Tamarack Therapy Dogs
- Cold Brook, NY
- Responds within a few hours
Available puppies
Blossom
4 weeks old · Female
Clover
4 weeks old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Laura R., the breeder behind Tamarack Therapy Dogs located in Cold Brook, NY. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament with a focus on providing sound, healthy pets.
Q. & A. with Laura
Why did you start breeding?
I wanted to live a life involved with animals. Breeding was the most fulfilling and joyous thing and I knew it was something I was meant to do.What makes your program special?
I have been breeding for years. I have learned so much and am always open to learning more.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Poodle puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Poodle puppies include apricot and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Sprout
ReservedMale
Boy 4- red collar
Went homeMale
Girl 1- blue collar
Went homeFemale
Brown Collar
Went homeMale
Girl 4- turquoise collar
Went homeFemale
Girl 7- hot pink collar
Went homeFemale
Girl 6-purple collar
Went homeFemale
Boy 3- black collar
Went homeMale
Girl 5-pink collar
Went homeFemale
Girl 2- yellow collar
Went homeFemale
Boy 2- green collar
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Ready now1 year old · Male
Petunia
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Laura
Laura has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Laura partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.
Price
"The price includes a health guarantee, vet exam, first round of shots, and AKC paperwork. Deposit is fully refundable if we can't provide a puppy for you. If you place a deposit and then decide not to take a puppy, 50% of the deposit is refundable."
Contract & health guarantee
Laura may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Laura offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Laura directly.
What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Food & treats
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Laura.
Breeder's location
Meet in Cold Brook, NY
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Albany Airport
Meet in New York, NY
More about Laura
Laura has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Laura was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Laura is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Tamarack Therapy Dogs meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
All breeds
Poodle
Labrador Retriever
Prim, mom
Poodle
About Prim
Primrose runs the show. She involves herself in everything we do and loves to chime in with her thoughts. She’s independent and clever, but loyal to the core. She’s made up of all of our favorite traits of the Poodle breed.
Uploaded health tests
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +4 more.Walter, dad
Poodle
About Walter
Walter is your All-American pup. He loves to play hard, but also melts into your arms. He is very balanced, enjoying moments of playfulness and exuberance, but also naps hard and loves to be held. He’s very in tune with people and we believe he will pass his wonderful traits to his puppies.
Otis, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Otis
Otis is very curious, he loves to learn and investigate. He is easy going and happy to go on any adventure. We expect his puppies to carry on this curious personality and relaxed temperament, making excellent family dogs with potential in therapy work.
Annie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Annie
Annie is a beautiful fox red Labrador. She is one of our higher energy Labs. She loves to play hard, but she settles well when in the house or in her crate.
Ruby, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Ruby
Ruby is a beautiful fox red female with a wonderful temperament.
WIllow, mom
Labrador Retriever
About WIllow
Willow is our smaller lab with a beautiful white coat. She has earned her Canine Good Citizen.
Toby, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Toby
Toby is a beautiful fox red male with a wonderful temperament.
Maisy, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Maisy
Maisy is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Merida, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Merida
Merida is a beautiful fox red girl with a Velcro dog personality.
Parent health testing
Labrador Retriever
Standard Poodle
Great level
Tamarack Therapy Dogs reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Labrador Retrievers.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Full Embark Panel, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
