Doodle Dogs for Dummies

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SIT! STAY! SNUGGLE! Let Doodle Dogs For Dummies guide new pet owners through every step of the process. From picking out the perfect pup, to feeding, potty training, grooming, and acclimating Fido to his new home, Dummies is the dog trainer you've been missing. Understand the differences between Labradoodles, Sheepadoodles, Double Doodles and more! Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Introduction About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here Part 1 From Poodle to Doodle Chapter 1 Meet the Doodle Doodle Sizes Toy-size Doodles Miniature-size Doodles Standard-size Doodles Doodle Personalities Super-sensitive Very intuitive Hyperactive Doodle Health Life span Potential health issues Doodle Training Puppies: Up to 4 months old Adolescents: 4 to 8 months old Adults: Over 8 months old Chapter 2 The Amazing Poodle Meet the Poodle Big, Small, Poodles Have It All Poodle Personalities Common Health Concerns Chapter 3 Considering Your Doodle Options Considering Your Lifestyle Doodle Commonalities Grooming requirements Early socialization requirements Behavioral quirks Trainability Dietary requirements Exercise requirements Separation anxiety Meet the Doodles Aussiedoodle Bernedoodle Cavadoodle (Cavapoo) Chidoodle (Chipoo) Cockapoo Goldendoodle Havadoodle Jackadoodle (Jackapoo) Labradoodle Maltipoo Pekapoo Pomapoo Pugadoodle (Pugapoo) Pyredoodle Sheepadoodle Shihdoodle (Shihpoo) Sproodle Whoodle (Wheatenpoo) Yorkipoo (Yorkidoodle) Part 2 Your Very Own Doodle Chapter 4 Pick a Doodle Finding Your Doodle Searching the web Doodle owners Groomers Identifying a Reputable Breeder Looking at the different kinds of breeders Asking the right questions Visiting a breeder Getting health clearances Reading the puppy purchase contract Temperament Testing a Doodle Be gentle: Testing for touch sensitivity What’s that? Testing for movement and object sensitivity Who’s the boss? Testing for confidence or passivity I’ll get that! Testing for possessiveness and retrieval ability Follow the leader: Testing for social skills Chapter 5 Doodle on the Way Before Doodle Day: What to Know Before Bringing Your Dog Home Financial considerations Time considerations Space considerations Puppy-Proofing Your Home Removing chewing hazards Protecting your furniture Safety first Setting Up Sleeping and Eating Areas The crate: Your dog’s first place to sleep Thinking outside the box: Letting your dog sleep outside a crate Buying bedding Giving your dog a place to eat Stocking Up on Supplies Collars, harnesses, and leashes Dishes and bowls Toys Chapter 6 It’s Doodle Day: Picking Up Your New Puppy Travel Considerations Flying with your puppy Traveling by car Poop, Pee, Eat, Sleep, Repeat: Setting Up a Feeding and Potty Schedule Giving Your Puppy the Guided Tour Showing your pup around Greeting the family Meeting other pets Taking your Doodle out to do their business Helping Your Doodle through the First-Night Blues Planning Activities to Keep Your Doodle Entertained It Takes a Village: Making Sure the Whole Family Is Onboard Feeding times Potty breaks Training and exercise routines Chapter 7 Doodle Care Giving Your Doodle the Nutrition They Need The basics of nutrition Types of dog food Going to the Veterinarian Choosing a veterinarian Spaying or neutering Going for regular checkups and vaccinations Controlling parasites Recognizing and Addressing Health Issues Itches, bumps and spots: Skin disorders Food allergies Finicky or piggy: Eating disorders Born with it or accidental: Skeletal issues Common food sensitivities Itches, bumps and spots: Skin disorders Offering First-Aid to Your Doodle Assembling your canine first-aid kit Knowing what to do in an emergency Nature’s Way: Exploring Natural Foods and Supplements Vitamins Herbs Oils Chapter 8 The Dapper Doodle The Better to Hear You With: Cleaning Your Doodle’s Ears Mani-Pedi Time: Trimming Your Doodle’s Nails Say Cheese!: Keeping Your Doodle’s Teeth Healthy Lookin’ Good: Coat Maintenance