Our Philosophy

& Promise

We know we have adorable dogs! But our true goal is to breed healthy family and companion dogs that live long, happy lives. To that end, we adhere to the following philosophy:

-We raise our dogs in our home, in the heart of a beautiful lakeside town. The puppies are part of our family until they go to yours. Each puppy we bring into this world is loved and cared for as if they were our own. Your puppy will never know hunger, pain, struggle or strife. Their environment is one that will bring out the best in them, and it is very important to us that they are raised in a happy, healthy home environment.

-All our dogs are health tested before breeding. Their hips, eyes, elbows and patella’s are certified by the Orthopedic Foundation of America (https://www.ofa.org/) .
-We also utilize PENN Hip testing (https://antechimagingservices.com/antechweb/pennhip ) to screen for Osteoarthritis and Hip Dysplasia. We do not breed dogs with either of these diseases.

-We genetic test our puppies using Paw Prints Genetic ( www.pawprintsgenetics.com), and guarantee our dogs are free from inheritable disease.
-Our puppies come to you with a clean bill of health from the vet, where they also receive their first set of shots, are microchipped, and are checked from nose to tail.

-Our puppies are free of pests, parasites and critters.

-Speaking of guarantees, we guarantee their health will be free of genetic illness for 2 years.

-Our Mamas and Studs live in Guardian homes. They visit us when it is time to have their babies, because we believe they should live with a family, just like everyone else. We cherish our Guardians, and are so grateful for the love and care they give our Mama’s and Studs. We would not breed our dogs if we could not give them the best life possible, and do not believe they should live in cages.

-On go home day, your puppy gets a swag bag full of a snuggle puppy heartbeat toy, blanket that smells like mama and litter mates, samples, toys, ball, silver spray, travel water bowl, treats and a binder will all the information you could possibly need, including the exact dates to book your next vet appointments, how to feed your dog, where to get them groomed (and how to tell the groomer to do it), exercise guidelines, and 30 days free insurance from Trupanion.

-Our puppies are raised with Puppy Culture and Early Neurological Stimulation. We believe it sets our dogs apart from others. It has also been shown to create adult dogs that are calmer, healthier and happier. Exactly what we want!

-We have a robust Lake Bay Labradoodle owner community, and many families gather for pup dates, walks and form fast friendships. Ask to join our Private owners Facebook group!


The Jaster Family

The Jaster Family

OUR STORY

Our love of Australian labradoodles started when our founder, Valerie Jaster, was searching for an Autism service dog for her son. However, her young daughter appeared to be allergic to dogs, so the AKC Labrador Retrievers she had raised and trained in the past were not an option for their family. After a long search for a dog that could help her son with his disabilities, and live safely with her daughter, Valerie found Kami LeMoss, of Starlight Ridge Australian Labradoodles. Kami blessed them with Bella (Starlight Ridge’s Bella Sets The Bar). Once Bella came home, she immediately changed her son’s life. Bella was the connection to the world that he so deeply needed. She made his life infinitely better, and he was forever changed. It was then that Valerie knew these were no ordinary dogs.

As the years passed, the family’s love and Valerie’s knowledge (read: obsession) for the “doodles” grew. Soon Bella’s daughter, Macy, joined the Jaster pack. Macy was a magical dog, always a happy-go-lucky girl with a smile on her face and a tail wag for everyone she meets. Valerie’s husband Josh realized Valerie had a gift for working with the dogs and a passion for sharing their doodle story. He encouraged her to leave the world of business and finance she had been in for 27 years, and breed the doodles that had changed their lives. It was then Lake Bay Labradoodles was born.

The Jaster’s wanted everyone to know what having a Bella or Macy was like, so those outstanding lines are the foundation for Lake Bay Labradoodles. Many of our dogs are related to Bella or Macy, or dogs just like them. Allergy-friendly, smart, outgoing, sweet dogs are our goal. Our breeding is a family affair, and your puppy will know what a busy house, full of kids and loud noises and all sorts of activity is like. Their socialization begins right away!

We want everyone to experience the joy and pure love we feel so blessed to live with every day. While we didn’t set out to make our dogs our life, this choice has brought joy to countless families and we are so glad we started this journey so many years ago. After all, name a “job” that allows you to give someone a furry ball of unconditional love and happiness! We feel we couldn’t have made a better choice, and believe you will see our commitment in your new puppy.

Thank you for visiting our site, we hope to meet you soon!

Valerie and Josh Jaster

Lake Bay Labradoodles