New Puppy Essentials
Everything on this page has been hand-picked for Australian Labradoodle families. Where we have a discount code or referral arrangement, it's listed right alongside the product. Some links below are affiliate links — we only recommend things we actually use and trust.
Essential Shopping, All in One Place
A note on toys
Always supervise your puppy with squeaker toys and Kongs. Puppies can get their jaw or tongue stuck in Kongs, and will try to remove and swallow squeakers.
Discounts & Referral Codes
The best deals we have for West Haven families, all in one place.
Baxter & Bella
Online Dog Training
Our top training recommendation for new puppy families. Lifetime membership with live classes, one-on-one trainer calls, video courses, a private community, and an app.
Use code WESTHAVEN at checkout for 25% off the lifetime membership.
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NuVet Plus
Immune & Nutritional Supplement
NuVet Plus is a daily supplement formulated with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, and enzymes designed to support your puppy's immune system and overall health during critical developmental stages. We recommend it for all West Haven puppies.
Order number 408429 | Call 1-800-474-7044 |
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Trupanion
Pet Insurance
All West Haven puppies go home pre-enrolled with Trupanion. You must call to activate within 24 hours of your puppy going home to lock in coverage before any conditions are classified as pre-existing.
Full activation instructions are on the Going Home page.
Vet & Microchip
Schedule your puppy's first wellness exam within 72 hours (3 business days). Bring the Wellness Exam Report and vaccination records you receive at pickup.
At that first visit, cover vaccination timing, parasite prevention, spay/neuter timing per your West Haven contract, food and nutrition, and ear care.
BuddyID Microchip
Your puppy is microchipped before going home and the lifetime registration fee has been paid. To confirm your registration is up to date:
Go to buddyid.com
Select "Register Now"
Confirm your contact information
Full instructions are on the Going Home page.
Grooming Your Australian Labradoodle
Australian Labradoodles have a signature teddy bear appearance that sets them apart from other doodle breeds — soft, balanced, natural, and effortless. Getting that look comes down to finding a groomer who understands the breed.
The most common mistake is treating an Australian Labradoodle like a Poodle. Trimming the face too tightly, narrowing the muzzle, or removing too much coat from the legs and body can completely change the way your dog looks. The goal is always to preserve the breed's natural softness, not to sculpt it into something more structured.
When looking for a groomer, ask specifically whether they have experience with Australian Labradoodles. The trim is different from a generic doodle cut, and a good groomer will know why.
We've put together a short guide that covers the full grooming routine, what to ask your groomer, and how to maintain the coat between appointments.
Your puppy cannot visit a groomer until 16 weeks of age and all vaccinations have been completed.
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