About Labradoodles

When you get a labradoodle puppy, there are many aspects of care that need to be considered, such as brushing his/her teeth, and how often. It is best to do it at least three times a week. You can do it daily if you like. Use a pediatric toothbrush and veterinary toothpaste (no fluoride). Lift the puppy’s lip and brush just the outside surfaces of the teeth starting at the gum line and sweeping away toward the tip of the tooth.

Your puppy will learn that this is part of his grooming routine just like nail trims and will make it a lot more manageable when he grows up. Brushing the teeth help keep the teeth in good shape, decreasing periodontal disease, and increasing the time between dental cleanings.

Obviously, part of good labradoodle care is to give your dog a bath. A clean and happy dog will translate to a house that doesn’t like the inside of a trash can. What you want to do, initially, is to gather your supplies (shampoo, supplies, a washcloth and a cup).

Once you have everything gathered up, it’s time to give that dog a bath! Before you start, close the door to the bathroom or whatever room you’re bathing him in to thwart any escape attempts.

• Brush your dog
• Add dog to bath tub
• Turn on the water and wet your dog
• Shampoo
• Rinse and repeat if necessary
• Wash the face last
• Prepare for the shake and then dry thoroughly

After you give a dog a bath he may go nuts, so expect a sudden burst of crazy running and rolling. Keep him inside and out of drafts until he’s completely dry.

Dogs, like people, need a comfortable place to sleep.  A well rested labradoodle puppy – for example – is a well-behaved one.  If you feel like simply placing discarded towels in a laundry basket, you may want to rethink this idea.

A rested puppy will not only behave well, but will be easier to train and will generally be a bit friendlier; after all, you would be much friendlier yourself with a full night’s sleep, as opposed to four to five hours.  Giving a dog a comfortable place to sleep is above and beyond tossing blankets on the stained end of a couch.  If you want to make your pup feel truly at home, a dog bed will be the way to go.

Every time it rains, thousands of pounds of pet waste wash down storm drains and into streams, rivers and lakes. If not disposed of properly, pet waste flows directly into nearby streams and creeks without being treated at wastewater treatment facilities.

When pet waste is disposed of improperly, water quality isn’t the only thing that suffers — your health may be at risk, too. Adults working in their gardens, children playing outside and family pets are the most at risk for infection from some of the bacteria and parasites found in pet waste. And don’t be fooled: every dog has to poop; even labradoodles.

Room training is imperative when raising a labradoodle puppy.  Select a safe room that when visitors come over whom are not “dog people,” the dog would stay while the visitors are there. It should contain a pee pad and toys. Bedding is typically used to pee on so do not use bedding until later. Some puppies pee in their space at first and some don’t, have patience. The point of the room is to discourage peeing for a period of time and keep them out of trouble – first an hour or two and at night, then gradually longer. The point is to take the dog out before it has to go to the bathroom and as time goes by it can hold it longer and longer. Never more than 4 hours except at night when I recommend you get up twice during the night and let the puppy out; after two days wait and let the puppy out once in the middle of the night, gradually extend the wait time an hour until finally they have gone all night.

The room should be used up to a year when you are gone and at night. The sooner the puppy is trained and you can trust them the sooner they have free roam of the house. Remember to remove food and water an hour or more before leaving the dog, the puppy should be let outside and empty when left in the room. At night take food/water away by 5pm so the puppy is really empty for the night.

When getting a puppy, especially if you are a new owner yourself, you may not be aware of the eating habits of a puppy. We have been mixing dry kibble with 1 to 2 tablespoons of canned food per cup of dry food and then covering with warm water to soften it up. 

You can feed this 2 or 4 times daily. If the puppy leaves food after about 15 to 30 minutes, feed a little less next time. If the puppy eats it immediately, add just a little more at the next feeding. Your Australian Labradoodle puppy is used to the food slightly warmed up with hot water. Some other foods your Australian Labradoodle puppy has had mixed in with their daily foods are: organic whole milk goats’ milk and organic whole milk yogurt. We would also suggest adding the goats’ milk or yogurt at different feedings during the day, such as two tablespoons of yogurt at one feeding and two tablespoons goats’ milk at another.

