Testimonials
Gagnon Family (NH)
(Lexi/Ramsey Puppy)
“Squash is a dream come true. She is everything we wanted in a dog. Not only is she absolutely adorable, but her kind personality is special. She is wonderful with kids and other dogs. She doesn’t have an ounce of aggression in her. Squash is always willing to go for a long walk or just curl up in your lap at the end of the day. My experience with Old Mills Aussiedoodles was terrific. I flew from New Hampshire to pick up Squash where I met Kirstin. She was professional and passionate about her puppies. I was impressed from the beginning and I would highly suggest if you’re thinking about an Aussiedoodle then you need to consider Old Mills Aussiedoodles; you won’t regret it!” -Chris Gagnon
Martin Family (MI)
(Oreo/Luka Puppy)
“Admittedly, we don’t have much experience with dog breeders but I can’t imagine there is a better one anywhere than Old Mills Ausiedoodles. Kirstin, from our first contact, gave us great confidence in her commitment and dedication to her puppies. Like others have said, we were always able to visit with Trooper before she was ready to come home with us. Additionally Kirstin has always been available to answer any questions and give guidance before and after getting Trooper. Trooper arrived home already use to a crate, had her fist shots and had been exposed to numerous experiences that she finds normal. So when Trooper hears a loud noise or any dog barking she is not running around either afraid or barking herself. Lastly, we use the same veterinary clinic as does Kirstin. The Dr. and staff are very impressed with Kirstin and how well she takes care of the puppies. If you are looking for an Ausiedoodle, you can count on and trust Old Mills and Kirstin Finnila!” -Bill Martin
Smith Family (MI)
(Lexi/Ramsey, Bella/Luka, and Miya/Simcoe puppies)
“Old Mills Aussiedoodle’s is the best! We would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a forever fur member for their family. Kirstin is awesome! She has been there for us since day one, answering any and all questions we had. She is a wealth of information on the Aussiedoodle breed – you can tell that she absolutely loves the breed and that she loves all the puppies like they are her own. Her positive reinforcement training method was exactly what we were looking for. When we got Yondu he came already introduced to the crate and leash which really helped. Kirstin also provided information about things we might encounter in the first couple weeks which was fantastic! The blanket and snuggle puppy that she provided really helped Yondu with the transition to our home. Yondu is now 10 months old, and he has been the perfect addition to our family. We still keep in touch with Kirstin. Even after 10 months she answers any questions we may have. Yondu loves to be with us. He enjoys walks, camping with the family, playing fetch, giving kisses, and cuddling. We love him so much and could not imagine life without him! We have been so impressed that we are on a waiting list for another puppy from Old Mill’s Aussiedoodles. We are looking forward to working with Kirstin to pick out another fantastic addition to our family.” - Amy Smith
Octave Family (NY)
(Lexi/Ramsey Puppy)
“Summer is my dream dog! After years of researching various breeds, I finally decided on an aussiedoodle. Another year of research led me to Old Mills and I couldn't be happier. Kirstin was very responsive, answered all my questions, and was very knowledgeable. I felt comfortable and confident that I was getting my puppy from a responsible breeder. About a year later, our little Summer was born and it was love at first sight. She caught my eye before any of the other puppies and I was elated when I got to make her mine. Summer has been an absolute joy. She's incredibly smart (she knows over 15 commands), is fun and playful, and has the best temperament. Everyone we meet (including her trainers) comments on how sweet and friendly she is - even her vet was impressed and said she was a "perfect" dog. She loves going on adventures, bike rides around the city, and making new doggie friends at the park. She's incredibly gentle and loves children. Despite being a high-energy pup, she also loves just curling up on the couch. We can't wait to take her hiking and apple-picking this fall and watch her play in the snow in the winter. We couldn't be happier with our little furball and I'm so glad we used Old Mills Aussiedoodles. We live in NYC and made the drive to MI to get her. We got to meet the other aussiedoodles and they were all just as sweet and friendly as our little Summer. We met Kirstin who was very professional and genuinely cared about her puppies. I can't say enough wonderful things about Old Mills Aussiedoodles. Another added bonus was the puppy culture method that Kirstin uses. Our little Summer is fearless. She isn't afraid of any of the loud NYC sounds (like constant honking, barking dogs, screeching trains, buses, motorcycles, etc.) or regular everyday sounds from vacuums and other household appliances. I highly recommend Old Mills Aussiedoodles.” - Aaron and Darilyn
Grasman Family (MI)
(Oreo/Luka Puppy)
