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Miriam Fields-Babineau. Doodle Dogs For Dummies
Doodle Dogs For Dummies® To view this book's Cheat Sheet, simply go to www.dummies.com and search for “Doodle Dogs For Dummies Cheat Sheet” in the Search box. Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Illustrations
Guide
Pages
Introduction
About This Book
Foolish Assumptions
Icons Used in This Book
Beyond the Book
Where to Go from Here
From Poodle to Doodle
Meet the Doodle
Doodle Sizes
THE ORIGINS OF THE DOODLE
Toy-size Doodles
Miniature-size Doodles
Standard-size Doodles
Doodle Personalities
Super-sensitive
Very intuitive
Hyperactive
Doodle Health
Life span
Potential health issues
Doodle Training
Puppies: Up to 4 months old
Adolescents: 4 to 8 months old
Adults: Over 8 months old
The Amazing Poodle
Meet the Poodle
POODLE ORIGINS
Big, Small, Poodles Have It All
Poodle Personalities
Common Health Concerns
Considering Your Doodle Options
Considering Your Lifestyle
DOODLE JOBS
Doodle Commonalities
Grooming requirements
Early socialization requirements
Behavioral quirks
Trainability
Dietary requirements
Exercise requirements
Separation anxiety
Meet the Doodles
Aussiedoodle
Size
Appearance
Health
Life with an Aussiedoodle
Bernedoodle
Size
Appearance
Health
Life with a Bernedoodle
Cavadoodle (Cavapoo)
Size
Appearance
Health
Life with a Cavadoodle
Chidoodle (Chipoo)
Size
Appearance
Health
Life with a Chidoodle
Cockapoo
Size
Appearance
Health
Life with a Cockapoo
Goldendoodle
Size
Appearance
Health
Life with a Goldendoodle
Havadoodle
Size
Appearance
Health
Life with a Havadoodle
Jackadoodle (Jackapoo)
Size
Appearance
Health
Life with a Jackadoodle
Labradoodle
Size
Appearance
Health
Life with a Labradoodle
Maltipoo
Size
Appearance
Health
Life with a Maltipoo
Pekapoo
Size
Appearance
Health
Life with a Pekapoo
Pomapoo
Size
Appearance
Health
Life with a Pomapoo
Pugadoodle (Pugapoo)
Size
Appearance
Health
Life with a Pugadoodle
Pyredoodle
Size
Appearance
Health
Life with a Pyredoodle
Sheepadoodle
Size
Appearance
Health
Life with a Sheepadoodle
Shihdoodle (Shihpoo)
Size
Appearance
Health
Life with a Shihdoodle
Sproodle
Size
Appearance
Health
Life with a Sproodle
Whoodle (Wheatenpoo)
Size
Appearance
Health
Life with a Whoodle
Yorkipoo (Yorkidoodle)
Size
Appearance
Health
Life with a Yorkipoo
Your Very Own Doodle
Pick a Doodle
Finding Your Doodle
Searching the web
Doodle owners
Groomers
BROKERS VERSUS BREEDERS
Identifying a Reputable Breeder
Looking at the different kinds of breeders
Professional breeders
Commercial breeders or puppy mills
Backyard breeders
Asking the right questions
Visiting a breeder
Getting health clearances
EARLY PUPPY CARE AND EDUCATION
Reading the puppy purchase contract
Temperament Testing a Doodle
Be gentle: Testing for touch sensitivity
What’s that? Testing for movement and object sensitivity
Who’s the boss? Testing for confidence or passivity
I’ll get that! Testing for possessiveness and retrieval ability
Give and take
Chase and retrieve
Follow the leader: Testing for social skills
Doodle on the Way
Before Doodle Day: What to Know Before Bringing Your Dog Home
Financial considerations
Time considerations
Housetraining
Veterinarian visits
Training and exercise
Feeding
Sleeping
Socializing
Space considerations
Puppy-Proofing Your Home
Removing chewing hazards
Protecting your furniture
Safety first
Setting Up Sleeping and Eating Areas
The crate: Your dog’s first place to sleep
Thinking outside the box: Letting your dog sleep outside a crate
Buying bedding
Giving your dog a place to eat
Stocking Up on Supplies
Collars, harnesses, and leashes
Dishes and bowls
Toys
SLOW-FEED BOWLS
It’s Doodle Day: Picking Up Your New Puppy
Travel Considerations
Flying with your puppy
Checking out the airlines’ requirements
Buying a travel carrier
Making sure your puppy has proper identification and health certificates
Caring for your puppy before and after the flight
Traveling by car
Poop, Pee, Eat, Sleep, Repeat: Setting Up a Feeding and Potty Schedule
Giving Your Puppy the Guided Tour
Showing your pup around
Greeting the family
Meeting other pets
Introductions to other dogs
PROJECTING A POSITIVE ATTITUDE
Introductions to cats
Taking your Doodle out to do their business
Helping Your Doodle through the First-Night Blues
Planning Activities to Keep Your Doodle Entertained