Professional Doodle Grooming Doodle cuts Which cut is right for your dog Preparing for grooming Part 3 Doodle Training Chapter 9 Doodle Rules and Regulations Setting the Rules Being Consistent, Praising Frequently, and Exercising Patience Being Observant and Harnessing Good Behavior Facilitating good behavior Capturing behavior Shaping behavior Housetraining Your Puppy Crate training Finding the right outdoor relief area Observing and directing your pup’s behavior Training your Doodle to potty on cue For whom the bell tolls: Training your Doodle to tell you when they have to go Chapter 10 Basic Doodle Lessons Buying and Using the Right Training Equipment Targeting and Marking Teaching Your Doodle the Basic Cues Sit Come Heel Down Stay Finish Stand Chapter 11 Advanced Doodle Lessons Increasing the Duration and Distance of Stays and Recalls Increasing the distance during stays Getting your dog to come from a stay Walking at Heel without a Leash Phase 1: Dragging the leash Phase 2: Using a pull-tab leash Distraction-Proofing Your Doodle Toys Children Dogs Other animals Enhancing Focus by Capturing Offered Behavior Capturing heeling off lead Voluntary stays Putting on the Finishing Touches: AKC Rally Puppy Playground: Doodle Agility Fun Chapter 12 Doodle Don’ts Four on the Floor: Stopping Jumping Up Understanding why dogs jump Keeping your Doodle’s feet on the ground Curing the insistent jumper I’m Not Your Supper: Stopping Mouthing Understanding why dogs nip and mouth Preventing the problem Curing the problem Chew on This, Not That Understanding why dogs chew Solving the problem Oh, the Noise! Getting Your Doodle to Stop Barking Keeping your Doodle occupied while you’re gone Helping your Doodle to be confident on their own Stopping barking on cue All Mine: Teaching Your Doodle to Share Surf’s Up! Stopping Counter-Surfing Part 4 Doodles with a Purpose Chapter 13 Doodles as Assistance Dogs The Better to Hear You With: Hearing Dogs Assistance Doodles Emotional Support Dogs Chapter 14 Doodle Sports Participating in Formal Competitions Looking at the different kinds of competitions Preparing for your event Hunting with Your Doodle Having Down-Home Fun with Your Doodle Part 5 Senior Doodles Chapter 15 Recognizing the Changing Needs of Aging Doodles Physical Changes Worsening allergies Bad breath Lumps and bumps Weight gain Incontinence Aches and pains: Changes in your Doodle’s joints Blindness and deafness Mental Changes Chapter 16 Enhancing the Life of Your Aging Doodle Move It or Lose It: Keeping Your Senior Doodle Active Walking not running Keeping the games light Feeding Your Senior Doodle Understanding how your dog’s needs have changed Feeding more often to aid digestion Old Dog, New Tricks: Training Your Senior Doodle Exercises for the body Exercises for the mind Chapter 17 Double Doodle: Adding a Second Dog to Your Family Looking at Common Reasons to Get a Second Dog To give your current dog a companion To prevent separation anxiety To Doodle or Not to Doodle: That Is the Question Knowing What to Look for in a Sibling Helping the New Duo Get Along Setting up a positive initial meeting Acclimating to a new life Preventing resource guarding Working with the dogs in tandem Part 6 The Part of Tens Chapter 18 Ten Reasons to Get Your Doodle from a Reputable Breeder They Know What They’re Producing They Provide Health Certifications They Let You Meet the Parents They Care Who Buys Their Puppies They Offer Health Guarantees They’ll Take Your Dog Back if You Can’t Keep Them They Can Help You Pick the Right Puppy They Provide Proof of Vaccinations They Can Give You All Kinds of Guidance after You’ve Taken Your Pup Home They Care about the Puppies They Produce Chapter 19 Ten Reasons to Share Your Life with a Doodle Doodles Are Adorable Doodles Are Extremely Intelligent Doodles Are Easy to Train Doodles May Not Shed as Much as Some Other Breeds Doodles Love People Doodles Love Other Dogs Doodles Are Very Sensitive Doodles Are Entertaining Doodles Come in All Sizes Doodles Fit in Any Climate Index Supplemental Images EULA