Berrybrook Puppy Foundation Program
Berrybrook Puppy Foundation Program
Berrybrook has a full time certified professional trainer
that is also an animal behaviorist.​
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She is Knowledge Accessed (CPDT-KA) with a bachelors degree in ethology/animal behavior, member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, the Pet Professional Guild, an AKC Canine Good Citizen trainer and evaluator, she is licensed and insured with over 20 years of experience. She even works on commercial, TV and film productions with some of my puppies!
Puppies going into the Puppy Foundation Program are breeder choice picks and live in the HOME of a professional trainer starting at 8 weeks of age. You can expect the dog to be potty and crate trained and to be working towards having its Canine Good Citizens skills. We usually get all of these skills accomplished but they are still four months old when they go home and may need to continue working on them with you. We set a great foundation that allows you to continue at home to have a lifetime "good boy!"
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Accepting a friendly stranger: The dog should be comfortable with people approaching and talking to its owner.
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Sitting politely for petting: The dog should allow a stranger to pet it while out with its owner.
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Appearance and grooming: The dog should be comfortable with basic grooming procedures, such as brushing and nail trimming.
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Walking on a loose leash: The dog should show that its owner is in control.
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Walking through a crowd: The dog should move politely and remain under its owner's control.
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Sitting or lying down on cue: The dog should be able to sit, lie down, and stay in place when commanded.
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Coming when called: This is a critical safety skill that's important even for dogs that are kept on a leash.
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Reaction to another dog: The dog should behave politely around other dogs.
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Reaction to distraction: The dog should react with confidence to distractions.
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Supervised separation: The dog should be able to be left with a trusted person.
This is not a program where unsold puppies are going through training while they find a home. These puppies are trained to the home and lifestyle of the family. They are in a HOME and not a kenneling facility. We NEVER use a shock collars or e-collar. With her extensive education, with how to train based on how animals learn, she is able to get the puppies focused on their handler. Every puppy is different so every puppy gets their own training video made that is your families “instruction manual.” You get video calls and support from us when your puppy goes home. We take your puppy for its four rounds of vaccinations so the puppy goes home ready to be out in public. Your puppy will be groomed by us and at a professional groomers so they are used to it and desensitized. Your groomer will love your pup. She will be her star client!
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There is a difference in training programs.
Know the education and certifications of your trainer.
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Each puppy is custom trained for their new home. If you live in a high rise and push a stroller then we train the puppy to walk on leash for potty while walking next to a stroller. Our Puppy Foundation pups get a video made of their skills posted privately for you to access on YouTube. That video is the families' "instruction manual." The family gets FaceTime sessions to work out any kinks or hone new skills after the puppy goes home. You get the Berrybrook support system even after the puppy is home.
The puppies go home between 16-18 weeks and are fully vaccinated* and ready to go into public with you.
*except rabies, as we want to wait until they are older
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Puppies that have completed the program are $11,000
Cost Breadown
$3,800 for the puppy cost
$7,200 is for the training, four veterinary appointments, food, and supplies​​
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I am happy to share some of our past pups training videos for you to see what to expect after I receive your application.
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Trained Puppies
$11,000
I will have openings on current litters.
Apply for a trained puppy to secure a trained puppy placement on them
I will have micro minis, minis and mediums
They will be vaccinated
and to the vet four times
Ready to go November 2026
through spring of 2027
I allocate trained spots on every litter but I need to get an application in to set up a call and answer questions and make sure we are a good fit. I will then place you on a litter and then the right puppy for your home and then start training your future best friend!
Trained Puppy
$11,000
Chili
He is expected to be 10-15 pounds
$11,000
He will be vaccinated
and to the vet four times
Ready to go home November 16
Mom is Gem and Dad is Rocket. Gem is a super silky red micro mini at 13 pounds. She is absolutely cherished by her family and they have told me of all the dogs they have had, she holds a special place in their hearts. Rocket has been named a neighbor's favorite of all the neighborhood dogs...and he's an all around, "very good boy." Chili is on the smaller size and I expect him to be on the very smallest size of my typical micro minis. He is a pretty special boy with his compact size and confident and happy demeanor.
Trained Christmas Puppy
$11,000
Posy and Atlas Female Opening
Expected size 25-32 Pounds
$11,000
She will be vaccinated
and to the vet four times
Ready to go home December 8
I am not sure what girl from Posy's litter yet I will be holding back from training as they are too young. This will be a medium spot with puppies expected to be 25-32 pounds depending on which puppy it is in the litter. Dad is Atlas and is a gorgeous roan chocolate boy. Mom and dad are loved by their guardian families and have homes with children.
Trained Puppy
$11,000
Astrid and Rocket Micro Mini Male
He is expected to be 10-15 pounds
$11,000
He will be vaccinated
and to the vet four times
Ready to go home December 16
Mom is Astrid and Dad is Rocket. They are still very young but I kept two breeder picks open so I could offer a girl and boy spot trained for just before Christmas go home. I "stack the deck" with what clients are looking for and once we temperament match I will send two of their puppies off for training. I will update photos and videos as they get older. The photos below are of mom and dad.
