As the year wraps up, I always find myself reflecting on all families we have connected with and the puppies who have gone to their forever homes this year. The end of the year naturally gets people thinking ahead, and if a doodle has been on your heart for 2026, this is actually a really sweet time to start the conversation! One thing I talk about often with families is timing . Puppies bring so much joy, but they also need a lot of consistency in those early months. Looking