We live in Newfoundland and during the process of researching for a new family puppy my husband kept returning to Sheila Reiber’s website for Labradoodle puppies. We were both impressed with the information provided on her website as well as the information regarding Sheila’s approach to breeding/raising/training her puppies in a “Puppy Culture” environment.
We read that the puppies were born and raised with love, nurturing, fun and care in Sheila’s home with her and her family and were socialized on a daily/weekly basis. This approach was new to us, and we became really interested in finding out more information. In consideration of the distance, we knew we would have to make our decision while still in Newfoundland. We asked a lot of questions and Sheila responded to every inquiry. What impressed us was her sincere approach and her ability to be candid, honest, and direct in her responses and provide education and valuable information and alleviate any concerns we might have. We have five young grandchildren so we wanted to ensure that her puppies would be a good fit. Sheila made herself available for video chats and/or to send photos. As well, there was four puppies available when we first connected with Sheila, and she patiently assisted us as we selected one of the four puppies (Marcie) as a good fit for our family and lifestyle. We choose not to fly Marcie in the cargo of the plane, so we decided to travel and with the help of Sheila’s husband we were able to meet and work out a plan to bring Marcie home with us. Marcie is a smart, beautiful, loving, sensitive and fun-loving puppy who adapts well to all situations. She is 6 months old and is just wonderful with all our family especially our grandchildren and with everyone she meets. Marcie does well when she goes to the vet and the groomers and plays well with other dogs. We have found that she is energetic, so we try to get her for a walk every day. She likes going in the car, loves outdoors and likes to sit on our deck and especially in the grass and observe nature. It’s easy to see Marcie is used to doing that from her time with Sheila and her family in BC. Sheila had her crate trained as well as being trained for outdoors when she came home with us. It’s lovely to watch how much fun Marcie has with toys and the games she comes up with to amuse herself and no doubt was well used to playing at an early age with her siblings. She has a beautiful coat which seems to dry quickly if she has been playing outside. We can’t express enough what a wonderful and positive experience it has been to welcome a puppy from It’s a Doodle K9 Service in East Sooke, BC all the way to Paradise, NL. We know this comes back to the love and attention given by Sheila and her family. Sheila, thank you so much for how helpful you have been to us in helping us select Marcie and how much love and care you give to your puppies so that families can go on to experience these beautiful memories.
Amazing service! We got Akua in January 2021 and we love her so much! It’s a Doodle service is excellent, very responsible, we got a lot of communication before getting Akua, and everything has been great! ❤️ 200% recommended! Akua is 3 and she’s a great dog! ——-
In the Summer of 2022, we decided to purchase a labradoodle from “It’s a Doodle K9 Service “. This was the best decision we ever made! The amount of training and love that Sheila puts into her puppies is absolutely amazing. We never even had to kennel train or potty train him and he even sat on command.
He is also not scared in any way of loud sounds. We have never had a dog that is not scared of fireworks, shot guns or air compressors.Odin has been such an amazing doodle we decided to get another one aka Schroeder in the Spring of 2023. With such fun-loving behavior both Odin and Schroeder love everything and everyone they encounter, especially kids… This breed is such an amazing family dog and will do anything to please you.So, if you have a chance to get one of these amazing dogs from Sheila at It’s a Doodle K9 Service you will never look back but will probably get another dog from her.. lol ——
We got our doodle (Ella) in January 2021. This was our first ever puppy and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect puppy!!!! Sheila did such an amazing job exposing her to all kinds of things. Ella is so gentle and loving. Never have to worry around young kids.
She’s also super smart. Very easy to train. Would definitely go through Sheila again for another Labradoodle
We had a wonderful experience with It’s a Doodle K9 Service! Even with us living two provinces away, we still felt very comfortable and confident during the entire process. Would definitely recommend!
We were so impressed with all aspects of our experience with It’s A Doodle K9 Service. From the moment we decided to add a furry friend to our home we were kept well informed with weekly photos and a few visits. We were also provided with great information about how to care and train the new puppy and what you can expect.
When our sweet pup came home you could immediately tell that she was well loved and well trained. Highly recommend this Breeder if you’re looking to add a furry friend to your home!
Beyond impressed with the breeder. Right from the beginning I could tell she had such a passion for the puppies! I appreciated the updates and video calls as the puppies grew, as it allowed me to feel like I was experiencing it all along side her. They were extremely well taken care of and very well adjusted.
This was even more evident when my new puppy was amazing right from the beginning of getting her. Definitely could tell she was greatly loved and cared for in the first 8 weeks with the breeder. The breeder went above and beyond. Even after I took puppy home, she was more than willing to answer any questions, give advice and be supportive as we transitioned. Words can’t describe how amazing the breeder is!
Goofy is just the most wonderful puppy we could have hoped for. Sheila, you do an amazing job. For anyone who is looking for a labradoodle, you can’t go wrong with Sheila. A more careful, caring and trustworthy breeder, not to mention great puppy Mom, would be hard to find. Sheila, if anyone would like a personal reference, you are welcome to give them our phone number.
Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently brought home our little puppy, and the whole experience has been wonderful! From the very beginning, Sheila was transparent, caring, and answered all our questions patiently. Our pup came home healthy, playful, and so well-socialized—you can tell they were raised with lots of love and attention. The transition has been smooth; the puppy already understands basic commands, is getting the hang of potty training, and has such a sweet temperament. Everywhere we go, people can’t stop complimenting how adorable and friendly she is. We couldn’t be happier with our decision—it feels like she was always meant to be part of our family. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a happy, healthy, and well-adjusted pup!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently adopted Jasper from Sheila, and it was a very positive experience with smooth communication both before and after the adoption. Jasper is exactly as Sheila described—“energetic and friendly.” As a first-time dog owner with no prior experience, I am so happy that we haven’t had any accidents with Jasper pee and poo in the house. He was a little nervous for first and second day but quickly learned to not bark only the third day after we brought him home. I highly recommend this breeder if you are considering adopting. Clear communication, the effort to truly understand and describe the puppy, and raising a well-pretrained puppy in a good environment are very important—especially for someone with no previous dog experience. Jasper has been such a stable and wonderful puppy.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It has been a week now since we had our puppy. We are very glad that we got puppy from It’s A Doodle K9 Service. Sheila is an amazing breeder. She spends a lot of time to pre-train puppies. By the time to get home, our puppy is already potty trained. She hasn’t made an accident in the house so far. She is also in crate condition and sleep through the nights in her crate. All the works has made our life a lot easier. Thank you Sheila!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve been a successful Professional Dog trainer for 27 years now using positive based methods of training. Over these years, I have met many vets, groomers and breeders. As with dog trainers, not are all created equal. The first time I met Sheila, she was taking one of my Obedience classes with her own dog. Sometimes I felt like she knew as much or more than me. She really didn’t need me to teach her much but wanted her boy to be in a situation where he could not just play when around other dogs but still listen with that distraction. Then her and her daughter brought a lovely pup to my puppy classes. They were so full of enthusiasm and patient, the pup was happy to learn and a quick learner. I have had other pups from Sheila’s litters and they are all smart and beautiful with wonderful temperaments. I currently have one of Sheila’s pups in my puppy classes and the owner and pup are so perfect for each other. Good breeding equals, calm, stable confident dogs and this is what I have found in all of these pups. If I were to consider getting a pup, it would definitely be with this fantastic breeder. Donna Hall Owner operator Hot Diggity Dogs Services Est. 1998Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are recent new puppy owners thanks to Sheila and her wonderful dogs!! Her puppy love and knowledge shines in everything she does and we are confident we got the best dog for our family from the best place it ever could have started!! We are so grateful for her continued support and we love our new furry family member so much!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We couldn't be happier to have found Sheila as we welcomed Oscar (fka: Goose) into our home from her summer 2025 litter. He came into a family with two young children and was already so well-behaved, calm, great with the kids and everything you could want in a dog. He's been an amazing addition to our family and is a hit with just about everyone when we take him on adventures. We researched a number of breeders in preparation to add a dog to our family, and Sheila stood head and shoulders above all others with the work she puts into getting the dogs ready for their forever homes. She was (and still is!) really open to questions, offers great advice and tips, is extremely responsive and clearly passionate about what she does.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are thrilled with our new family member. Rufus is a healthy and well raised puppy. The care and expertise that Sheila provides is fantastic. Getting a puppy that is home raised from an ethical breeder has been a very positive experience for us. Sheila guided us professionally through the process and provided us with lots of information and resources to ensure Rufus' transition to his new home was successful.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. And another post!! We just took home our second labradoodle pup from It’s a Doodle. Our adorable girl, Honey, is crate trained, sits when she wants something, knows to “touch” and is potty trained! You did it again, Shelia. Thank you for your dedication to raising these puppies with love and attention. They’re such happy puppies and have been trained beyond anything you could ask for. Best breeder. Best puppies. We are so grateful to have you in our lives. 🌟 Just had to post again!!! 🌟 Our wonderful labradoodle is now 4 years old. We couldn’t be happier with his personality- and we know this all comes down to such quality breeding and Shelia’s devoted puppy care. Our dog came potty trained, calm, and crate trained! So many other breeders offered “doodles” but as our family and friends have discovered, many are first generation that end up shedding, being bred with other types of dogs, or looking pretty wirey and wild. With it’s a doodle you’re guaranteed a real, non-shedding labradoodle- with tested genetics. 🧬 We couldn’t be more pleased with our choice and highly suggest it’s a doodle for the best puppies in the universe. Slightly biased? Maybe— but honestly you couldn’t ask for more from a labradoodle breeder! 💜Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We've had our 15-week-old puppy, Ash, for just over a week now, and we truly couldn't be happier with how smoothly his transition into our home has been. From the moment he arrived, it was clear that It's a Doodle is a fantastic family-owned business that genuinely cares for their dogs. One of the biggest reasons for such an easy transition is that Ash came to us already crate trained. This made his first few nights, and even daytime naps, incredibly peaceful. It’s obvious that It's a Doodle invests time in early development, setting these puppies up for success right from the start. Ash's temperament is simply wonderful. He loves human interaction and is incredibly calm, making him an absolute joy to have around. He also understands a few commands like "sit" and "down," and thankfully, these are the exact commands we use! This consistency has made continuing his training so much easier and more effective. You can really tell that the dogs at It's a Doodle are part of their family. The effort they put into teaching young development shines through in Ash's confident and well-adjusted demeanour. We're so grateful for the foundational work they did, which has made our first week with Ash an absolute dream. We highly recommend It's a Doodle to anyone looking for a well-prepared and beloved new family member!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We couldn’t be happier with our 10 week old puppy! She is an incredible addition to our family. As first time dog parents, we were nervous about everything… the guidance, encouragement and video calls Sheila provided helped calm our nerves and made the transition smooth for both our puppy and ourselves. The amount of training Sheila did with the puppies is priceless; our sweet girl loves her crate, was already potty trained and is so loving/ trusting. We feel so lucky to have this sweet baby in our family♥️
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