If possible, always have dry kibble (in addition) as well as fresh water available for your Australian Labradoodle puppy at all times.

Ask any dog owner and they’ll tell you there are six general commands to teach your new puppy. Those six are: Heel, Come, Sit, Stand, Stay, and Down. And with any dog, it doesn’t matter which one you choose to start your training.Practice Time
The important thing to remember about practice time is to not be in a hurry and practice every day. Remember, you don’t set the pace for learning, you puppy does.

Your training sessions should last for only two to five minutes, that way you’re matching the attention span length of your Labradoodle. If you push them longer, they may stop paying attention to you.

As you work each session, make sure to every one with a near-perfect performance. This could be as simple as a one or two-second sit, or three little “heeling” steps next to you. When they do it successfully tell them how “perfect” it was. Really let them know how pleased you are they got it right.

When Not To Practice
Don’t start training right after your Labradoodle puppy has eaten because they’ll be sleepy and the treats you use as rewards won’t be as enticing. However, you can practice at any time throughout the day, even if it’s a three-second “stay.” They will love the attention.

One thing many owners don’t realize is the motivation for them to do anything is rooted in their desire to please you. Verbal praise has a range from ecstatic (for the first few correct responses from a very young pup) to a calm “good dog” as they grow up and become better a performing the lessons.

Labradoodles are a very unique breed of dog; not only in their look, but also in their intelligence and social skills.  Dogs, in general, are not like cats, that can be left alone after leaving a shelter or adoption agency.  Dogs require far more care and attention than fish, turtles or the aforementioned cats.  Labradoodles are no exception to this notion.

Labradoodles require a proper amount of attention when they are being trained since they need to be stimulated intellectually.  If they are left uncared for, then they will act, not unlike a child.  The point is that as intellectually superior canines, labradoodles will benefit from being challenged by their owner; it’s up to you decide how much time you want to devote to your dog.

To crate your new labradoodle puppy or not to crate… that is always a big question. I prefer crate training, especially for new puppies. Crate training seems to speed potty training and lessens the chance of accidents in your home. Let’s face it, puppies need to go a lot and there is not always a lot of warning. I like crate training because, like most people, I can get busy and distracted. When you take your eyes of the puppy for even a few minutes you can miss that subtle sign that they need to go out.The easiest way to potty training a puppy is to praise the puppy when they go where you want them to. Of course, this means constantly being on the look out for any warning signs that they need to go outside. Miss the sign and you will be cleaning a mess.

When I get busy cooking dinner, cleaning house, answering the phone, etc. I like to put the puppy in the crate until he/she has my full attention. You can expect accidents in the crate at the beginning, but a lot less accidents and a lot easier to clean than your carpet. You can expect whining, howling and barking as well, but trust me, your carpet will thank you.

Potty training tips: puppy eats then puppy potties, puppy wakes up then puppy potties, puppy runs madly through the house then puppy potties, puppy gets real quiet then puppy potties.

Be prepared by having shoes and a coat by the door with a leash and treats in the pocket. When you get up in the morning be ready to head right out the door. If you wait to take your puppy out until after you make your morning coffee or use the restroom yourself, your puppy will use the restroom too. And, not where you wanted him or her to! Praise, praise, praise for going in the right spot and patience, patience, patience when they don’t.

 Labradoodle puppies are cute, unique and generally great friends, but they are still puppies.  Whenever you get a dog, one of the issues that come up is vaccination.  Before leaving the breeder or pet adoption agency, ask them about the dog’s health and whether they recommend a vaccination; some people believe that not only is it unnecessary, but can so weaken a puppy’s immune system that serious health and bone problems can result. 

Up to twelve weeks of age, vaccinations are not reliable as they ‘fight’ with the receding antibodies your puppy has received from its mother.  One puppy may be fully protected yet another in the litter may not.

It is for this reason, that regardless of what vaccinations have been given prior to twelve weeks, it is necessary to vaccinate at or shortly after twelve weeks of age.