Here’s what a trained puppy looks like…

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Email or call Smiling Dog to inquire about the availability of trained puppies. If you are looking for a specific breed or are looking for the best breed for your family, we will work with you make sure you get the best dog for your family. Once we find that puppy, he or she will go through our extensive 4-6 week Puppy PHD program. Your new puppy will actually live with a professional trainer and will be highly supervised throughout the entire program. By the time they graduate, they will be: crate trained, have a well established house breaking routine, well socialized (to people, pets and crowds), experienced car riders and be trained in basic obedience and manners. We’re confident your Smiling Dog will be the best dog you’ve ever had. There is no easier way to bring a new dog into your home.

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February 2012 Puppy Update

Mini-Goldendoodle puppies ready in March!

We’ve got Mini-Goldendoodles available from our friends at Country MiniDoddles! Last week I picked up four new puppies… two male and two female Mini-Goldendoodles. Thankfully, we’ve passed through the barking and screaming at night phase. Phew! Below are the two males. They’re not heavy, they’re brothers. Puppies are ten weeks old. They will be trained and ready for their new homes in early March 2012.

Below are the two girls. They are a little bit smaller than the boys and have curlier hair. Super sweet puppies.

If you or anyone you know are interested in one of our trained puppies, please email us at info@smilingdogpetservices.com. I’m also expecting two male golden retriever puppies in early March and several more mini golden doodles as well.

September 2011 Puppy Update

Trained Puppies Available December 2011 (sold out)

Updated September 27, 2011

If you’re interested in a trained golden retriever, lab or mini-goldendoodle puppy (in time for the holidays), now is the time to start planning. November 1 I will be heading out to pick up another batch of puppies from my approved breeders. These puppies will be trained and ready to go mid-December.

I’ve found it can be difficult in determining a good breeder simply from looking at their website. When you visit a breeder in person, you get a much better feel for the quality of dogs and their care. That’s why I personally visit every breeder I work with before I purchase any of their puppies or recommend them to my clients. The breeders I’m about to share with you have passed (with flying colors) the Smiling Dog personal visit test. My preferred breeder for golden retrievers and labrador retrievers is Iron Hill Retrievers in Maquota, IA (http://www.ironhillretrievers.com/). My preferred breeder for mini-goldendoodles is Country Mini-Doodles in Frankfort, IN (http://www.countryminidoodle.com/).

If you’re interested in getting a trained puppy, let me know asap so I can be sure to have the kind of puppy you want. If you’re just looking to get a good quality puppy, feel free to contact the breeders directly. Tell them you were referred from Smiling Dog and they will take good care of you.

The black lab and golden retriever puppies pictured above are just babies! These pics were recently taken when the new puppies were only weeks old. These puppies will be ready (8 wks) the first of November. The mini-doodle pictured above is one of my Country Mini-Doodle puppies (8 wks) from earlier this summer. Mini-doodles are also available early November as well. Both breeders have other litters available later in the fall/winter as well. I highly recommend both breeders.

For more information on trained puppies, please email:  info@smilingdopetservices.com or call (203) 856-2511

Recent Mini-Goldendoodle graduates of the Smiling Dog Puppy PHD program… Sam and Millie

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May 17, 2011 Update – Cutler (SOLD)

What a challenge this spring was! Eight puppies in itself was a challenge… throw in the weather and”Yuk!”  When the pups arrived there was three feet of snow in my back yard. It seems like years ago, thankfully. The good news is, the crazy weather has changed to warmer crazy weather. Sounds like the perfect time to get a new dog.

If you’re looking for the perfect pet to kick off the summer, I have one for you. Cutler is a very well behaved 5 month old Golden Retriever. He completed the Smiling Dog Puppy PHD program with flying colors. He is very social and gets along great with other dogs. He’s the kind of dog that you can throw in the car and take to your kid’s game without worrying about an “incident.” He is as good as any puppy I’ve ever had.

March 2011 Puppy Update

Golden Retriever puppies have arrived! I have both male and female golden retriever puppies available. The puppies are ten weeks old. They have just begun their Puppy PHD training. They will be ready for their new homes the first part of April. The pups are from the same breeder as the golden puppies in the video above. These puppies will make great family dogs.

For more information regarding the availability of a specific puppy, please email: info@smilingdogpetservices.com

January 2011 Puppy Update

I’m puppy-less for the time being… but not for long. Next week, I will be picking up some beautiful golden retriever puppies. If you’ve ever seen any of my trained goldens, these new puppies are from the same breeder and bloodlines. Wonderful temperaments. When I get the puppies home and settled in, I will post some adorable pictures.

