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Jenise Carl, Author and Founder, Happy-Go-Doodle®®

Jenise Carl is the founder, creator, and writer for the award-winning HappyGoDoodle.com. As the owner of two Goldendoodles, Carl shares her 10 years of expertise on raising and caring for Doodle dogs to help other Goldendoodle and Labradoodle owners.

Carl is also Editor-in-Chief for The Buzby Bark—an award-winning veterinary blog founded by veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby. Carl’s other accolades include a BlogPaws award for best new pet blog, Dog Writers Association of America nominations and award, and editor for a best-selling Hallmark humor book. She is a member of the Dog Writers Association of America.

Best Dog Crate for a Goldendoodle 2023 (Plus Training Tips)

A dog crate for your Goldendoodle is a smart way keep your furry family member safe, secure, and comfortable. But how do you choose the perfect crate? And once you do, what size is right? Help is here. Over the past 10 years, our family has bought quite a few dog crates for our puppies. …

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Cornstarch for Matted Dog Hair: A Heck of a Hack!

Ready to pull your own hair out when you find a mat in your dog’s fur? There’s a solution for matted dog hair that may be as easy as looking inside your own pantry! Using cornstarch for matted dog hair is a DIY dog mat hack that my Goldendoodle sidekick, Happy-Go-Doodle Chloe, and I thought was share-worthy.

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Apricot Goldendoodle: 10 Things You Might Not Know

Are you curious about the apricot Goldendoodle? Or maybe you’ve recently welcomed an apricot Goldendoodle puppy to your pack? Either way, if you’re ready to discover all the nitty gritty on the apricot Goldendoodle, you’ve come to the right place. As a Goldendoodle dog mom with first-hand experience caring for our family’s Goldendoodles, I’ve become …

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140+ Patriotic Dog Names 🇺🇸 For Proud Puppies

Do you have the coolest, rocking puppy in the USA? Do you love patriotic music and showing your American spirit? Or maybe you served in the military? (If so, a BIG THANKS for your service.) Then this list of patriotic dog names is for you. From names inspired by famous U.S. presidents (like Abe, Teddy, …

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133+ Old Man Dog Names for Old-Fashioned Boy Puppies

Do you love good old-fashioned human names for dogs? There’s just something so ridiculously cute about ’em! Classic names. Grandpa names. However you describe these monikers that harken back to a bygone era, old-timey names are new and unique again. Not only as baby names, but also as names for our fur babies! In fact, according to the latest survey from Rover.com, retro or classic dog names were up 17% in 2018.

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