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Puppy Fear Periods: Why Your Confident Puppy Suddenly Acts Scared (And What You Should Do About It)

Puppy Fear Periods: Why Your Confident Puppy Suddenly Acts Scared (And What You Should Do About It)

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What Happens if My Puppy Is Still at Smeraglia After 12 Weeks of Age?

One of the questions we occasionally hear from families is:
“What happens if my puppy is still at Smeraglia after 12 weeks of age?”

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Is Your Dog Drinking Enough Water? A Summertime Reminder from Smeraglia

Well, friends, summer has officially arrived.

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Which Goldendoodle Size Is Best for Your Family?

One of the most common questions we hear at Teddy Bear Goldendoodles is:
“What size Goldendoodle should I get?”

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My Puppy Is an F3… What in the World Does That Mean?

A funny conversation happened at Smeraglia this morning.

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The Doodle Prep School Training Philosophy

At Doodle Prep School, we believe training is about far more than obedience.

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Understanding Tick-Borne Diseases in Dogs

What Every Dog Owner Should Know About Lyme Disease, Anaplasmosis, Ehrlichia & More

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A Little “Dog Nerd” Conversation About Genetics, COI, and Hybrid Vigor

Alright friends… buckle up. 😂
This blog is probably not for the people who are just here for the fluffy puppy pictures, tiny pink bows...

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From Puppy to Purpose: How We Begin Training a Diabetes Alert Dog (and What It Really Takes)

At Smeraglia, we are always looking ahead.

Not just at the puppies in front of us—but at what they are capable of becoming.

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Car Sickness in Puppies: What To Do (and What NOT To Do)

From My Heart to Yours—Because This One Is Hard to Watch

Last week, we had one of those moments in Prep School that just gets you.

You know the kind

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