Have you ever wondered about that funny looking Poodle haircut? Well, here’s why…and a few other facts about Poodles you may not know! 1. Poodles aren’t French, like most think. […]
Hey Mr. Poodle, why the silly haircut? Read More »
What is a Bordoodle? Is it the right pet for you?
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Loose-Leash Walking (Training Series) – Part 4 We discussed in previous post what to do when a young dog pulls on a leash. Pulling is bad. Tension is bad. A loose-leash
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Leash tension is a basic element and a dog MUST understand it. Leash tension can be taught just about anywhere, but I recommend you always give leash instructions outside for
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Proper position. Whether walking, jogging or standing still, the dog should be on your left side with his head even with your left leg.* Draw the dog into that position by
“Where should my pup be when we walk?” Read More »
First, a few general thoughts. Everybody, stay calm. Avoid the temptation to excite your dog before his walk. Instead, stay calm. Pet him calmly and in a soft voice suggest
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The no shed dog. Is it true? I have a good friend who we call “Tiny”. He’s 6’9 and weighs 400 pounds. The crazy thing is that his parents aren’t
Looking for a no shed dog? Let’s talk facts… Read More »
F1, F1b, F1…These are designations describing the generation of the dog as it relates to the parents and/or grandparents. They’re often used in the search for the “perfect pet”. And
F1 Doodle, F1B Doodle, F2 Doodle What does it all mean? Read More »
Who’s walking whom? Loose-leash walking takes the dread out of walking a large dog and makes it fun for both of you. Doodles are extremely smart dogs and they can
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Doodles are the product of some of the smartest dogs on earth. Almost 25 years ago, Stanley Coren, professor of canine psychology published a book titled The Intelligence of Dogs. Coren defined
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