Hey everyone! We stay so busy that it’s sometimes hard to remember to blog a bit and update somewhere other than on the gram! We have had such a fun year with litters and then of course growing and training our pack. We are not quite done with the year yet! We have two litters due this month that will be ready to go home around Valentine’s Day! We are extremely excited because both of these mamas to be were born here at Pasatiempo Ranch! Stay tuned for updates and announcements.
Happy Third Birthday to Eloise & Frances of our Originals Litter
The cooler weather has been so nice for us – it’s allowed much more outdoor time during the day and the dogs just love the fresh air. It’s always a good day when you can play outside with your furry friends.
Sweet Betty Sue with her bestie Bernadette
We hope your 2023 has been fabulous and we look forward to spending another year sharing our pups and following along with you and your family of floofs as well! Xoxo
Can you believe we are almost through the first month of 2023?! It’s 4:30 am and I’m writing a quick blogpost because I want to share some of the things we are doing currently in our home and as part of our program that are improving both our lives and the lives of our pets!
We have been extremely lucky this month with our weather which has allowed for a lot of outdoor playtime and training sessions. Personally I (Jenny) prefer quiet indoor sessions with the pups – typically individually but I do recognize that outside distractions are important while training also. We like to do daily training with the pack and each of us do things a bit differently which is good for working a dogs brain because change is tiring and a tired dog is a good dog. Because we have such a plethora of different personalities we do like to mix and match pups so that they learn to work in favor of their differences versus against them. For instance Bernadette our Saint is very good with commands because she is extremely treat and food motivated. I like to pair training with her with one of our more rambunctious (younger) doodles because peer pressure is where it’s at and once they see her get a consistent reward they will copy her technique so that they also get that reward.
Bernadette and Josephine
When people say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks that just simply isn’t true. Our oldest pup in the pack is always ready to learn and he has recently begun some new things like running on a leash – he has never cared for exercise but we think the other pups have motivated him to get up and get going – much like humans do in support style gyms. Again – we find peer pressure is really amazing for dogs.
Winnie – A Groomers Delight
This also works for things like grooming . Winnie is one of our goldendoodles who absolutely loves to be brushed and groomed. She would sit all day and let you comb and brush her out. By having a few others in the grooming area with her who are either very young or who don’t think grooming is a treat they see her and want to emulate her good behavior because they realize there are really high value treats to sitting on the grooming table for an extended period. High value here means licking peanut butter off a wooden spatula or fresh chicken bites that they wouldn’t ordinarily have.
If you have one dog who isn’t too motivated to do new things maybe we can help you with that?! There is always value in a friend for your pup and it might be a good time to add to your pack? We are expecting two litters for Valentine’s Day and these puppies will be spectacular little teddy bears. If you do not currently have a dog or you’ve never had one reach out to us and let us walk you through he steps of being a dog owner. There’s never been a better time to have a four legged friend! There are so many dog friendly stores and restaurants and dogs are the greatest motivator to get out and take walks and enjoy the sunshine and even rain. So many of our pawrents have made new human friends at the park and at pet establishments these past few years – common interests of the love of an animal is a great way to meet others. Plus we don’t want to leave out the most important part of a pup – all the snuggles and a non judgmental pal!
Frances & Ophelia are half sisters. They are a great pairing to train with any energetic pup because both are so laidback and easygoing! They also both like to wear clothes and bows.
We hope you enjoy your weekend. Thank you for stopping by Pasatiempo Ranch today! Xoxo
This year flew by didn’t it? I can’t believe we’ve been so busy that we haven’t posted since September! Our sweet St Berdoodle litter went home months ago and the house has been feeling empty without a puppy litter on the ground. Not too empty of course – we have lots of big pups to keep us occupied! We do still have availability for F1 Aussiedoodles who are completely vetted, trained and ready for forever homes. Reach out for more information. Must love cuddles and snacks!!
2023 will be a fun year for us and we hope to bring lots of joy to families who are hoping to add a four legged member to their home. We will be expecting a repeat breeding of Calliope Jane & Alfie which results in gorgeous and intelligent F1b standard Goldendoodles. They vary in shades of cream and apricot and parti. We also expect our first litter of F1b Sheepadoodles & Irishdoodles. It’s an exciting time for our family as we have been waiting years and years for these puppies. These pairings will be phenomenal and the pups will of course be beautiful and fluffy! The temperaments of these pairings should produce pups suitable for therapy work. We are very excited!
