Puppy Curriculum
What Our Puppies Learn
3 Days to 1 Week
Every day, each puppy is handled and tested for touch aversion - touching tummys, feet, tails, ears, face and nose. They are turned on their backs and held up, given a little nose boop and then a cuddle.
1 to 4 Weeks
As soon as the puppies open their eyes and ears and start exploring on wobbly little legs, we transform their whelping box into a larger play and sleeping area. This new space is filled with sensory toys—some that crinkle, others with textured surfaces perfect for teething, plus soft cuddly toys, musical toys and ones that roll when nudged. We also introduce a small water bowl so they can start learning to lap on their own.
This is the stage when toilet training begins. Puppies are gradually introduced to Advance Dog Biscuits, which are soaked and blended into a gentle paste to ease them into solid home-cooked food.
4 to 5 Weeks
By this stage, the pups are ready to discover the great outdoors in our purpose-built puppy day play zone. Here, they’re introduced to different weather sensations, have access to grass for toileting, and enjoy comfy beds for naps and snuggles. The area includes hanging toys for tug-of-war, small climbing equipment, ball pits, chew toys, water play during summer months, and plenty of space for romping around and building confidence. It is now that we introduce puppies to mini baths in the laundry basin. This is the time we introduce a trainer to teach the very basics of good manners and polite behaviour.
5 to 6 Weeks
Now full of energy and curiosity, the puppies graduate to the larger lawn area or our undercover patio area, depending on the weather. These spaces have more complex play equipment—larger climbing structures, tunnels, ramps, and balance beams. They also get their first interactions with the other dogs just beyond the fence, adding an exciting element of gentle animal socialisation.
6 to 8 Weeks
From six weeks onwards, we step up their sensory learning. Puppies begin exploring our garden. They learn to walk through open doorways and navigate a doggy door. Water play now includes time in the bathtub with bubbles, floating toys, and their siblings.
They learn routines like bedtime when they begin crate training. These small but meaningful milestones build confidence and help them adjust to life in their new homes.
Their day begins with familiar sounds—like the blender—and continues with other household noises: vacuum cleaners, washing machines, air fryers, music, television, and visits from our many helpers. Outside, they experience the hum of cars and garden tools like mowers and blowers as well as nature sounds such as birds, waves and wind.
Puppies are always close to their mum, uncle and aunties, who love to help teach them social cues and gentle play behaviour. We also welcome friends and family to come along, to ensure they are well-socialised with different people and handling styles. We also encourage disabled people to come in and handle the puppies. This helps with assessing their suitability for therapy dog work.
Ready to Meet You!
By the time our puppies are ready to join their new families, they’ve experienced a wide range of everyday sights, sounds, and sensations. This early exposure helps them settle quickly into new homes—they’re already familiar with the hustle and bustle of daily life. All that’s left is getting to know their new family and adjusting to a new environment and routine.
Visiting Your Puppy
Puppies Love to Have Visitors!
What to expect when you visit
We take the health of our puppies very seriously. When you come for a visit, please wear clean clothes and shoes. Please do not visit other dogs and pups before visiting our puppies. We want to make sure that we keep our babies as healthy as possible, and do everything that we can to protect them from communicable illnesses. You are welcome to visit the puppies any time after they turn three weeks of old.
We do not allow visits from other dogs under any circumstances. It is very stressful for both our mums and puppies and we want to make sure they stay as happy and comfortable as possible!
Please try to be here within 15 minutes of your scheduled time. We like to make sure that everyone gets enough time with their puppies; that is dependent on all of our visitors being on time. We limit our visits to 30 minutes.
Children are welcome to come, and we encourage you to bring your family, as long as supervision will be provided.
Thank you for choosing us, we truly appreciate each and every one of you!
Testimonials
Lacy - Kiya Litter 2
We where lucky enough to get Lacy from Oodles West Mini and Medium Groodles… Lisa breeds the most beautiful dogs and is a caring and responsible breeder. Lacy is a mini Groodle and has the most beautiful temperament, the best little dog in the world. I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone wanting the perfect furry companion.
Investing in a Responsibly Bred Puppy
Worth the Wait
Yes, our puppies are $4,000, and that price reflects the high level of planning, care, love, and support that goes into raising every one of our pups. This is what your investment gives you.
- Comprehensive Veterinary Care: Your puppy comes vaccinated, wormed, microchipped, and health-checked against a 10-point veterinary checklist.
(We do not perform early desexing, as it can negatively affect your puppy’s growth and development.)
- 8 Weeks of Pet Insurance: You'll receive 8 weeks of cover Pet Insurance to help ease the transition.
- Pre-Adoption Training Support: The availability of training sessions, designed to prepare you, your home, and your family for your new arrival—so you’re confident and ready from day one.
- Puppy Pack: You will get a premium food pack, healthy treats, quality toys, a snuggle blanket or microfibre towel depending on the season, a bowl, collar, harness and lead, a raising your puppy book and all the important paperwork.
- Your Puppy: A well-bred, healthy, and deeply socialised puppy from fully DNA and health-tested parents, raised in a calm, loving environment.
- Support for Life: We offer ongoing breeder support and advice for the lifetime of your dog.
- Early Training: Each puppy is crate trained and well on their way to being toilet trained before going home.
Why Paying for a Responsibly Bred Puppy Is Worth It
Yes, you may see puppies advertised for less—but this often comes with problems later on. Investing in a responsibly bred puppy, you’re not just paying for a dog—you’re paying for quality, a healthy foundation and the years of love and experience that the breeder brings with your new pup.
Here’s what sets our puppies apart:
- Genetic Health Screening
Every parent dog is rigorously tested for genetic conditions. This significantly reduces the risk of inherited diseases and the expensive vet bills that come with them.
- Stronger Immunity
Responsibly bred puppies typically have more robust immune systems, making them less prone to illness and more resilient throughout life.
- Fewer Chronic Conditions
With responsible breeding, the chance of your pet developing long-term health issues is dramatically reduced—saving you thousands over their lifetime.
- Lower Insurance Costs
Healthier dogs often attract lower pet insurance premiums, meaning long-term savings for you.
When You Choose a Puppy from Us, You’re Choosing:
- A breeder who prioritises the wellbeing of their dogs and puppies
- A loving, socialised, healthy puppy raised in a stable, supportive home
- Protection from online scams and unethical breeders
- Ongoing support and a lifetime re-homing guarantee
- A stand against illegal puppy farms and irresponsible breeding
- A lower risk of costly health problems in the future
When it comes to finding your perfect companion, quality, care, and commitment make all the difference. You truly get what you pay for—and your future self (and your puppy) will thank you.
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