Puppy Pricing & Supplies

A properly sized crate should be one of the first items on your list! Crate training is an essential part of potty training, encourages healthy sleep habits, and gives your puppy a secure place to rest at night. With access throughout the day, the crate can also become a comfortable retreat whenever your puppy needs some quiet time.

For safety, we recently transitioned from wire crates to enclosed plastic crates. We especially love the secure design & beautiful aesthetics of the KindTail PAWD cr

As your puppy transitions into your home, it’s important to give them a safe, designated space for play and rest. Too much freedom too soon can be overwhelming for a young puppy—and makes potty training and supervision much more challenging.

We recommend a flexible playpen system such as the FXW Auraspace, with enough room for separate sleeping, play, and potty areas. If the playpen will also be part of your puppy’s overnight setup, their crate can be placed securely inside.

We recommend using a grass potty system similar to the one your puppy has already been introduced to during their first weeks with us. It provides a familiar surface during the transition home and can be used indoors or outdoors—either as preparation for pottying on natural grass or as a convenient alternative when needed.

Be sure to check the dimensions before ordering so the grass pad fits comfortably within the designated potty area of your puppy’s playpen.

After extensive research, we recently transitioned our entire program to Inukshuk Marine 26/16 Professional Dog Food. This high-quality, highly digestible formula is made with 100% ocean-sourced animal proteins and contains no chicken products—making it an excellent choice for the sensitive skin and stomachs sometimes seen in doodles.

Marine 26/16 is formulated for all life stages, including puppies, adults, and senior dogs. That means your puppy can continue enjoying the same food as they grow, 

Small, high-value treats make training fun and help your puppy understand exactly which behaviors you want to encourage. Choose soft, puppy-safe treats that can be broken into tiny pieces so you can reward frequently without overfeeding.

Each Smith Family Doodles puppy goes home with starter training treats they already know and enjoy. You’ll want to have additional treats ready for potty training, crate training, name recognition, and other early lessons.

Chewing is a normal and necessary part of puppy development—especially during teething. Provide a variety of appropriately sized puppy chews and enrichment toys to soothe sore gums, prevent boredom, and redirect chewing away from furniture and household items.

Choose toys designed for puppies and supervise all chewing and play. Avoid extremely hard chews, small pieces, or anything that could splinter, break apart, or become a choking hazard.

Your puppy should always have access to clean, fresh water. A filtered pet fountain continuously circulates the water, helping remove fur, food particles, and other debris while keeping it fresh and appealing—encouraging your puppy to stay well hydrated.

We love Petlibro water fountains for their quiet operation and thoughtful design. The 2.1-gallon Capsule Dog Fountain is ideal for mini, medium or multi-dog households, while the cordless Dockstream is a great choice for micro-petite puppies.

 Our Goldendoodles are thoughtfully bred for beautifully soft, luxurious, fleece-like coats that are typically low-shedding. However, even the best doodle coats require consistent brushing and maintenance to remain healthy, comfortable, and free of mats.

A high-quality slicker brush, metal comb, and gentle de-matting tool for those inevitable tangles are three essentials every Goldendoodle family should have at home. We recommend Chris Christensen for the best quality slicker brushes.

Regular professional grooming is an essential part of caring for a Goldendoodle. Most groomers recommend appointments every 3–8 weeks, depending on your dog’s coat, preferred hairstyle, and how consistently they are groomed at home. Longer intervals are generally only appropriate for owners who develop strong at-home grooming skills and invest the time required to keep their doodle clean, thoroughly brushed, and free of mats.

For families traveling to pick up their puppy, a high-quality pet carrier is essential. A carrier also helps keep your puppy comfortably contained during car rides and everyday adventures. Look for one suited to how you plan to travel—whether by airplane, car, backpack, or stroller.

We love Mr. Peanuts pet carriers for their thoughtful design, quality construction, and durability. Many of their soft-sided carriers are designed for in-cabin travel and sized to fit beneath an airline seat. 

Harnesses provide greater comfort and control for young puppies while they learn to walk safely on a leash. Because proper fit is so important, we make sure your puppy’s first harness is fitted and ready to use on take-home day.

Each Smith Family Doodles puppy goes home with their own fitted puppy harness, coordinating collar, and leash. As your puppy grows, you’ll need to replace these with appropriately sized gear.

Leaving their littermates and settling into a new home is a big transition for a young puppy. A Snuggle Puppy provides warmth, comfort, and a soothing simulated heartbeat to help your puppy feel less alone. It can be especially helpful during overnight crate training by reducing restlessness, barking, and whining.

Each Smith Family Doodles puppy now goes home with their very own Snuggle Puppy.