Goldendoodle Breeder | Goldendoodle Puppies NY | Mini Goldendoodles by River Valley Doodles
QUALITY GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES & INFORMATION
  • Welcome!
  • AVAILABLE PUPPIES
    • Gidget x George, Mini Goldendoodles, Ready 8/15/26
    • Patches x Jerry, Mini Goldendoodles, ready 8/15/26
  • Process, Apply, & Pricing
  • PREVIOUS PUPS
    • Sheba x George, Mini Goldendoodles, Ready 6/27/26
    • Lady x Arthur, Mini Goldendoodles, Ready 5/30/26
    • Laverne x Arthur, Petite Goldendoodles, Ready 5/30/26
    • Joanie x George, Mini Goldendoodles, Ready 5/16/26
    • Nova x Arthur, Mini Petite Goldendoodles, Ready 1/31/26
    • Frankie x George, Mini Goldendoodles, Ready 5/16/26
    • Polly x Jerry, Mini Goldendoodles, Ready 5/2/26
    • Gidget x George, Mini Petite Goldendoodles, Ready 2/21/26
    • Patches x Jerry, Mini Goldendoodle Puppies, Ready 1/17/26
    • Faye x Maverick, Mini Goldendoodles, Ready 12/13/25
    • Frankie x George, Petite Mini Goldendoodles, Ready 10/25/25
    • Angel x Carlos Cruz, Mini Goldendoodle Puppies, Ready 9/20/25
    • Petite Mini Goldendoodles by Gidget x Arthur, Ready 8/23/25
    • Tay x Maverick, Petite Goldendoodles, Ready 8/2/25
    • Coco x Jerry, Mini Goldendoodles, Ready 6/28/25
    • Dezi x Maverick, Mini Petite Goldendoodles, Ready 6/14/25
    • Lady x Maverick, Mini Goldendoodles Ready 4/12/25
    • Medium Mini Springerdoodles by Louise x George, Ready 2/8/25
    • Petite Mini Goldendoodles by Sheba x George, Ready 2/1/25
    • Petite Goldendoodles, by Faye x George, Ready 11/2024
    • Lady x George, Petite Goldendoodles, Ready 9/14/24
    • Frankie x George, Petite Mini Goldendoodles, Ready 9/28/24
    • Dezi x Maverick, Petite Mini Goldendoodles, Ready 9/28/24
    • Tay x Maverick, Petite Goldendoodles, Ready 9/21/24
  • NEW PUPPY SUPPLY SHOPPING LIST
  • Caring for Your Doodle Puppy
    • Caring for your Goldendoodle puppy
    • Recommended Puppy Training Books
    • Goldendoodle Puppy Tips
    • 7 Common Puppy Problems and 2 Easy Ways to Help Each
    • Potty Training Your Puppy
    • How I feel about personality testing puppies
    • Crate Training Your Puppy
    • Socialize Your Puppy
    • Leash Training Your Puppy
    • Puppy Owner Testimonials
    • Games to Play with your Puppy
    • Training Your Dog to SIT
    • How To Train Your Puppy to Come When Called
    • Stop Jumping Up - Tips
    • Puppy Training Using Treats (or not)
    • Thunderstorm or Loud Noise Fear - Helping Your Dog
    • Dog Ear Infections - How to Identify, Prevent, and Treat
    • Dog Food Research
  • Puppy Training Camp
  • Information About Goldendoodles
    • Why Choose a Goldendoodle Puppy?
    • Goldendoodle Size Questions
  • Why Us?
  • About Us - Breeder Experience
  • Stories from Our Puppy Owners
    • Tales of a Doodle Daddy - Final Recap
    • Tales of a Doodle Daddy - Traveling Tips
    • Tales of a Doodle Daddy, First 2 Months
    • Tales of a Doodle Daddy, First Year
    • Tales from Elle and Mordy
  • Potty Training in the City
  • Health Insurance for Dogs
  • River Valley Goldendoodle Blog
  • Just For Fun
  • Privacy Policy and Other Disclosures
  • Spay & Neutering

Recommended Books on Puppy Training

We often get asked what books we would recommend.   Here are a few:

Annie's book came out in Sept 2024!   Annie, owner of The School for the Dogs in NYC, that has worked with many RVDs has written her own positive reinforcement training book - https://amzn.to/3VmmWNj 
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Zak George is a YouTube star that does videos on how to train dogs - this book is a complement to his videos - everyone loves his enthusiasm and flexibility.  

Here is a link to one of his books on Amazon:  ​https://amzn.to/3ViDbem

Dr. Ian Dunbar - a positive based approach - Before & After Getting Your Puppy ( See Chapter 7!)
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Here is a link to one of his books on Amazon:  ​https://amzn.to/4cfSGJV

Goldendoodle Book - a general book about goldendoodles, what to expect, and their care - we are in here!

Here is a link to the book on Amazon:  https://amzn.to/3Tfj0eC


Training the Best Dog Ever (positive reinforcement) - this a great book that efficiently gets you with training you can push for in 5 weeks - here is a link to it on Amazon:  ​https://amzn.to/3Png5iW

​Patricia writes a lot for The Whole Dog Journal (A really good monthly subscription) - Her Puppy Primer book is a great starter place for those that have never had a dog before, but, even with my experience I have learned new things by occasionally re-reading it.   The Other End of the Leash is a great book for once you have had your puppy dog for awhile - you will realize all the silly things you are doing that are probably driving your dog nuts.  ;-)  

Here are links to her books on Amazon:  
The Puppy Primer - ​https://amzn.to/3x0kTEk
The Other End of the Leash - https://amzn.to/4a2CdqG
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