Almost Summer!

On May 10, 2024 By pasatiemporanchIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Can you believe it’s almost summer? It already feels like summer this week since we’ve had temps in the 90s. We’ve already gotten out the sprinklers and it won’t be much longer before we set up the dog pool. Everyone has gotten their summer cuts and they are sporting shorter ears that way we keep them nice and dry and don’t have to worry about any wet ears that get agitated.

We have a litter of F1b Saint Berdoodle puppies coming later in the month. They will be big and fabulous just like their parents! Let us know if you have questions and want added to the list!

There are two little pups who are quickly approaching 5 months that are still looking for forever homes! One male and one female. They are second generation Aussiedoodles and are seriously amazing! Both with fantastic personalities and manners. Totally potty trained and vetted and ready for family vacations and long sleepy dog days of summer. We would love for you to meet them so text us or call to set up a play date to see if Hamilton or Verona would be a good addition to your family!

Along the lines of puppies and pets I think it’s a good reminder for everyone who’s considering adding a pup to think over adding a furry family member. Please realize a pup coming from our program is not a short term rental or a trial. That is not fair to any puppy or dog (or any animal). Getting a puppy is not the same thing as buying a shirt on Amazon and deciding you don’t really want it after a few months. Before you make a commitment please consider how your life will change by adding a furbaby. As always we are committed to our dogs and we are always happy to help you navigate challenging times and recommend training programs, vets and trainers who are local to you.

We hope you’re having the best Spring and hope you’ll share pictures of your summer adventures with your Pasatiempo Ranch babes with us! Xoxo

February is the Month of Love

On February 5, 2023 By pasatiemporanchIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Happy February y’all! We are excited to have such a busy month planned here at Pasatiempo Ranch. We have two litters due this month and a third planned for 2023! we are expecting a repeat litter of F1b Goldendoodles from Calliope Jane & Alfie in one week as well as our first litter from Penelope x Alfie of F1b Irishdoodles! We are so over the moon about the litter patter of the little paws this spring!

We are also excited to announce a litter of F1 St Berdoodles that will be going home in mid June. We have begun a waitlist for this breeding so please contact us to be added if you are looking for a cuddly bear on your home! These puppies will grow to be 80+ pounds. They are so smart and goofy – their personalities will keep you laughing all day!

We hope your early 2023 weather hasn’t been too much of a challenge. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about adding a puppy to your household! Xoxo

New Year and New Ideas

On January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 By pasatiemporanchIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

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.

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.

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

Six Week St Berdoodles

On September 11, 2022September 11, 2022 By pasatiemporanchIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

It’s the SIX WEEK BIRTHDAY today! We are so excited to complete each puppies temperament testing today and help their future families navigate which puppy will be best suited for their home and lifestyle!

There really is no such thing as “pick of the litter” since the best “pick” will be based on the home and circumstances into which the puppy is going. In this particular litter we are personally looking for a straight top line, deep chest, and the puppy with the closest to shape of snout and head that we want to produce in our program. We find the “Pick of the Litter” puppies are often bold, outgoing, and require a good deal more training and management than most families are ready for. What we strive to find for YOUR ‘Pick of the Litter’ is a puppy with an easygoing, moderate temperament; one who will enjoy and adapt to family life with ease.

Our puppies are matched with homes and families based on their temperament as observed by *us over time.* We will evaluate the litter for temperament and potential between 1-6 weeks of age and be able to match you and the puppy based on the evaluation results *and* our observations of the puppy over time. We have years of experience and will help guide you to make the match we feel best for your family.

Enjoy your puppy picking adventure today and tomorrow! In general you’ll be looking for an unassuming, moderate and easygoing puppy – that is the one most people want to live with. Our goal is for each of our puppies to be well rounded and easy to train, travel with, manage, and adapt to your daily life!

Xoxo, Jenny & Dalton

* We will be contacting our parents in the order of our reservation form once evaluations are completed!

What Puppies Need

On September 3, 2022September 4, 2022 By pasatiemporanchIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

We are so excited for you to choose your new puppy next weekend! Have you been keeping up with the puppies milestones and growth on our instagram? They change so much each day. We wanted to touch base with you and remind you it is never too early to start planning and purchasing must have items for your new baby!

We have compiled an Amazon list that includes our favorite things for any doodle owner.

