How We Raise Our Goldendoodle Puppies

Preparing Your Puppy for a Lifetime of Success

  • A goldendoodle puppy lying down on a gray carpet in front of a white wall and baseboard.

    0–2 Weeks: Early Neurological Stimulation

    From day two through day fourteen, each puppy receives daily ENS exercises—gentle tactile stimulation of the toes, holding upright and upside down, and brief exposure to a cool surface. These exercises encourage neurological growth and stress resilience. Puppies remain in our in‑home nursery under constant supervision.

  • A cute, brown and white curly-coated goldendoodle puppy sitting

    2–4 Weeks: Sensory Exposure & Socialization

    As eyes and ears open, we introduce a variety of sounds (crinkling paper, vacuum cleaners) and gentle human interaction. Puppies meet our children and adult dogs, learning to trust and explore.

  • A screenshot of text from new family about pee pad training success

    4–6 Weeks: Potty & Crate Training

    Potty training begins with litter‑box or tray systems to develop good habits. We expose puppies to tunnels, wobble boards and raised beds to build coordination and confidence. Crate acclimation starts with the door open and later closed.

  • A fluffy red brown Goldendoodle puppy sitting outdoors on grass in sunlight, with the words "Manners" and "Confidence" displayed

    6–8 Weeks: Basic Manners & Confidence

    During the last weeks before adoption, puppies practice coming when called, waiting politely for attention and navigating stairs. We assess temperament and help match each puppy with the right family.

Enrichment & Socialization

From day one, we prioritize mental stimulation, early learning, and real-world exposure. Our puppies are raised in a warm, loving home environment with a wide variety of enriching experiences that build confident, friendly, and well-adjusted dogs. These early foundations support lifelong adaptability and joy in every new setting.

  • Exposure to everyday household sounds (vacuum, television, music, kitchen clatter)

  • Short car rides to build travel confidence

  • Walking on diverse surfaces (turf, hardwood, blankets, tile, grass)

  • Gentle scent introduction to foster curiosity

  • Daily cuddles and physical handling from adults and children

  • Playdates and integration with other dogs and animals

  • Interaction with people of all ages and appearances

  • Introduction to new spaces and environments inside and outside the home



Toys & Developmental Activities

We incorporate thoughtfully selected toys and exercises to support mental and physical development. These tools help each puppy strengthen motor skills, improve problem-solving, and learn through play.

  • Soft puzzle toys and safe teething chews

  • Snuffle mats for food discovery and scent work

  • Mini obstacle courses (tunnels, wobble boards, ramps)

  • Gentle scent games and food-based enrichment exercises


Early Potty & Crate Training

Puppies begin potty training with consistent pee pad use, progressing toward tray training or outdoor routines as they grow. Crate introduction is gentle and positive, starting with open-door exploration, cozy bedding, and comfort items to reduce anxiety. These early habits provide structure and ease the transition into their forever homes.


Daily Handling & Social Integration

Each day, we gently handle every puppy—ears, paws, tail, and teeth—to help them become comfortable with human touch and grooming. They enjoy supervised time with our family’s children and older dogs, learning appropriate play and healthy boundaries. Rotating puppies among littermates and handlers helps build emotional resilience, secure attachment, and social fluency.


Every Puppy Receives

Beyond training and enrichment, every puppy comes home with thoughtful touches to support their first days and weeks with their new family.

  • Puppy starter kit with blanket that smells like mom and littermates

  • Toys and treats to ease the transition

  • Vet check, first vaccinations, and deworming

  • Microchip and full vet records

  • CKC Registration

  • Lifetime support from Kid’s Best Doodle and the Good Dog care team

  • Access to our private puppy training group and support community