and to be honest — about the amount of time you have to spend with your Goldendoodle. That’s a question not just for today, but for as much as 15 years down the road. If your work, school, and social schedules are so active your dog will be sitting at home alone most of the time, be responsible and don’t adopt a dog of any kind! Goldendoodles love their humans and want to be with them. They can suffer from separation anxiety that not only manifests in destructive behavior, but is emotional painful for the dog. Do not make a selfish decision about adoption. Think about the long-term welfare of the Goldendoodle! The Need for Socialization Any breed can develop bad habits and become an obnoxious nuisance. Plan on starting training with your Goldendoodle by 10-12 weeks of age. (Most vets recommend that the dog finish the required rabies, distemper, and parvovirus vaccinations before being taken to a class with other animals.) When you send your dog to school, you are there as a student as well. The Goldendoodle isn’t the only one who needs to learn a few lessons. Your role is to be “leader of the pack” and stop your very intelligent pet from getting away with bloody murder. Trust me, a compliant human can be putty in the paws of a Goldendoodle! If you don’t know how to be the “alpha,” you need to get to class and learn quickly, for your sake and for that of your dog!
and to be honest — about the amount of time you have to spend with your Goldendoodle. That’s a question not just for today, but for as much as 15 years down the road. If your work, school, and social schedules are so active your dog will be sitting at home alone most of the time, be responsible and don’t adopt a dog of any kind! Goldendoodles love their humans and want to be with them. They can suffer from separation anxiety that not only manifests in destructive behavior, but is emotional painful for the dog. Do not make a selfish decision about adoption. Think about the long-term welfare of the Goldendoodle! The Need for Socialization Any breed can develop bad habits and become an obnoxious nuisance. Plan on starting training with your Goldendoodle by 10-12 weeks of age. (Most vets recommend that the dog finish the required rabies, distemper, and parvovirus vaccinations before being taken to a class with other animals.) When you send your dog to school, you are there as a student as well. The Goldendoodle isn’t the only one who needs to learn a few lessons. Your role is to be “leader of the pack” and stop your very intelligent pet from getting away with bloody murder. Trust me, a compliant human can be putty in the paws of a Goldendoodle! If you don’t know how to be the “alpha,” you need to get to class and learn quickly, for your sake and for that of your dog!