🐾 Puppy Milestones: Week-by-Week Development at Cheam View Doodles
Bringing a new puppy into the world is a magical journey—and we’re thrilled to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how your future doodle grows and changes week by week!
From the moment they’re born to the day they go home with their forever family, each stage of development is full of exciting milestones.
At Cheam View Doodles, we believe informed owners make confident, loving puppy parents. Here's how your puppy develops under our care in the first 8 weeks of life:
🐶 Week 1: Welcome to the World
Eyes and ears are closed.
Puppies rely entirely on mom for warmth and food.
We monitor them around the clock.
Early neurological stimulation begins gently.
👀 Week 2: Eyes Begin to Open
Eyes open around day 10–14.
Hearing starts to develop.
We introduce gentle handling to build trust.
🚶♀️ Week 3: Finding Their Feet
Puppies take their first wobbly steps.
Hearing improves—they start responding to sound.
Personalities begin to shine through!
🧸 Week 4: Curiosity Blooms
Play begins! Interaction with littermates and toys.
Soft food is introduced.
New textures, toys, and sounds build confidence.
🐕 Week 5: Social Butterflies
Puppies become more playful and expressive.
Exposure to new environments and gentle people time.
We introduce problem-solving games and toys.
🌿 Week 6: Mini Explorers
Energy is high and curiosity leads the way.
Introduction to crate training and potty routines.
Outdoor exploration (weather permitting).
💪 Week 7: Building Bravery
Temperament evaluations begin.
Basic training like name recognition and “sit.”
First vet visit and vaccinations.
🏠 Week 8: Ready for Forever Homes
Final health checks and goodbye snuggles.
Puppies are confident, playful, and well-socialized.
Time to meet their forever family—you!
💬 What This Means for You:
By the time your puppy leaves Cheam View Doodles, they’ve already had early training, socialization, and a whole lot of love. They come to you ready to thrive and bond deeply with their new family.
If you have any questions about what your puppy is learning this week, we’re just a message away. We love sharing this special journey with you!
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Warmly,
The Cheam View Doodles Team
🐾 Welcome to CheamView Doodles🐾 Who We Are & What We Do
Huckle Enjoying life on Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Hello and welcome! We're so glad you've found your way to Cheam View Doodles — a small, home-based breeder specializing in raising happy, healthy, and well-socialized doodle puppies in beautiful British Columbia.
Our journey began with a deep love for dogs and a passion for raising puppies that grow into confident, loving companions. We believe that dogs are more than pets — they're family. And that’s exactly how we raise each and every one of our pups.
🏡 A Home-Raised Approach
At Cheam View Doodles, Our puppies are born and raised in a home surrounding, where they’re surrounded by everyday sounds, children, other pets, and lots of snuggles in addition to our string smell and Early Neurological Stimulation. This early socialization sets a great foundation for our puppies for them to thrive in their forever homes.
❤️ Our Values
Health & Wellness First: All of our parent dogs are health tested and receive the best nutrition and veterinary care.
Early Socialization: From day one, puppies are gently handled and introduced to new experiences that support their emotional and behavioral development.
Lifetime Support: When you take home a Cheam View Doodle, you’re not just getting a puppy — you’re joining our extended family.
🐶 What Makes Doodles So Special?
Doodles are known for their friendly personalities, intelligence, and hypoallergenic coats. Whether you’re looking for a hiking buddy, a snuggle partner, or a loyal companion for your children, doodles fit beautifully into all kinds of homes and lifestyles.
✨ Why CheamView?
We’re committed to ethical breeding practices, personalized attention, and raising puppies you’ll be proud to call your own. Our small size allows us to focus on quality over quantity, ensuring each litter gets the love and care it deserves.
📅 Stay Tuned!
We’ll be sharing blog posts frequently to help new puppy parents, highlight our dogs, offer training tips, and feature adorable updates from past litters. Whether you’re on a waiting list, thinking about adding a doodle to your life, or just here to enjoy the puppy cuteness — we’re so glad you’re here.
Thank you for supporting Cheam View Doodles — we can’t wait to share this journey with you!
Warmly,
The Cheam View Doodles Family