It’s the season for lots of extra food, family and decorations – as you celebrate be sure to keep an extra watchful eye on your pups. Table scraps aren’t always the friend to your dog that we think they are and you’ll want to be extra watchful that those pretty ornaments don’t get eaten or destroyed. We like to add a few things at a time to be sure the fluffers aren’t extra interested in redecorating our trees!
Please feel free to reach out with questions or if you’d like more information on our upcoming litters in 2023. We are always available to chat about dogs!! Xoxo
These gorgeous puppies are currently available from our Alfie x Bindi litter. They are F1 Aussiedoodles and they are fabulous! A few things we’ve noticed about this fantastic breed so far is that they are SO FUN TO TRAIN! Seriously, Aussiedoodles are smart and very quick learners. When these babies line up for training time – which is always – they catch on to new commands super fast.
We’ve trained a lot of different breeds over the years and are amazed by the intelligence this mix have! (Maybe it’s the fact both their mom & dad are super brains)! Aussiedoodles thrive with consistent engagement and stimulation. The sky is the limit in terms of what you can teach them!
We are also engaging them daily in grooming and crate training. They have not had a potty accident in over a week. (We told you they are SMART)! They are playing with our other dogs and kittys as well as working on one on one training daily. We continue to introduce them to new sights and sounds each day; today a few went for a ride in the car and tomorrow we will repeat with the other two.
All the training and learning makes for tired puppies and they spend most their hours asleep. Babies sleep tons at this young age. We enjoy holding them sometimes while they nap so that they are ready and willing to easily transition into their new pawrents arms!
These babies are ready for their new homes and we can’t wait for you to love them! Contact us today to arrange a meeting!
We have four girls looking for their furever homes. Each one is beautiful and sweet. They have had nearly a week of indoor/outdoor potty training and are doing great going outside! We are doing daily training on basic obedience commands as well. They are very treat savvy and work hard to earn those and pets! We urge you to reach out if you are searching for an Aussiedoodle puppy! They are so intelligent and loyal – and of course ADORABLE!
In other news we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of our highly anticipated Bernadette & Alfie litter. This is our first F1 St Berdoodle litter and we could not be more excited! Our reservation list is filling up quickly so please do not hesitate to touch base if you’ve been waiting for one of these giant fluffy babies from us!
We recently made the switch over to a new food. Honestly we had been happy for years with our PPP food but it’s become harder and harder to secure on a regular basis and along with some formula and ingredient switches we’ve been actively pursuing a new quality food for the last year.
We are thrilled with how the pups are responding on this food. We love that the the food is manufactured here in the USA and they also ship free AND you can sign up for auto shop so you never run out! There is nothing more satisfying than not having to load those heavy bags of food into the car!
Choosing the right food to feed your new pet is crucial to their overall health and well-being and should be done with careful thought and consideration. TLC Pet Food delivers the ultimate balance of quality meats, animal fats, vitamins, and minerals, TLC provides everything your pet needs to develop into a strong, healthy, and energetic companion.
With that being said while we do use and recommend TLC you are totally free to fee the best food you and your vet decide upon. We do not recommend feeding a grain free food and if you do switch please mix the new food you choose in to your puppies diet slowly with the food they go home with as to not cause any tummy upsets.
As always we hope you have a great weekend and please touch base with us if you have any questions about our program or puppies! Xoxo
I know that so many people wonder what comes with a Pasatiempo Ranch puppy? That is a great question & one we love talking about! We have been handed a puppy more than once from a “breeder” along with a snack size zip loc bag of food or maybe a sheet of notebook paper that had the puppies birthdate scribbled on it. Then there was the time we were handed a shaking and sopping wet dog and no information about food or vaccine records (because there were none). We thought – we can do better than this and we have!
Our puppies are created and loved by us first and always. We want you to receive a new family member with all of the pieces of the puppy puzzle that you need to make those first weeks easier on both you and that precious fluffy baby.
That’s why each of our puppies go home with the following items:
1) Food. We provide a container filled with food for your go home bag. This way you can slowly add in the food you are planning to use to prevent upsetting their little tummy. We are currently using the TLC brand of food for our puppies and if you decide you would like to keep your puppy on that particular brand we do provide a $5 coupon for your first order. This food is made in Canada and has European standards which are more stringent than the USA. They provide free shipping.
