Welcome to Hidden Valley Doodles 1st & multi-gen mini to medium sized
One-of-a-kind doodle companionship! Priorities are health, temperament, trainability, personality, and predictable sizes.
PHOTOS & ADOPTION FEES
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"Raising companion animals brings so much happiness to me and families all over the UnitedStates. seeing the years of joy they bring to the families is the greatest reward." Watching the many working service dogs from here is a great pride for us.
Heather Stevens, Breeder & Owner, Hidden Valley Doodles
About Us
About me
About Me
Animals have always been the heartbeat of my life. My very first job at just 12 years old was as a dog walker—I was paid in cookies and soft drinks, but to me, it was pure joy. Over the years, that joy has only grown. I spent over 30 years as a mobile pet groomer, traveling to my clients and specializing in hard-to-groom pets—those with anxiety, trauma, or difficult past experiences. These animals needed more than just a haircut; they needed patience, understanding, and someone who could read their cues without words. That was my specialty.
I can’t explain exactly how I do it—it’s just something inside me that calms the scared. I earned their trust through consistency, always grooming the same way, every time, so there were no surprises. Sadly, after years of repetitive work, my shoulders gave out and I had to make the difficult decision to stop grooming. But I already knew what came next.
I decided I would raise healthy, well-adjusted, confident puppies—dogs who wouldn’t need a specialized groomer just to get through a nail trim. Puppies who could adapt, thrive, and become a joy in someone’s life. I had seen too many families end up with poorly bred or unsocialized dogs who struggled, many of whom ended up on my roster of grooming clients. I was always happy to help, but I knew the cycle could be prevented with education, intention, and heart.
I’ve now been raising top-quality service and companion dogs for over a decade, building on a lifetime of experience. I also spent more than 15 years training horses, and I still cry every time the a animal gets hurt in a movie. I truly believe my animals feel my emotions and love me in a way no human ever could.
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Wildlife Rehabilitation
My care and compassion don’t stop at domestic animals. I'm also a wildlife rehabilitator, specializing in bottle-feeding orphaned babies—what some lovingly call a “nurse mom.” From tiny squirrels to fragile fawns, I’ve had the honor of helping a wide variety of wild creatures take their first steps in life. Once they’re strong enough, I transfer them to fellow rehabbers who prepare them for their return to the wild. There’s no greater joy than giving these little ones a second chance.
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Caring for My Dogs
My dogs eat better than I do, and I have more whelping supplies than human first aid kits. Vaccines live in my fridge, and my vet is always just a phone call away. When storms roll in, I secure the dogs and puppies before thinking of myself.
Every morning, my feet instinctively carry me to the Nursery before I’ve even had breakfast, and every night, it’s my last stop before bed. This is not just a job—it’s a 24/7 lifestyle. It's love. It’s purpose. And while some may question the price of a well-bred puppy, I gently remind them of the endless hours, sleepless nights, and deep commitment that go into every single pup raised here.
Because when you raise puppies with love, patience, and gentle hands, they grow into dogs who change lives.
And that’s what it’s all about. 💙💖
About our adoption process
Our puppies are worked with every day to build a strong loving bond between human and dog.
We provide them with new and exciting challenges and things to discover daily. This builds confidence while fulfilling their never-ending desire to learn. We also play thunderstorm, fireworks and shotgun CD'S to get them used to these sounds while they are safe and happy with mom. This is in hopes your pup will not be scared of storms or the 4th of July.
💛 Our pups leave here potty trained to use dog door.
🧡 Our puppies are crate trained. Check out our reviews! {eople comment on how amazingly easy potty training is with our pups.
💛 Most pups know sit, stay and shake before leaving Hidden Valley.
Each pup will have age appropriate shots ✅ will be de-wormed regularly & have at least 1 heartworm preventive ✅ Will have vet exam ✅ Will have free 30 days health insurance ✅ Will have written 1 year health guarantee ✅ Will be microchipped ✅
Will have access to the private group where we share helpful tips, support, play dates and even offer puppy-sitting barter system ✅
Will leave with some food and vitamins and a special goodbye bag filled with goods I know they love💚
We do not ship, but for a fee we are willing to meet you at airport at which point you may take them with you as carry on. Iit is your responsibility to call the airport and get the details on flying with puppy. We prefer that you come here to pick up your puppies, but we know that is not always possible. We will deliver (for a fee). We are located in Millville, Minnesota, about 27 miles NE of Rochester and an hour's drive from the Mall of America.
All puppies sold with spay/neuter contract.
Breeding rights will be considered after interview. Our main concern is none of our puppies ever end up in a puppy mill shelter.
We breed for temperament and health above all. The pretty colors are an extra bonus. We place many of our puppies as future therapy/service dogs because of their temperaments.
DEPOSIT CONTRACT
When you contact us, we will tell you what litters we have available and what we are expecting. We can tell you how many deposits we currently have for a given litter. The first deposit received get first pick of litter, second deposit received get second choice and so on. You will have a "pick number" according to which order we received your deposit. When it's your turn to choose we will work with you if you need or want help choosing. Most families have followed the litter on Facebook or the website and have a few favorites in mind before our call.