“Ruby has been nothing but fun and love since the day we brought her home! Adding a third dog to our pack of mature doodles seemed a little risky, but she was quickly welcomed - and the trio is now inseparable. As a puppy, Ruby had no trouble learning the rules to enjoy dog park outings, road trips, puppy daycare, nursing home visits, and days at the office. She loves meeting new people and all new dogs are her friends. She has abundant energy, an incredible intellect, and a very cuddly personality. Who knew our family needed an aussiedoodle to be complete?!” - Scott and Kellie Grasman
Wood Family (MI)
(Oreo/Luka Puppy)
“Since day one, we knew we were in good hands with Old Mills Aussiedoodles. Kirstin made the process so easy for us and we can't thank her enough. She welcomed us over to meet all the puppies and answered all of our questions. Due to her hard work and training, Benny has been an absolute joy since the first day we brought him home! He is so smart and absolutely loves going for walks around the neighborhood. He is super friendly with other dogs as well as other people. Getting Benny is the best decision we've ever made and Old Mills Aussiedoodles made that happen.” -Daniella and Nick
Saracino Family (MI)
(Lexi/Ramsey Puppy)
“If you’re looking for a doodle puppy, I highly recommend Old Mills Aussiedoodles! I have already told a couple of people when they asked where my adorable puppy came from. Not only is he adorable, but he came with his first dose of his vaccines and a great amount of guidance from Kirstin. She provided us with ample recommendations for products and supplies as well. We love our Harvey very much and look forward to seeing him grow!” -Kara Saracino
Kramp Family (MI)
(Oreo/Luka Puppy)
“I have been Impressed since day one of meeting Kirstin. I came to look at the puppies to see if this was the best breed for our family. She answered all my questions and I left with a deposit on a puppy. . Our puppy was so well cared for and even trained on a few commands. She has been such a blessing to our family during this difficult time. I am so glad we were able to add another sweet girl to our family. If anyone is looking for a smart, energetic, sweet addition to their family, Old Mills Aussiedoodles is the best place to go.” -Amy Kramp
Storey Family (MI)
(Oreo/Luka Puppy)
“From the minute we started getting information on aussiedoodles Kirstin was beyond helpful! From letting us meet the parents to coming to visit the puppies when they were ready for visitors as many times as we wanted there was never hesitation from her! Any question I asked even 6 months after we've brought our baby home She still responds and gets back to us with answers :-) We could not have asked for a better place to get our puppy :-) It didn't feel like it was just a business it really felt like they made you feel like family!” - Kristin Storey
Mercer Family (MI)
(Kenzi/Tesla Puppy)
"Rocky has been the greatest addition to our family. He is playful and yet the greatest snuggler. Rocky learns things very quickly...he is super smart. The snow has been Rocky's favorite thing to play in the last few weeks. Sometimes he comes in to school to run at cross country practice or say hi to the high school students. They adore him and he is super friendly with everyone he meets. We can't imagine life without Rocky and are so thankful to Old Mills Aussiedoodles for blessing our family with such a wonderful pet." -Alexis Mercer
Herman Family (IN)
(Oreo/Luka Puppy)
“Atlas has been such a wonderful addition to our family! He is such a sweet, goofy, playful puppy and super smart! He has the best temperament out of any other dog I know! He loves meeting new people and dogs. He came home knowing a few basic commands and was basically crate trained by the time we brought him home! He also had some basic potty training that made that process at home so much easier! He was pretty much completely potty trained within a couple of weeks! Kirstin has been so helpful from the very beginning of our puppy journey! Her website has so much great information and so many helpful tips that really made getting my first puppy easier! She took excellent care of our puppy and sent us lots of updates and pictures along the way! She answered all of my nervous new puppy mama questions! I would absolutely (and have…many times) recommend Old Mills Aussiedoodles as a breeder! When we are ready for a second dog this is absolutely the breeder we’ll be using again!” -Katelyn Herman
Sundita Family (SC)
(Oreo/Luka Puppy)
“If you are looking for a new furry loved one, the Sundita family from South Carolina highly recommends Old Mills Aussiedoodles. After 2 months of searching online and FB for the right breeder, we found our Cola at Old Mills Aussiedoodles. Kirstin was and continues to be awesome! Initially, she answered all our questions and concerns about the breed. Once we decided to choose a puppy and paid the deposit, she went above and beyond for us. She continuously updated us with Cola’s milestones in crate, clicker, and leash training, sent a lot of pictures and videos, and provided us with tons of information and recommendations on supplies we needed for Cola’s arrival home. Cola has been a great addition to our family and has definitely helped my wife and 4 and 6 year olds get through these tough times during the COVID epidemic. My kids refer to Cola as their brother and always tells him that he is the most perfect dog ever. Thank you Kirstin for everything you have done for us!” - Mark Sundita
