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📝 Why Raising My Own Puppies Matters So Much | Boise Doodle Co
Laura Harris Laura Harris

📝 Why Raising My Own Puppies Matters So Much | Boise Doodle Co

You know what blows my mind?
The fact that not all breeders actually raise their own puppies. 🤯

I mean, really.
Some breeders are basically just project managers.
They'll pair a mom and dad dog, then send the pregnant female off to a guardian home.
The puppies are born and raised somewhere else. Maybe the breeder swings by now and then for a quick visit or a few pictures. Maybe they just get updates over video chat.

That's it.

And honestly... I can't relate. At all.

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Testimonial card with five gold stars, a paragraph of praise about a trainer named Laura for training a puppy, and a small dog illustration at the bottom right corner.
Photo of a brown curly-haired dog outdoors, with a fence and trees in the background.
Testimonial letter with five gold stars and an illustration of a puppy at the bottom right corner, on a light gray background.
A close-up photo of a small black puppy being held by a person, with green grass in the background.
A testimonial graphic with five gold stars at the top, containing a positive review about a dog named Laura by Emily A., featuring a small illustration of a puppy in the bottom right corner.
Close-up of a fluffy black and white puppy, possibly a Shih Tzu or similar breed.
Testimonial card with five gold stars at the top, centered text praising Laura for a gift for a new puppy, and the name Andrew A. at the bottom. In the lower right corner, a small image of a puppy. A circular watermark in the upper left reads 'Testim
Screenshot of a Google review with a story about a dog named Luther, praising his helpfulness and recommending Boise Doodle Co, including a five-star rating from Barbara Rudolf.
A testimonial review with five gold stars, text praising a dog trainer named Laura, and a small illustration of a dog at the bottom right corner on a light gray background.
Screenshot of a Google review written by Alyssa Hunt, praising Charlie and Laura for training her dog well and expressing love for her puppy, with a five-star rating.
Testimonial text with five gold stars, praise for a breeder named Laura, and a small image of a puppy at the bottom right corner.
Screenshot of a Google review for Boise Doodle Co. with a background image of a cute brown and white doodle puppy, featuring stars and a heartfelt message from a satisfied customer.
A testimonial review with five stars and a paragraph praising Boise Doodle Co., featuring a small portrait of a puppy at the bottom right corner of the speech bubble.
A person holding a small puppy with a black harness. On the left side, a blurred review with five gold stars and the name Brooklyn Mattinson is visible, along with some text about the puppy's transition and positive experience.
Testimonial with five gold stars and a review about a breeder for Laura's puppy, Mia. The review is signed by Brandy F. and includes a small image of a cute puppy in the bottom right corner.
Testimonial card with five gold stars, a paragraph of praise for Laura at Boise Doodle Co., and a small image of a dog in the bottom right corner.
Photo of a small black and gray puppy. The puppy has a curly coat and is lying on a brown surface. There is also a smaller inset image showing the same puppy from a different angle.
Testimonial with five gold stars and a photo of a small dog in the bottom right corner. The testimonial is from Melissa, praising Hollow Hill Doodles and their response through Facebook group, mentioning her new dog named Dash.