October 2010 Puppy Update (Sold)

We currently have two beautiful English Lab puppies available. Both puppies are finishing their Smiling Dog Training Boot Camp.

Buck… A solid, good natured boy. Darker yellow with a tinge of red. Buck is 4 1/2 months old and ready to be spoiled by some lucky family. Buck is already good at fetching tennis balls which means you can exercise him without having to get any yourself. He’s great with kids and other dogs. Extensively socialized. Both parents have been tested and certified as to sound hips, elbows and eyes. Buck would do great in an active family with kids.

Maggie…  A white female english lab. Maggie loves to be wherever you are. She is extremely sweet and affectionate. She has been well socialized with kids, other dogs and general household chaos. Maggie is going to be on the small side for a lab. She also seems to be mellower than other labs I’ve worked with. She will make a great family pet, for sure.

Both of the above puppies are available as of Friday Oct 1, 2010. For more information, contact us at info@smilingdogpetservices.com.

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(SOLD OUT… Golden Doodles)

Available for Christmas 2009!

Jack and Max – Golden Doodles

Two good looking trained black male golden doodle puppies. Born 7/9/09.  Ready to go by Thanksgiving. Minimal if any shedding. Said to be good dogs for people with allergies. Golden Doodles are crate trained and nearly housebroken. They are very well socialized and have been taught all their basic obedience commands. Very obedient dogs, eager to please. Fantastic with children. Great social dogs for a fun, active family.

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Trained Golden Retriever Puppies ready for their new homes! These beautiful pups have nearly completed their Smiling Dog Puppy PHD six-week training class. I have 4 females and 1 male. Two of the females are reddish in color. The male and two other females are lighter. All have undergone extensive training and socialization. They have been regular visitors to downtown Westport and Bethel. They are particularly fond of Aspetuck Wildcat football games. They are trained to ride comfortably in cars and are on-leash obedience trained to Heel, Sit, Down, Stay and Come. They are also crated trained and have a well-established housebreaking routine. One comment I get over and over again is, “I can’t believe how mellow these puppies are.” Most people believe that puppies are supposed to jump, nip and bark all the time. Untrained puppies do. I’m sure mine would as well… if I let them. Great puppies don’t happen by accident, they are created and positively nurtured. If you’re looking to add a new pet to your household but don’t have the inclination to go through the first stages of puppydom, I encourage you to take a look at our Smiling Puppies. A Smiling Puppy equals a Smiling Owner.

Email or call: bill@smilingdogpetservices.com / (203)856-2511

Coming in August 2009: I will be getting three beautiful female Golden Retriever puppies in mid-August. The puppies were born June 20th, 2009 in Iowa. Chris Ries has been breeding Goldens for over 15 years. Chris is assisting me in selecting three females with solid temperaments. As always, when I select puppies I rule out the most dominant dog in the litter and  the most submissive. I look for puppies that are social, trusting and like to be handled. These are the types of puppies I have the most success with turning into outstanding family pets. One of the puppies is already sold so I have two available as of July 20, 2009. The puppies will begin their training program with me on or about August 15, 2009. They should be finished and ready to become a treasured member of your family in late September. I’m very excited about the arrival of these puppies. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

About these Lab puppies: Born February 19, 2009 in Macomb, IL. Dad was a yellow lab, Mom was a chocolate lab. They came from a litter of 13 pups. Both parents were active hunting dogs and house pets. I picked both puppies up when they were eight weeks old. They’ve both been a pleasure to have in my home. From the very beginning they slept through the night and I can count on one hand the number of accidents they’ve had while in their crates. Clover is mellow and aims to please. She likes to follow me around and was very easy to train. She loves to be with people and likes nothing better than a good belly rub. Lucy is a bit bolder. She’s quick to explore. When it came time to train, she was quite spirited. Getting her to walk on a leash was quite the chore. However, once she decided I wasn’t going to give up, she excelled. Lucy is very responsive and works her obedience drills very quickly. She is a sharp wonderful dog. Both dogs have been frequent visitors to my three boy’s lacrosse games this spring. While they weren’t interested in the games, they loved the attention of the children, adults and dogs that were all around them. Both pups are very social and are used to being around crowds of people. These are two pups you would be proud to take anywhere.