About Labradoodles

Labradoodles aren’t much different from other puppies, and training them tends to be quite simple, though it does require patience.  Labradoodles borrow their brains from standard poodles, and are often quite intelligent.  Training an Australian labradoodle begins with patience and repetition.  For all puppy training, repetition is central to the dog remember the activity.  For example, when potty training, often one of the first exercise owners address, for every time the dog pees indoors it will take another week to train them to go outside.  For this reason, it’s best to take puppies outside at least once every hour when they’re young, and once every couple hours when they’re a few months old.  Eventually the dog will be able to hold their bladder for just as long as a normal person, but this doesn’t happen until the dog is at least a year old.

For other training exercises including tricks, it’s important to be repetitive and to reward the dog for success.  However, it’s also a good idea to not dwell on an activity for too long, as the dog will become frustrated.  Just return to it at a later date and your dog will be more inclined to do it! 

While people tend to purchase puppies all around the year, often spring time is when singles, couples, and parents tend to trek out in search of a new puppy.  Raising a puppy in spring can be a lot of fun because by the time summer comes, the puppy will be well trained enough to walk on a leach and be taken on all kinds of fun summer recreation trips.  The days are also longer in summer, allowing for all kinds of outdoor fun that wouldn’t be possible at late hours in the winter months.

When choosing the right puppy for you or your family, it’s best to put a lot of thought into the breed.  Some dog breeds have different character traits; for example, some dogs like Collies, Mastiffs, and Australian Labradoodles are great with kids, while other breeds (often smaller dogs) are better with adults.  Some breeds like English Bulldogs, Pugs, and Chihuahuas will also require special care.  It’s also a good idea to think about how much time you have for exercise, as some breeds require a lot of physical activity to avoid being hyperactive throughout the day.