Breeding. Is. A. Commitment.

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About Us

The Breeder Behind TFD

My name is Daniele, and my husband is Michael. We were both born and raised in upstate New York, where we married in 2014 and have built our beautiful life together with our four children, along with our dogs and cats out in the country.

We are intentional in our breeding program, focusing on health testing, temperament, early training, socialization and overall soundness to produce puppies that are not only beautiful, but also affectionate, well-adjusted, and well-suited for family life.

We thoughtfully select our breeding dogs with the goal of preserving and improving the traits we value most.

In our experience, doodles are intelligent, eager to please, and highly adaptable, making them wonderful additions to a wide range of homes and lifestyles.

Our Breeding Program

At True Friend Doodles we focus on health and temperament not quantity.

- Low to minimal shedding

- Great for allergy-sensitive families

- Certified Vet Check

- Up to date on shots and deworming

- 1 Year health guarantee

- DNA/Genetic tested Parents

- Raised on Curriculum

- Temperament Evaluations

We are not a kennel breeder, just a family with a love of doodles. We believe that breeding goldendoodles is not just a business, it's a passion. We are dedicated to breeding goldendoodles that are not only healthy and happy but also reflect the unique personality and character of the poodle and golden retriever breeds. Our commitment to our puppies and our customers is unwavering, and we strive to provide the best possible experience for everyone involved.

Our Curriculum at a glance

ENS

Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) and Early scent Introduction (ESI) are both training programs that introduces mild stimulations, scents to very young puppies (days 3-16) in a controlled way. This curriculum helps encourage neurological growth, which improves the development of the pup’s immune system, cardiovascular system, scent identification and stress tolerance.

Socialization

Teaching a puppy positive socialization at an early age is crucial to creating a well-balanced dog. Our puppies are handled and played with on a daily basis with adults, children, grandparents, and other animals. In my experience, our kids are our best tool we have. They are quick, unpredictable, loud and impulsive and may not have the most gentle hands. However with daily handling they adapt and overcome any fearful interactions in stride.

Desensitizing

We acclimate the puppies to foreign objects , loud sudden sounds (door slams, crying children, fireworks, thunderstorms, pots falling, saws, and drums, etc) and new surroundings each day. This practice helps them adapt more easily to new surfaces and environments later on in life. We introduce new areas in the home/yard, offer unique toys, barriers and obstacles (I.e: stairs, tunnels, wobble boards, grates) We are cautious and mindful of puppies fear periods to ensure that we are never scaring them, but instead creating positive experiences. Early exposure to grooming practices begin at 10 days old, by slowing introducing The feel and sound of the dryer, toe nail clippings, combing and touches on hands and feet, bathing. This early on exposure helps develop confident and calm pups at the groomers or in home grooming.

Weekly Focus

The first couple weeks is all about maintaining their health and growth along with their Neurological stimulation. As we progress into week 2 we shift focus to descentizing and socializing and transition into the weaning process. Around week 3/4 we begin puppy mush as a stage 1 in the weaning process and also begin Instilling early potty training, by introducing where we want them to potty instead of just anywhere. We continue change the consistency of their kibble until they are on fully dry and eating on their own and continue their potty training until they go home at 8 weeks. Week 5 through week 8 they become exposed to several textures, smells, environments, toys and obstacles. Along with Resource guarding is an important focus as well, this is to prevent any future issues with food or toys taken from them unwillingly. We also introduce crate training to their daily routine, so when puppies leave us they do not fear a crate and families have a safe place for their puppy when unable to supervise.

Why Choose Us?

The TFD Experience

At TFD, we offer more than just puppies—we provide an exceptional experience from start to finish. Our dogs are cherished family pets, our breeding dogs are health tested, and our puppies are raised in-home with love, socialization, and early training foundations to ensure the best possible start in life. With regular updates, transparency throughout the process, and lifetime support, we are dedicated to raising happy, healthy, well-rounded puppies and helping you find the perfect fit for your family. Our testimonials speak for themselves, and many of our families return for another puppy or become lifelong supporters of our program.