““Why Education Matters When Choosing Your Doodle””

At Smeraglia, our mission is simple: Love God. Love People. Love Dogs.
And let’s be honest — the “Love Dogs” part is easy. They’re adorable, loyal, and sometimes a little too clever for their own good. (If you’ve ever had a doodle eyeing your dinner plate, you know exactly what I mean.)

But raising a doodle isn’t just about the cuteness. It’s about building a lifelong relationship that works for you and your dog. That’s why one of our pillars is Education & Expertise.

🩺 Health & Breeding: More Than Puppy Breath

Sure, puppy breath is wonderful, but what really matters is what’s behind it. At Smeraglia, we breed with purpose — allergy-friendly, low- to non-shedding coats, paired with temperament-first standards and rigorous health protocols.

Carol, our medical supervisor, is basically the doodle version of a helicopter mom (in the best way). If a puppy so much as sneezes, she’s already leaning in with her stethoscope. We don’t just raise doodles, we raise healthy doodles.

🎓 Training: Because Sit Happens

Training isn’t just for puppies — it’s also for people. That’s why our Super Puppy Program lays a foundation during those first 16 weeks. Think of it like doodle preschool — except the finger paints get chewed up, nap time is optional, and the gold stars are actually liver treats.

By the time your doodle comes home, they’ve learned confidence, manners, and that shoes are not a food group (well… usually).

Of course, doodles are clever. Sometimes too clever. Case in point: Sunday night, while Arlo was laser-focused on his phone game, London stealthily tip-toed across the room and snatched his pizza right off the table. One second Arlo’s winning his game, the next second London’s winning — with extra cheese. 🐾🍕

And here’s the kicker: doodles aren’t the only ones who need training. If Arlo had known better, he never would’ve left his plate of food sitting on the floor. I mean, really — what’s a doodle supposed to think? From London’s perspective, that slice was practically a personal invitation. 🤷‍♀️

That’s why we put just as much emphasis on parent training as we do puppy training. Raising a doodle is a team effort, and the humans need to learn the rules too.

💻 Virtual Training: Your Secret Weapon at Home

Here’s the part many people don’t know: you don’t have to miss out on training just because your doodle didn’t go through Prep School.

We offer virtual training sessions that you can schedule with our trainers anytime. Think of it as “Zoom school” for doodles — except instead of algebra, they’re learning not to counter-surf or bark at the Amazon driver.

And if your doodle did attend Prep School? For every block they complete, you get one free hour of virtual training to use once your puppy is home. Those hours come in handy when your doodle suddenly discovers new hobbies like chewing on chair legs or pretending they’ve never heard the word sit.

It’s support that meets you right where you are — in your living room, with your doodle, and hopefully a pizza slice you actually get to keep for yourself.

💡 For Families: Knowledge That Lasts

Our education doesn’t stop at Gotcha Day. We provide blogs, podcasts, and videos that answer real-life questions and help families thrive.

Because let’s be real: Google doesn’t always know what it’s talking about when it comes to doodles. (I once saw an article suggest giving a doodle a bath every day. Unless you love smelling like wet dog shampoo, that’s a “no thank you” from me.)

At Smeraglia, when you bring home a doodle, you’re not just gaining a puppy — you’re gaining a team of experts who are only a phone call, blog post, or virtual session away.

❤️ Wrapping It Up

Education & Expertise might sound official, but at its heart, it’s simple: we want you and your doodle to thrive together. That means healthy puppies, smart training, and resources you can trust long after Gotcha Day.

Because when you know better, you doodle better. 😉🐾

📸 Your Turn!

Now we want to hear from you — what’s the funniest or sneakiest thing your doodle has ever stolen? A sock? A shoe? Maybe even a slice of pizza like London? 🍕🐾

👉 Post a picture (or tell us the story) in the comments or on social media and tag us — we love seeing your doodles in action!