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Edie Mackenzie. Goldendoodles
Introduction
Characteristics of the Goldendoodle
THE GOLDENDOODLE TEMPERAMENT
GOLDENDOODLE COAT TYPES
TYPES OF GOLDENDOODLES
Size
Generations
GOLDENDOODLE COLORS
CHOOSING A BREEDER
Should a Breeder Be a Member of a Regulatory Body?
Health Guarantees and Testing
Questions to Ask the Breeder
Breeder Research
What to Expect from a Breeder
What to Expect on a Puppy Application
RESCUED AND REHOMED GOLDENDOODLES
New Puppy, Now What?
BRINGING A PUPPY INTO THE FAMILY
BEFORE BRINGING YOUR PUPPY HOME. Plastic Crate vs. Wire Crate
Crate Comfort-Sweet Dreams
Puppy Toys and Chews-Make Them Sturdy!
Grooming Supplies
Outdoor Considerations
Create a Schedule
Find a Veterinarian
EXPENSES? DO TELL! Growing, growing, growing …
Veterinarian Bills-Be Prepared!
Obedience Classes-A Must!
Puppy Play Groups
Dog Walker
Doggy Daycare
Books
Your GoldendoodleIs Finally Home!
BRINGING HOME YOUR NEW BUNDLE OF FUR
IDENTIFICATION AND TRACKING
Collars
Microchips
GPS Trackers
Microchip Registration
Lost Pet Alert
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
ACCLIMATING YOUR PUPPY TO YOUR HOME. Puppies Need Rest
Introducing Your Puppy to the Rest of the Pack
Introducing Your Puppy to Other Pets
Where Should My New Puppy Sleep?
Let Your Puppy Get Settled and Be Cautious!
FEEDING YOUR PUPPY. Feeding Schedule
What Type of Food to Feed
How Much Should I Feed?
PREVENTING NIPPING AND MOUTHING
Stop Nipping Me!
My Puppy Is Chewing Everything!
Puppy Toys
PLAYTIME
Appropriate vs. Inappropriate Games to Play
EXERCISE AND ACTIVITIES
Swimming
Walking
Off-leash Running
Beware the Stairs!
GROOMING
Grooming at Home-Regular Maintenance
Hair
Mats
Trimming Your Goldendoodle
Ears
Dental Care
Paws
Going to the Groomer
How to Choose a Groomer
Young Puppies Will Nip
Picking Up the Puppy
Children and Puppy Snacks
Helping Care for the Puppy
Health and Wellness
YOUR PUPPY’S PARENTS
Hip Dysplasia
Other Parental Health Issues
YOUR PUPPY’S HEALTH. Locate a Veterinarian and Schedule an Appointment
The First Wellness Visit
DEWORMING AND VACCINATIONS. Deworming
Vaccinations
SPAY AND NEUTER
THINGS TO CHECK REGULARLY
Those Big Floppy Ears
Eyes
Mouth
Paws and Pads
Skin
BODILY FUNCTIONS
The Back End
The Front End
The Underside
PARASITES
Roundworm
Heartworm
Ear Mites
Fleas
Ticks
DISEASES. Parvovirus
Kennel Cough
Influenza
Other Nasties
CARING FOR YOUR SICK GOLDENDOODLE. Taking Your Goldendoodle’s Temperature
Giving Your Goldendoodle Medication
ALLERGIES
Food Allergies
Atopic Dermatitis
INTESTINAL BLOCKAGES (BOWEL OBSTRUCTIONS)
Symptoms
What to Do
BLOAT (GDV)
The Anatomy of Bloat (GDV)
Symptoms
Hereditary and General Risk Factors
Dietary Risk Factors
Treatment
Prevention
TOXIC FOODS AND SUBSTANCES
Antifreeze
SEASONAL CHANGES
Hypothermia and Frostbite
Heatstroke (Hyperthermia)
Signs of Heatstroke
What to Do
Training
BEHAVIOR-BASED TRAINING
Positive Behavior
Negative Behavior
CRATE TRAINING
How to Crate Train
Cautions About the Crate
Separation Anxiety
Important Tips Regarding the Crate
HOUSETRAINING
Cleanup on Aisle 5!
How Long Can My Puppy Hold It?
Consistency Is Key
Praise and Reward Work Like Magic
Prevent Accidents
Housetraining Problems
Housetraining Signals
BASIC COMMANDS
Sit
Down
Leave It
Out/Give/Drop
Stay
Come
Speak
COUNTER SURFING
SOCIALIZATION
Meeting People
Meeting Dogs
Dog Parks-Be Cautious
Doggy Daycares
Dog Walkers
Activities
AKC CANINE PARTNERS
AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN (CGC)
AKC THERAPY CERTIFICATION TRAINING
SEARCH AND RESCUE
RALLY OBEDIENCE
DOCK DIVING
AGILITY
TRICKS
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Caring for Your AgingGoldendoodle
GOOD NUTRITION
KEEP HER LEAN
EXERCISE-THE BODY
EXERCISE-THE MIND
BEHAVIORAL CHANGES
PHYSICAL CHANGES
MAKE HER COMFORTABLE
MEDICATIONS
USEFUL ADDRESSES AND CONTACTS. Veterinary Organizations
Canine Health Studies
Goldendoodle Organizations
Goldendoodle Rescue and Rehome Organizations
Discussion Forums
Grooming Instructions
Dog Trainer Certification Organizations
Activities
Articles
Books
Index
About the Author
A Note on Pronouns
Photo Credits
Cover Photos