Doerschler Family (MI/FL)
(Kenzi/Tesla Puppy)
"Kirstin Finnila and her Old Mills Aussiedoodle Business represent everything that a first class dog breeding business should be. She is professional, extremely responsive through the sales/agreement process, and places the puppies as a top priority in all that she does. We were able to meet our puppy when he was four weeks old, and were welcome in her home to visit as often as we requested. Our puppy, Myron, was crate trained, leash trained, and trained to sit for petting when we arrived to bring him home. Myron is an exceptionally smart dog, easy to train, loves active play and is always around us when we are home together." -Deb Doerschler
Todd Family (MI)
(Oreo/Luka Puppies)
“Moe and Shea have been the best additions to our family! They are sweet, energetic, and loving pups, and have made the past few months so much fun for our family. We are so happy we went with Old Mills Aussiedoodles because the dogs (and owners) have given us so much support and guidance throughout the whole process. Kirstin went above and beyond our expectations by beginning to train the dogs with commands (they both knew “sit” by the time we picked them up), socialization, and basic potty training skills, which made the training a lot easier for us! We are so happy with our dogs and so lucky that they are in our lives” -Jamie Todd
Ostrander Family (MI)
(Kenzi/Tesla Puppy)
"Waylon is such an amazing playful and smart little guy. Since the day we brought him home his most favorite things have been cuddles and running and or playing around outside. Not only is he a complete love bug but he's extremely smart and super willing to learn and work whenever asked. Any new trick or task I ask of him he willingly does and is just so happy when he knows he's done what I wanted. I can only accredit Kirstin for giving him an amazing foundation that he needed to succeed in life as he has. I am so thankful I got the chance to raise this beautiful boy and I'm excited to see what he can do and learn as he gets older." -Sydney
Segovia Family (MI)
(Kenzi/Tesla Puppy)
"Alfie is one of a kind. He has such a great personality and loves to meet new people. His energy is always through the roof and always keeps us on our toes. His favorite things are his chicken toy, baby carrots, and long walks. He knows a variety of tricks which include sitting, shaking, spinning in a circle, standing, and more. He has a rebellious side though, always trying to get into the toilet paper when he can. Overall, Alfie is a great family pup. He makes everyday better." -Maya
Gordon Family (MI)
(Kenzi/Tesla Puppies)
“Stanley and Duncan (Stan & Dunk) are doing well. They are growing and have adjusted to life with our family. Stan is much more outspoken and is very smart. He is also adventuresome and has unfortunately learned how to climb over the "puppy/ kiddie" play yard inside the house as a result of this spirit. Duncan is also very smart and is a very fast runner but is more content to just hang out inside the play yard:) Both boys love to play with one another although they also like "whatever he has" almost all the time! Just like human brothers, we can give them each the same toy or treat and they will want the other pup's toy and or treat. Stan and Dunk are good with the other dogs we have greeted on our walks and are great with kids. They even went to an inpatient rehabilitation center to check on grandpa and were very well received by grandpa, the other patients & visitors, as well as the staff members. They may have a future as comfort dogs of some sort! They also really like car rides. They have been to Ann Arbor and to Kalamazoo several times. They both usually know the following commands: "sit", "come", "gentle" (when we offer treats!), "bed", and "go to it". They are starting to heel better on walks and are learning how to fetch. It is much easier for the boys to run around the yard since getting the Invisible Fence. We often refer to them as "the boys" but they do also appear to know their names. They learned quickly where the perimeter of the yard is so they play outside together a lot:) They love to chase one another in the yard as well as to "alpha" wrestle! They can play and play before they are tired. They also love sticks and were recently spotted "fighting" over the same stick. They eventually decided to share it:) Both Stanley and Duncan will lie on their backs for belly rubs. They also do not mind getting their nails trimmed or when we play with their paws. They were recently groomed and did quite well. We have also bathed them at home several times. We will admit that 2 puppies can be a little hard at times. Stan and Dunk have each other to play with and are crated in the same crate yet it is divided so they have also bonded with us. They are definitely a welcome part of the Gordon family! It is fun seeing them grow and has been neat to see their progress.” -The Gordon Family