Check out this page from Must Haves for Puppy Owners

https://www.amazon.com/shop/verychicbaby

These are things we use daily and love. Feel free to reach out with any questions regarding items and why we use them instead of another brand etc. We are always happy to share our experiences; both good and bad!

As far as the food we use we start our puppies on TLC Pet Food. It is sold exclusively online and is always delivered free. We have ours on autoship and UPS delivers each month to our doorstep! It’s so convenient. There are a plethora of reasons we feed our pregnant, nursing and puppies TLC and we are thrilled to chat with you about why we love it. Tummies get filled with a nutritious blend of concentrated meat proteins, ancient whole grains that are rich in Omegas 3&6. It’s a win win! If you decide to use a different brand of food please make sure it is NOT grain free and make the switchover slowly to avoid tummy upsets. Theres a $5 coupon off your first purchase if you use this link: https://tlcpetfood.com/nutrition/pasatiemporanch

Another item we use for our puppies everyday since before birth are NuVet supplements. All of our dogs use supplements in some shape or form. We are very pleased with how their skin and coats look as well as the way they have improved our older dogs quality of life. The best part about this brand of vitamins are that they are human grade and that is such a huge deal to us because our dogs are our life! Use our code 668809 for 15% off your order!

http://www.nuvet.com/668809

Lastly we want to address the subject of training. We are breeders and dog trainers and we highly recommend that you use a program of some sort from day one for your puppy. The best dog is a tired and trained dog. With proper training from the day you pick up your puppy your lives will be healthier and happier. We personally use Baxter & Bella for all our training. They offer Lifetime MEMBERS ONLY Access and membership never expires and provides you with unlimited use of everything they offer including individualized training. You can use the code PASATIEMPORANCH for 25% off membership. Check out their website and free information before you purchase to see what you think. We’ve tried a few online training companies and none have impressed us like this one!

https://www.baxterandbella.com

We know this is a lot of information for a Saturday morning but we hope it will inspire you to start researching all the best ways to welcome your newest fluffy family member home! Have a great weekend and please reach out with any questions you have!

Jenny & Dalton

The Saints are Growing

On August 22, 2022 By pasatiemporanchIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

The St Berdoodles are growing! They started on mush yesterday which is a blend of puppy food, goats milk, water and their NuVet supplements. we are obsessed with their adorable little faces and the cute way they play hard for a few minutes then nap for hours afterwards. They are growing quickly as you can see from their updated weights!

They are now three weeks and each one will start to develop their own little personality and traits. We hope you’re following along on our instagram for a glimpse of what we get to be part of each and everyday.

We have one last spot available for a female from this litter and our picks will be at six weeks. If you have not put in your application and reservation fee please contact us today! We have a flight nanny to help assist in getting out of state pups home and if you’re local we do front door delivery at eight weeks!

Thank you for taking time out of your busy life to visit us here at Pasatiempo Ranch! Xoxo

St Berdoodle Puppies

On August 8, 2022August 8, 2022 By pasatiemporanchIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

The puppies are here! They turned one week yesterday and they are perfect! A few of them are already weighing over two pounds! We are so excited for this litter as we’ve been planning for it for years. We do have a few available spots left for a female puppy. They will be ready to go to their new homes at the end of September.

The parents of this litter are our Saint Bernard Bernadette and our Standard Poodle Alfie. They are first generation St Berdoodles. This is Bernadette’s first litter and she is the best mom just as we expected. This is Alfies fourth litter and he has amazing pups. The puppies he has fathered in the past are simply phenomenal. They are easily trained, intelligent, athletic and loyal. We are looking forward to watching how big these babies get. We expect their personalities to be a good mixture of calm and cool.

Please reach out if you’d like to chat about our program or reserve a puppy. Our puppy picks are at 6 weeks after their evaluations.

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Coming Soon!

On July 23, 2022August 2, 2022 By pasatiemporanchIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Our much anticipated F1 St Berdoodle Litter (Alfie x Bernadette) is expected in early August. They will be ready to go to their new homes at the end of September.

These puppies will be giant teddy bears. We expect their full grown size to be anywhere from 80-100+. If you’ve been dreaming of a large girl or boy to lounge around with and take to your fave outdoor eating spot this is going to be the perfect choice for you! These pups will be attention grabbers any and every place you go!

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