2) Vet Documents. Our puppies are wormed from two weeks forward. They see our vet at Animal Crossing Veterinarian Hospital in Floresville Texas at seven weeks where they receive a thorough exam and their first vaccine.
3) Our dogs receive NuVet daily supplements which your puppies have been taking since before they were born. Each of our pregnant moms receive these daily supplements during and after pregnancy. You will receive 6 days worth of vitamins with your puppy pack.
5) Flea & Tick Prevention as well as the first month of Heartworm Prevention.
4) Toys that smell like siblings. We add in a few of our fave toys to their bags. The puppies love puppy pacifiers and tennis balls and we also add in a stuffed animal and blanket that your puppies litter has played with! We also include a handmade bandana that your puppy will wear home to meet you and a potty pad especially if you are traveling with your puppy.
6) Microchip information that you can easily register as soon as you pick up your puppy. It is a free service with no hidden monthly fees. We use Fi Nano for our microchips.
7) 30 days of no obligation health insurance through Trupanion.
8) Our Contract & Health Guarantee along with a picture of your puppies litter and parents.
We are always here to help guide you through any situation that could arise. We love our puppies forever. Each one is so special to us and we are so happy to have you as part of our extended Pasatiempo Ranch family!!
We are so in love with this group! They are so sweet and smart. We are so lucky to have this lovely and lively lifestyle that allows us to create beautiful puppies and then to share them with fabulous families that become an extension of our own.
We visited our vet earlier this week and our puppies each received their first vaccines. The puppies were so good there and enjoyed the attention they received from other patients and the staff.
The puppies are doing so good with pottying in their trays. We’ve got a lot of fun things going on for them as we are working hard to help their little minds stay busy and growing while allowing them enough sleep and rest to continue growing.
If you would like to chat about a puppy from this litter please reach out! 210-420-9486
We would love for you to be part of the Pasatiempo Ranch family! Xoxo
Happy 4th of July! we’ve had the best day here at Pasatiempo Ranch! We were up early to play outside in the dog and puppy yard and had a nice bbq this afternoon. The puppies played hard on the swings and slides and the dogs hung out on blankets in the yard.
Who’s thatIt’s Frances Bean
Right now as the day winds down we are watching the last episode of this season Stranger Things – oh how some of the dogs love watching and hearing the weird noises and lights. Once the sun goes down we will turn up the music and have a dance party to drown out the fireworks noise that travels our way for any of the nervous babes.
Bernadette looks amazing in a hat doesn’t she?
Tomorrow morning we will be up early because our puppies have their first vet appointment! So exciting. There will be lots of pics and videos of their big day out!
Calliope Jane
We still have a few puppies looking for their furever homes – please reach out if you would like to hear more about them and our program!
Oh my gosh we are ready for the 4th! Puppies and dogs have been listening to fireworks noises that Alexa plays for them on the loudest volume and guess what?! We have progressed to no response or reaction! We will see how that goes Monday evening. You can also program Alexa to play soothing sounds for your dog and create a playlist and crank up the music to drown out the fireworks. Make sure if you send your pup out during fireworks you go with them – it’s scary and can be traumatic. It’s also the number one day of the year dogs go missing. It’s so important to create environments for your dogs that are both safe and fun. Strange noises and different sounds can be really traumatic when not introduced appropriately. Doing little things like playing those noises at a good and calm time when you can sit with your pup and really relax and pet them is so healthy and helpful for their future!
You know how important training is to us and how early intervention and training can be the difference between a good and a great companion. We always recommend Baxter & Bella to our puppy families and really just anyone with a dog because we find them so incredibly valuable to our program. You can access their videos and info 24/7 and even get private training sessions at no additional cost than your original sign up cost. You can also get free training tips from their YouTube channel and if you sign up thru your email on their website https://www.baxterandbella.com
We highly recommend their program and if you use our code PASATIEMPORANCH you receive 25% off the fee.
Happy last day of June 2022! Half of this year is already over and what better way to reward yourself than by adding a new puppy to your family! 🥰
We are loving this sweet litter of F1 Aussiedoodles. It has been the most amazing experience witnessing the growth and beauty of these sweethearts. We are so ridiculously lucky to live this good life. There are still a few puppies available in this litter and they are SMART!
These puppies are already sitting on command and learning how to stay and everyone is using their puppy grass pad for potty time. We are so proud of them.
If you are interested in one of these puppies please let us know so we can chat with you about their temperament testing and see who matches up with your family and lifestyle! Xoxo
