Moonrise Poodles

Robin G.

Verified owner · June 2025

I found Lexa and Moonrise Poodles on Gooddog while searching for either a miniature or a Moyen poodle. We had a very good conversation where she told me about her poodles and I told her about my experience with dogs. She suggested Lola to me as I was looking for a female puppy. She felt Lola would be a good match for me temperamentally. As I was out of state, we had an extended FaceTime session to talk about Moonrise Poodles and see Lola before placing a deposit and signing a purchase contract through Gooddog. We drove to South Carolina and met Lexa and baby Lola at Starbucks. Lola was an adorable bundle of fluff. She handled the trip home in my lap with aplomb. Lexa provided a number of different what to expect emails for things such as immunizations, where you can take your puppy, training, dog food, pet insurance, travel and grooming. I felt we were well supported. We got settled in at home with the puppy enclosure in the family room as well as a crate for naps and bedtime in our bedroom. I put the crate on a hassock right next to our bed so Lola could see us and not be lonely. That worked out very well and she is the first puppy I have had that did not cry in the crate at bedtime. House training has gone pretty well. At seven months, she’s pretty well got things down. We still don’t leave her unsupervised except when she’s in her enclosure or her crate. She is a great companion dog. She definitely wants to be with her people. It’s just been within the last month or so that she’s become a little more vocal and will bark if she feels her territory is being invaded. She’s doing well on the leash and we go for long walks in the morning before it gets too hot Lola is in good health. She has regular vet visits. She did have an issue with retaining some of her baby teeth after her adult teeth grew in and our Vet has dealt with that She has gone to the groomer a number of times and is currently sporting a poodle style haircut. Her hair is starting to curl more as she’s beginning to get her adult coat. This is my first poodle I have had cairn terriers, a sweet natured pup from the Humane Society, a pug prior to this. A few things that have been a surprise to me so far. Poodles, even small ones can achieve some impressive vertical leaps. I am super glad that I went with the pup enclosure. Lexa recommended because Lola can hop over your basic baby gate with ease and frankly, thought nothing of zooming up a flight of stairs. My previous dogs were not jumpers. Another thing as a non-poodle owner, I was not prepared for was the necessity of plucking ear hairs on occasion. Neither Lola nor I like that. Last is that Lola can be a picky eater. Again, my previous dogs did not prepare me for that. The above was a lot of minutia. In short, I am very happy with my decision to get Lola and to work with Lexa.