Welcome to Open Door Doodles LLC ( opendoordoodles.com)
Frequently Asked Questions
Bringing a puppy into your home is a big decision, and naturally you'll have questions. This page is designed to provide clear, honest answers about our breeding program, our puppies, and what you can expect when working with Open Door Doodles. Transparency, care, and thoughtful planning are at the heart of everything we do, and were always happy to help if you need additional clarification.
1. What is the price of your puppies?
Our puppies are $2,250. This pricing includes Ohio State tax. We accept payment via Zelle, Venmo, and Cash only unless otherwise agreed upon.
2. What type of Labradoodles do you breed?
We breed multigenerational Labradoodles with Australian Labradoodle influence, selected for stable temperament, coat consistency, and overall health. Our breeding program is focused on producing family companions with predictable traits rather than novelty or trends.
3. What health testing do you perform on your breeding dogs?
All of our breeding dogs undergo comprehensive health testing appropriate for Labradoodles and the contributing breeds, which may include:
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OFA or equivalent evaluations for hips and elbows
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Cardiac and eye clearances
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Genetic screening for inherited conditions common to Labradors, Poodles, and Australian Labradoodles
Health testing results are available to approved families upon request. We do not breed dogs without completed and passing health clearances.
4. How are puppies raised and socialized?
Our puppies are raised in a home environment, and receive a curriculum-based approach, and of course receive tons of love. Our puppies are not raised in kennels. This includes:
*Daily handling and confidence building
*Early neurological stimulation (ENS)
*Gradual exposure to household sounds, people, and age-appropriate challenges
*Litter training foundations
This early work helps puppies transition more easily into family life. We focus on calm, confident, family-friendly puppies.
5. How do you decide which puppy goes to which family?
Puppy selection is done in the order that reservation fee deposits are received. As puppies grow and their temperaments become more apparent, we guide and assist each family in choosing a puppy that best fits their lifestyle, experience level, and household.
We strongly encourage families to prioritize temperament, energy level, and compatibility over factors such as color, markings, or gender.
Our goal is to support informed decisions that set both the puppy and family up for long-term success.
6. How do I reserve a puppy and what happens next?
we follow a thoughtful and structured process to ensure each puppy is matched with the right family. Because we are a small, intentional program with limited litters, we prioritize connection, communication, and careful placement over volume.
Our Reservation Process:
1. Application
~Families begin by completing our puppy application. This helps us learn about your home, lifestyle, experience, and what you’re hoping for in a future companion.
2. Phone Call
~If your application feels like a good fit, we schedule a phone call to connect personally. This gives us time to answer your questions and ensure we are aligned in expectations.
3. Approval & Reservation Fee
~Once approved, a partially-refundable reservation fee of $500 secures your spot on our waitlist for the upcoming litter. Pick order is determined by the order reservation fees are received.
4. Updates as Puppies Grow
~Families receive regular photo and video updates throughout the puppies’ first weeks of life so you can enjoy watching them grow. We will offer a puppy visitation day for local families or those who are able to travel around 5-6 weeks old.
5. Temperament Evaluations (between 6-7 Weeks)
~At six weeks of age roughly, each puppy undergoes structured temperament evaluations. These assessments help us understand each puppy’s personality, confidence level, energy, and suitability for different home environments. Evaluation results will be sent to families by email prior to puppy picking date.
6. Puppy Picking (7 Weeks)
~Puppy selection takes place at seven weeks of age. Using evaluation results and our guidance, families select their puppy in pick order to ensure the best match. Puppy selection may take place by email, over zoom, or facetime if needed for safety and health reasons. (Because puppy picking takes place in order of deposit there will be a strict time limit on choosing your puppy so as to not hold up others. If time has lapsed you forfeit your deposit order)
7. Go-Home Day (8 Weeks)
~Puppies go home on the Saturday after they turn 8 weeks old, well-socialized, started with early enrichment, and ready to transition confidently into their new homes. Time slots will be arranged for puppy pick up and full payment must have been received and cleared before puppy is released to you.
7. what is your visitation and communication policy?
The health, safety, and early development of our puppies are our highest priorities. For that reason, in-home visits before Go Home Day may be offered on a limited, case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed. If in home visitations are offered it will be when puppies are between 5-6 weeks old and families will be given dates and times to choose from to come visit. Visitations (whether in person or virtual) will be kept to 30 min or shorter for the well being of the puppies.
Whenever in-person visits are not available, families can expect plenty of opportunities to stay connected with their puppy through:
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Regular photo and video updates
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Scheduled FaceTime or video calls
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Live virtual puppy meet-and-greets
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Live virtual puppy selection (Pick Day) sessions
Our goal is to make every family feel involved in their puppy’s journey while maintaining a safe, low-stress environment for both our puppies and their mother. If in-home visits are offered, they will be by appointment only and may be subject to health and biosecurity guidelines.
Thank you for understanding that these policies are designed with the best interests of our puppies in mind.
8. Can I choose my puppy?
Families may share preferences, and the breeder and buyer will work together to ensure a good placement match.... but final placement decisions are made by the breeder after temperament evaluations. This ensures the best possible match and reduces the risk of future rehoming.
9. Do you offer a health guarantee?
Yes. All puppies are placed with a written 2 year health guarantee that reflects responsible breeding and ownership. Details are outlined clearly in our contract so families understand both protections and expectations. Health guarantee is reviewed and signed by buyer when deposit is received.
10. How often do you breed your dogs?
We follow a limited, intentional breeding schedule. Our dogs are bred only when they meet physical, genetic, and temperament criteria, and they are retired at appropriate ages. Breeding dogs are first and foremost our companions.
11. What vaccinations and veterinary care do puppies receive?
Before going home, puppies:
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Are examined by a licensed veterinarian
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Receive age-appropriate vaccinations and deworming
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Go home with veterinary records and care guidance
We follow evidence-based veterinary recommendations.
12. Do you offer ongoing support?
Yes. We provide lifetime support to our puppy families. We are happy to answer questions about training, behavior, grooming, or general care throughout the dog’s life to the best of our ability.
13. Why do your puppies cost what they do?
Ethical breeding involves significant time, expense, and care. Our pricing reflects:
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Health testing and veterinary care
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Quality nutrition and enrichment
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Time-intensive socialization and early training
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Lifetime responsibility for every puppy
We do not negotiate pricing or offer impulse discounts.
14. Do you ship puppies?
We prioritize responsible placement. Transportation options are discussed individually, and we do not ship puppies sight unseen or without proper planning to ensure the puppy’s welfare.
15. Is a Labradoodle the right breed for everyone?
Labradoodles are intelligent, social dogs that thrive with:
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Regular interaction and mental stimulation
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Grooming and coat maintenance
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Training and structure
They may not be the right fit for every household, and we are happy to help families decide honestly if this breed suits their lifestyle.
16. How do you feel about rescue?
We support rescue and encourage families to explore adoption when appropriate. Ethical breeding and rescue both play roles in responsible dog ownership, and our goal is to ensure dogs are brought into the world thoughtfully and placed responsibly.
We do not breed for rare colors, extreme sizes, or trends at the expense of health or temperament. We do not sell to pet stores, brokers, or third parties.
Questions? contact us at:
440-223-7765 (call or text)