Pleasant Grove, Utah, United States
Meet the Hess Family
Welcome to Destination Doodles
We are so glad you found us. At Destination Doodles, we are a small, in-home, family breeder based in beautiful Pleasant Grove and sunny St. George, Utah.
Raising happy, healthy puppies is our passion! Our puppies have joined families across the United States and around the world. We offer safe delivery options, stand behind every puppy with a 2-year health guarantee, and provide lifetime breeder support.
Who We Are
● Loving, active family with 5 children, 3 sons-in-law, a daughter-in-law, and 7 grandchildren
● Everyone plays a part in raising our puppies and caring for our parent dogs
● Occasionally our adult married kids will raise litters at their homes as well
● Our oldest daughter, Whitney, manages our stud services
● Everyone, including our grandkids, helps handle, play with, and socialize the puppies
Why We Do This
● We simply love it!
● Our dogs bring so much joy to our lives, and we love watching our puppies bring that same joy to yours
● Raising puppies together as a family is something we truly cherish
How We Raise Our Puppies
● Puppies are whelped and raised inside our home, never in garages, kennels, or detached spaces
● They grow up in our primary bedroom, dining room, and main family areas
● We have a dedicated puppy nursery where they enjoy toys, socialization, and exposure to new experiences
● Puppies hear everyday household sounds, smell cooking, and are included in our daily life from day one
We Focus On
● Healthy, happy dogs and puppies
● Early socialization with adults, kids, and other dogs
● Daily enrichment play and confidence-building activities, beginning with ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation)
● Exposure to new sights, sounds, textures, toys, handling, car rides, etc.
● Beginning potty and crate training
● Most puppies are sleeping through the night in their crates and doing great with potty habits by the time they go home
● Our goal is to give you a healthy, well-socialized puppy with the temperament and looks we would want for ourselves
About Our Parent Dogs
● Top-quality parent dogs that have completed comprehensive health, genetic, and OFA testing
● Great temperaments
● Our mamas are never overbred, and all our parent dogs receive top-notch care
● Loved, groomed regularly, and fed a nutritious diet
● Free to roam their homes and always close to family, with no isolation or confinement
● Our moms and dads live with our family or trusted family friends. Some even have their own Instagram pages you can follow!
Health, Temperament & Structure
We take the health of our dogs and puppies seriously. It’s our top priority!
- All of our parent dogs are OFA-certified and DNA-tested for inherited conditions.
- We only breed dogs that pass all health screenings.
- Every pairing is carefully planned to ensure:
- Genetic compatibility
- Excellent health
- Loving temperaments
- And of course, beautiful puppie
We take the health of our dogs and puppies seriously. It’s our top priority!
- All of our parent dogs are OFA-certified and DNA-tested for inherited conditions.
- We only breed dogs that pass all health screenings.
- Every pairing is carefully planned to ensure:
- Genetic compatibility
- Excellent health
- Loving temperaments
- And of course, beautiful puppies
We stand behind our puppies with a 2-year genetic health guarantee.
Puppy Culture & BAB Protocols
At Destination Doodles, we go beyond basic care — we lay the foundation for confident, intelligent, and well-adjusted puppies.
All of our puppies are raised using Puppy Culture, BAB (Badass Breeder) Protocols, and ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) — professional, science-based training programs that begin at birth. These methods are pro
At Destination Doodles, we go beyond basic care — we lay the foundation for confident, intelligent, and well-adjusted puppies.
All of our puppies are raised using Puppy Culture, BAB (Badass Breeder) Protocols, and ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) — professional, science-based training programs that begin at birth. These methods are proven to positively shape a puppy’s:
- Personality
- Intelligence
- Behavior
- Social confidence
- Neurological development
Approved Good Dog Breeder
We’ve been thoroughly screened and approved by Good Dog as responsible, ethical breeders. This recognition reflects our commitment to health, transparency, and the highest standards of care for our dogs and puppies.