Trained Puppy
$11,000
Astrid and Rocket Micro Mini Female Opening
They are expected to be 10-15 pounds
$11,000
She will be vaccinated
and to the vet four times
Ready to go home December 16
It will be one of these two girls likely. Mom is Astrid and Dad is Rocket. They are still very young but I kept two breeder picks open so I could offer a girl and boy spot trained for just before Christmas go home. I "stack the deck" with what clients are looking for and once we temperament match I will send two of their puppies off for training. I will update photos and videos as they get older. The photos below are of mom and dad.
Trained Puppy
$11,000
Dolly and Rocket Mini Male Opening
He is expected to be 17-23 pounds
$11,000
He will be vaccinated
and to the vet four times
Ready to go home January 10-17
It will be one of the solid red boys. Mom is Dolly and Dad is Rocket. They are still very young but I kept a breeder pick open so I could offer boy spot trained for just after Christmas for folks that are traveling for the holidays. I "stack the deck" with what clients are looking for and once we temperament match I will send one of the solid red boys off for training. I will update photos and videos as they get older. The photos below are of mom and dad. The photos above are of the litter after they were born and a past solid red pup from their first litter.
$11,000
He has found his home
He is expected to be 20-25 pounds
$11,000
He will be vaccinated
and to the vet four times
Ready to go home May 7
Mom is Jolene and Dad is Rocket.
Gonzo is smart, bidable and eager to please. He would do well in nearly any home. He is cuddly and... oh so sweet! Everyone that meets him loves him. He is happy to train, sit on your lap, and just be chill. He is playful and would do well in a home with kids, or not. He is just a well rounded boy. Look at that deep red coat!
Socialization Time
$11,000
He has found his home
He is expected to be 16 - 20 pounds
$11,000
He will be vaccinated
and to the vet four times
Ready to go home June 7
Rooster is from Dolly and Rocket' "Annie" litter. He is such an absolute dream. He is a very biddable dog with medium energy. He is a straight coated red tuxedo with a teddy bear nose. He is a mini Australian Labradoodle who is a fourth generations in my program.He is happy and smart and loves to cuddle.
$11,000
He has found his home
He is expected to be 30-35 pounds
$11,000
He will be vaccinated
and to the vet four times
Ready to go home May 1
Mom is Jolene and Dad is Rocket.
Here is that medium puppy everyone has been asking for!
Fozzie was supposed to go to a couple in NYC but i asked them to move to a different puppy because I felt like NYC wasn't the right fit for him. His original home was an empty nest couple and we feel strongly he needs a backyard and some children to grow up with. He is playful and cuddly. Genetically he is a deep intensity red and should stay very dark red. He has a silky straight coat. He is a bundle of fun and we have nicknamed him "Adventure Dog!"
Our Puppy Foundation pups get a video made of their skills. That video is the families' "instruction manual." We set up a call to get the family prepared and what to expect the first few days as the puppy learns to "generalize" that their new home is its forever home. The family gets six video phone sessions to work out any kinks or hone new skills.
The puppies go home between 16-18 weeks and are fully vaccinated (except rabies, as we want to wait until they are older) and ready to go into public with you!
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Puppies going into the Puppy Foundation Program are breeder choice picks and live in the HOME of a professional trainer starting at 8 weeks of age. There is a socialization binder for the family to see all the people your puppy meets, as well as the dog's schedule. You can expect the dog to be potty and crate trained and be able to have all the Canine Good Citizens skills.
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Puppies that have completed the program are $11,000
My husband and I are first time dog owners, so we were excited but also a little nervous about bringing home a puppy. We were ecstatic to discover Berrybrook Doodles's Puppy Foundation Program because we knew the puppy we brought home would have their basic training down.
Our Berrybrook puppy Sasha has been a dream come true. She had impeccable socialization, which made her transition to New York City a lot easier. She loves every human and dog she meets, and she melts hearts wherever we take her. Sasha slept in her crate beautifully the first night we had her, and she was already accustomed to loose-leash walking. She's a confident little pup with big pup energy, and we couldn't be happier with Abbie's impeccable matching skills and support as we've welcomed Sasha into our lives.
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-Celine H
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Our puppy journey started during the pandemic when my daughter told me that she needed a sibling or a puppy. We were on several different waitlists, but after I spoke with Abbie about backyard breeders and how Berrybrook Doodles Moms and Dads are always part of a loving family I knew they were the right fit for us. I got off of all waiting lists except hers and knew it would be worth the wait. Luckily we didn’t have to wait very long and got the puppy of our dreams. We surprised my daughter on her birthday with a video message from Abbie. Abbie not only bred our amazing puppy, but I feel like she truly cares about our family and she feels more like a friend. She is always available for any questions we have and loves getting updates on our new family. Skylar went to training school before we got her and our experience has been amazing. I am allergic to cats/dogs and have not had any issues with Skylar. She is not only a beautiful and intelligent dog, but she is so sweet and her temperament fits perfectly in our family (Abbie is quite the match maker so trust the system). She loves to snuggle and always need to be close, but also is very active - enjoys long walks on the beach and playing outside - she swims, kayaks, and even surfs. Everywhere we go we get compliments on her behavior and beauty. Skylar has become an integral part of our family and we cannot imagine our lives without her - my daughter not only got a puppy, but also a best friend (we all did).
-Skylar, Maya, Tammy & Steve
I could not be more in love with this little girl! She is such a sweet little muppet and the training she received in the foundational program has been a godsend.
To bring a puppy into New York City life is daunting and she calmly accepted everything and is the perfect companion. Abbie has been wonderful through the whole process!
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-Jennifer P.
