I'm the breeder behind Deer Creek Labradoodles located in Owenton, KY. Deer Creek provides emotional support, therapy and service dogs (fully trained & prospects), CGC dogs and family pets. Our puppies are raised with a service/therapy curriculum and are temperament tested. Deer Creek assists our families with puppy selection to help ensure the best forever home.
About Sandi
Deer Creek is a family centered business. Family and family friends all play an integral part in every aspect of our program. From grooming, photography, social media and web design to puppy enrichment, health coordinating, caretaking and training, we all wear equally important hats and work as a team to better the lives of our dogs and get their message and skills into the world.
What makes Sandi’s program special
Our program has been tailored to produce as many service/therapy dog quality temperaments as we can in our puppies to reach our goal of helping others through our dogs. We are very involved in the community with our therapy work and love the opportunity to make a difference. With over 20 years concentration on temperament, health and trainability we are able to produce dogs that truly shine.
Sandi’s certifications & recognitions
Associate Dog Trainer, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Avidog Associate, Puppy Culture Breeder, Professional Groomer
Ashe
Male • Went Home Mar. 6, 2023
Australian Labradoodle
Maya
Female • Went Home Mar. 6, 2023
Australian Labradoodle
Booker
Male • Went Home Mar. 6, 2023
Australian Labradoodle
Kona
Female • Went Home Feb. 19, 2023
Australian Labradoodle
Latte
Female • Went Home Feb. 19, 2023
Australian Labradoodle
Brew
Male • Went Home Feb. 19, 2023
Australian Labradoodle
Venti
Female • Went Home Feb. 19, 2023
Australian Labradoodle
Marion
Female • Went Home Feb. 11, 2023
Australian Labradoodle
Grant
Male • Went Home Feb. 11, 2023
Australian Labradoodle
Morgan
Female • Went Home Feb. 11, 2023
Australian Labradoodle
Sandi 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Puppy prices range from $3,000 - $20,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.
“Price is based on level of training. Puppies that have completed our Puppy Preschool are $3000 plus applicable tax or transportation costs. Additional training levels are upon request. Deposits are $500 and non-refundable but they are transferrable and do not expire. Deposits are also applied to your total cost.”
Sandi 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 Sandi 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 Sandi directly.
At Deer Creek, we practice Early Neurological Stimulation and Puppy Culture protocol to ensure a healthy and happy puppy for each family. We strive to provide you with a well-rounded and socialized puppy right from day one until they go home. The first step of our training program is a great foundation for our puppies and their new families. This puppy preschool class is included with every puppy. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Household noises, Puppy Field trips, Canine Good Citizen Training, Service Training, Therapy Training, Puppy Culture, socialized with people wearing hats and now masks, Animals noises weather, Body Handling (feet, ears, tail, etc), exposure to agility tunnel, wobble board and other novel items, isolation conditioning, Leash Training, Early stages of crate training, Avidog, Crate Training , Puppy Culture , Fireworks , Various Surfaces , Chew, e.g. Bone, Toys, e.g. Ball, Grooming Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, Structures, e.g. Climbing, Clicker training, Touch Desensitization, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Other Animals, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Cats, Socialized with Children, children, Stairs, Beginning Grooming, Manding, Recall training, Body handling protocol, including sitting still for grooming, Leash walking, Crate training, Human Interactions, Behavioral Shaping, Confidence Building, Weekly Nail Trims , We train them to sit and wait for a treat, We introduce collar and leash training, grooming , ENS, Puppy temperament evaluation , We start crate training, Kennel training, stay, bell training , Basic Manners, Potty Training, Puppy Culture, We begin potty training along with crate training & believe the two go hand in hand., Early socialization, surface and tactile stimulation, neural stimulation, Initial House Training, Basic Obedience Commands, Doggy door training , leash training for control. visiting different environments, Noise desensitization, Obedience training started, Behavioral shaping , Car Training , Human Interactions , Impulse Control, Name recognition , Puppy Manners, Puppy Culture , Basic manners, Potty training, crate training, Sit Command, Biosensor Training, Potty Training, Service Dog Training, Clicker Training, Crate Training, "No" Biting or Chewing, and Leash Walking.
All of our puppies are kept current on their vaccinations, deworming, flea, tick, and heartworm medications. All puppies receive a puppy well-check from our Veterinarian, which is included in the go home folder. We have staff on site that manages the health & wellness of both our adult dogs and puppies. If remaining in one of our advanced training courses the puppy will also be spayed/neutered.
We send our puppies home with Temperament Test, training sheets and schedule, Vet Wellness Report, health insurance, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Vaccinations, Puppy Leash, Puppy Collar, Food Starter Bag, Bone, and Blanket with Littermates Scent.
Sandi offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Why Sandi started breeding
Our family has been raising puppies for over 20 years. Our children have always had a passion for dogs which began our journey into breeding and training. Now our grandchildren enjoy growing up with our wonderful dogs by their side and we are able to see so many happy faces of adults and children alike who our dogs have helped and cuddled along the way.
Sandi has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years
Sandi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Sandi’s program has five sizes
Sandi’s Cavapoo puppies are miniature size. Sandi’s Goldendoodle puppies are standard size. Sandi’s Australian Labradoodle puppies include standard, miniature, and medium sizes. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.
Sandi’s program includes 30 colors
Sandi’s Cavapoo puppies include apricot, tri-color, black and white, and black and tan. Sandi’s Goldendoodle puppies include phantom, red , parti, merle, cream, chocolate, apricot, and black. Sandi’s Australian Labradoodle puppies include silver, parchment, gold, chalk, blue, caramel ice, caramel red, caramel cream, lavendar, red, tri-color, merle, cream, chocolate, caramel, cafe, black, and apricot. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Deer Creek Labradoodles meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Australian Labradoodle
Goldendoodle
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Poodle
Australian Labradoodle
About Sully
Sully is a male Australian Labradoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Sandi decided to make him part of their program. Sandi 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.
Australian Labradoodle
About Happy
Happy is a female Australian Labradoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sandi decided to make her part of their program. Sandi 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.
Australian Labradoodle
About Griffin
Griffin is a male Australian Labradoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Sandi decided to make him part of their program. Sandi 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.
Australian Labradoodle
About Kash
Kash is a male Australian Labradoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Sandi decided to make him part of their program. Sandi 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.
Australian Labradoodle
About Shep
Shep is a female Australian Labradoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sandi decided to make her part of their program. Sandi 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.
Australian Labradoodle
About Tucker
Tucker is a male Australian Labradoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Sandi decided to make him part of their program. Sandi 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.
Goldendoodle
About Missy
Missy is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sandi decided to make her part of their program. Sandi 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.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Poppy
Poppy is a female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sandi decided to make her part of their program. Sandi 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.
Poodle
About Tripp
Tripp is a male Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Sandi decided to make him part of their program. Sandi 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.
Australian Labradoodle
Cavapoo
Goldendoodle
Great level
Deer Creek Labradoodles 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 Australian Labradoodles.
Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary), 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 (Preliminary), 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), DNA Disease Panel, von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), Full Embark Panel
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).