From puppy to adult and senior to geriatric, every life stage of your Doodle will confront changes in care, exercise, nutrition and training. Stay with us for the journey. We will cover all this and more!
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Doodle Dogs
Do you have a Doodle dog, or are you looking to purchase/adopt one? Do you want to learn more about their history, how to choose the right Doodle for you, how to care for it, train and understand your Doodle dog? This is the right place! Author and professional pet trainer, Miriam Fields-Babineau has built this site just for you. Her popular book, Doodle Dogs for Dummies is available at all book sellers (as of October 2021). But, if you can't wait to learn what you need to know, or as a supplement to the book, All About Doodle Dogs is where you need to be.
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Doodle Dogs Come in All Sizes and Colors Doodle Dogs can be mix of any breed with a Poodle. From an Airedale to a Weimaraner, Doodle Dogs are actually mixed breeds purposely bred for a specific appearance.
The most popular Doodle Dogs tend to be Labradoodles, Goldendoodles, Cockapoos, Aussiedoodles, Bernedoodles and Maltipoos. With so many types of Doodle Dogs how will you know which one is right for you? This introduction will cover many aspects of these top ten Doodle dogs from size to personality. |
All About Poodles
Why are Poodles the "go-to" breed for making Doodle dogs? What makes them ideal for this designer dog? This section will discuss everything you need to know about Poodles. From their creation to their character.
One thing for sure, Poodles are a great breed of their own and there's many reasons to share your life with them. Regardless of your lifestyle, there's a Poodle that would nicely fit in. Is a Poodle to froo-froo for you? Think again, Poodles were originally hunting dogs. They retrieved waterfowl from lakes, streams and swamps for their human partners. This is a really sturdy, high energy breed. Read more about them by clicking the link below. |
Choosing the Right Puppy for You
You live a certain lifestyle. All dogs have specific personalities and appearances. It is rare for both to mesh right away without putting some thought into what you really want in your new Doodle Dog companion. This section will help you understand the differences between the ten most popular Doodle dogs.
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Feeding Your Doodle Dog |
Grooming Your Doodle Dog |
There's so many foods on the shelves, how will you know which one is right for your Doodle dog?
Here's in-depth information on how to feed a dog who has specific dietary requirements. Doodle dogs have sensitive stomachs and often do not do well on many commercial diets due to food sensitivities or outright allergic reactions. Puppies have different needs than adults. And, senior dogs have different needs than puppies. This section will help you understand the appropriate nutrient levels and ingredients to keep your Doodle Dog healthy and happy. |
Doodle Dogs are high maintenance. They often require daily brushing as well as regularly scheduled professional grooming.
There are some things you can learn to do yourself, such as cleaning ears, teeth and trimming nails, but if you want to keep your Doodle dog looking as cute as can be, you'll need to take him to a professional groomer. Do keep in mind, however, that there are many ways to trim a Doodle Dog. This section will help you be aware of these coif styles so that your groomer will provide an accurate product. |
First Aid for Your Doodle Dog
You may have a veterinarian nearby, but there are some things you can handle on your own, and others that you should absolutely refer to a professional. Doodle Dogs are active creatures who often get into mischief. They love to dig, chew and are highly inquisitive. You need to be able to recognize specific health concerns that may be genetic versus those that are caused by environment or diet. You should also be aware of behavior that might require an emergency visit to your veterinarian.
This section will lead you into the realm of Doodle Dog health care. |
Housetraining
This subject is foremost on the minds of all new dog parents. The process begins the moment you adopt your Doodle from her breeder or rescue organization. You're likely wondering how often you need to take her to her relief area. How long you should wait for her to do her business. And, what to do if she has accidents indoors. There's actually a fairly simple process to achieve housetraining. This section will guide you through this process and maintain a positive approach so that your Doodle dog enjoys doing her business in the right place.
Basic Obedience Training
Does your Doodle pull on the lead when you go for walks? Does she charge through doors and gates? Does she run in the other direction when you tell her to come to you? This section will solve all of those problems, and more. Basic obedience covers all of the basic behaviors needed for everyday life.
This section will help you learn how to form a partnership with your Doodle, teaching her how to learn in a way that motivates her to perform. We'll also cover distraction proofing techniques, as well as how to work with a Doodle who is already highly reactive to her environment.
- Heel
- Sit
- Down
- Stay
- Come
- Loose leash walking
This section will help you learn how to form a partnership with your Doodle, teaching her how to learn in a way that motivates her to perform. We'll also cover distraction proofing techniques, as well as how to work with a Doodle who is already highly reactive to her environment.
Advanced Obedience Training
If you plan to engage in any outdoor activity with your Doodle, you should consider off lead training as well as complete distraction proofing. A Doodle who can remain focused on you enough to respond whenever, and wherever, without being tethered to you, is a true joy. You can enjoy time together hiking, running along a beach, riding horses in the mountains with your Doodle alongside or go camping knowing that your dog will remain nearby.
Should you have any designs on getting your Doodle into performance events or therapy work, he will need to be reliable off lead.
This section will help you achieve that goal.
Should you have any designs on getting your Doodle into performance events or therapy work, he will need to be reliable off lead.
This section will help you achieve that goal.
Behavior Modification
Doodles have a tendency to jump up on people, and some mouth to grab attention from their family members. Your dog is trying to communicate with you and has been rewarded for doing so in this way and thus continues the behavior to grab your attention. It is a learned behavior, but Doodles pick up on it quickly. Many Doodles do it naturally, as they prefer to be on top of the puppy heap. So jumping on you is self rewarding, too. While you may not mind being greeted at the door with such enthusiasm, your elderly parents or friends of your children might not appreciate it.
Doodles can get into all sorts of mischief as they're intelligent and active. This section will help you guide your Doodle in the right direction from start to finish and in between.
Doodles can get into all sorts of mischief as they're intelligent and active. This section will help you guide your Doodle in the right direction from start to finish and in between.
Two are better than one. Dogs prefer the company of other dogs to being a one and only. Besides, you cannot possibly play with your Doodle the way another dog can. And, your Doodle NEEDS to play, a LOT. Once your first Doodle is trained it's time to get another one. Or, adopt a dog from a rescue group or shelter. Your trained Doodle will help guide the new dog to the relief zone, eating and sleeping areas and family activity zones. If you work long hours you should definitely consider a second dog. Doodles hate being left alone.
Though having more than one dog is a great idea, there may be wrinkles in the fabric from time to time. There are ways to work with your dogs to ensure that they have a good relationship and are also easily managed. One way to teach the dogs to respect each other is to train them in tandem.
This section will help you learn how to manage your Doodle pack as well as how to walk with them without being pulled in two different directions when they see squirrels.
Though having more than one dog is a great idea, there may be wrinkles in the fabric from time to time. There are ways to work with your dogs to ensure that they have a good relationship and are also easily managed. One way to teach the dogs to respect each other is to train them in tandem.
This section will help you learn how to manage your Doodle pack as well as how to walk with them without being pulled in two different directions when they see squirrels.
Fun Activities with Doodle Dogs
There's far more you can do with your Doodle than walk through the neighborhood. Doodles excel in a large variety of activities from Rally and Obedience trials, to agility, dock diving, hunting and nose work. Many of them can also be trained to be therapy and assistance dogs. There's also numerous ways you can have fun without involving yourself in performance shows or visiting nursing homes. You can go hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping and swimming. There's no limit to what Doodles can do with you.
This section will help you explore how to become involved in a variety of fun activities with your Doodle and where to obtain more information should you want to participate.
This section will help you explore how to become involved in a variety of fun activities with your Doodle and where to obtain more information should you want to participate.