It Takes a Village: Making Sure the Whole Family Is Onboard
Feeding times
Potty breaks
Training and exercise routines
Doodle Care
Giving Your Doodle the Nutrition They Need
The basics of nutrition
Types of dog food
Proteins for a lean, strong dog
Carbohydrates for energy
Fats: Another source of fuel
THE INS AND OUTS OF GRAINS AND PRESERVATIVES
Going to the Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian
Spaying or neutering
Going for regular checkups and vaccinations
Vaccinations
PUPPY VACCINATIONS
ADULT DOG VACCINATIONS
Regular checkups
Controlling parasites
Recognizing and Addressing Health Issues
Itches, bumps and spots: Skin disorders
Food allergies
Finicky or piggy: Eating disorders
Born with it or accidental: Skeletal issues
Common food sensitivities
Itches, bumps and spots: Skin disorders
Sebaceous adenitis
Demodicosis
Sarcoptic mange
Skin tumors
Dry skin
Flea-related issues
Offering First-Aid to Your Doodle
Assembling your canine first-aid kit
Knowing what to do in an emergency
Bloat
Broken bones or dislocations
Burns
Choking
Cuts
Diarrhea
Heatstroke
Hypothermia
Poisoning
Puncture wounds
Run-ins with wild animals
Seizures
Shallow wounds
Shock
Snake bites
Vomiting
Nature’s Way: Exploring Natural Foods and Supplements
Vitamins
Herbs
Oils
The Dapper Doodle
The Better to Hear You With: Cleaning Your Doodle’s Ears
HANDLING AN EAR INFECTION
Mani-Pedi Time: Trimming Your Doodle’s Nails
Say Cheese!: Keeping Your Doodle’s Teeth Healthy
Lookin’ Good: Coat Maintenance
THE DAILY ONCE-OVER: CHECKING YOUR DOG FOR PROBLEMS
Professional Doodle Grooming
Doodle cuts
Puppy cut
Kennel cut
Poodle cut
Lion cut
Lamb cut
Mohawk
Which cut is right for your dog
Preparing for grooming
GROOMING LINGO
Doodle Training
Doodle Rules and Regulations
Setting the Rules
Being Consistent, Praising Frequently, and Exercising Patience
Being Observant and Harnessing Good Behavior
Facilitating good behavior
Baiting
Targeting
Capturing behavior
Shaping behavior
REDIRECTING INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
Housetraining Your Puppy
Crate training
Finding the right outdoor relief area
Observing and directing your pup’s behavior
Training your Doodle to potty on cue
MEETING YOUR DOODLE’S POTTY NEEDS
For whom the bell tolls: Training your Doodle to tell you when they have to go
Basic Doodle Lessons
Buying and Using the Right Training Equipment
Targeting and Marking
Teaching Your Doodle the Basic Cues
Sit
Come
Heel
Down
Stay
Time
Movement
Distance
Finish
Finishing to the left
Finishing to the right
Stand
STANDING FOR THE VET
Moving stand
From sit to stand
Putting your dog on a table
STANDING FOR THE GROOMER
Advanced Doodle Lessons
Increasing the Duration and Distance of Stays and Recalls
Increasing the distance during stays
Getting your dog to come from a stay
Walking at Heel without a Leash
Phase 1: Dragging the leash
Phase 2: Using a pull-tab leash
Distraction-Proofing Your Doodle
Toys
Children
Dogs
Other animals
Enhancing Focus by Capturing Offered Behavior
Capturing heeling off lead
Voluntary stays
Putting on the Finishing Touches: AKC Rally
Puppy Playground: Doodle Agility Fun
Doodle Don’ts
Four on the Floor: Stopping Jumping Up
Understanding why dogs jump
Keeping your Doodle’s feet on the ground
Curing the insistent jumper
Puppies
Adult dogs
I’m Not Your Supper: Stopping Mouthing
Understanding why dogs nip and mouth
Preventing the problem
Curing the problem
Chew on This, Not That
Understanding why dogs chew
Solving the problem
Prevention is worth a pound of pillows
Knowing what to do when your dog is in mid-chew
Exchanging resources
Oh, the Noise! Getting Your Doodle to Stop Barking
Keeping your Doodle occupied while you’re gone
Helping your Doodle to be confident on their own
Stopping barking on cue
All Mine: Teaching Your Doodle to Share
Surf’s Up! Stopping Counter-Surfing
Doodles with a Purpose
Doodles as Assistance Dogs
The Better to Hear You With: Hearing Dogs
Assistance Doodles
Emotional Support Dogs
Doodle Sports
Participating in Formal Competitions
Looking at the different kinds of competitions
Obedience
AKC Rally
Agility
Dock diving
Preparing for your event
Supplies for your Doodle
Supplies for you
Hunting with Your Doodle
Having Down-Home Fun with Your Doodle
Senior Doodles
Recognizing the Changing Needs of Aging Doodles
RECOGNIZING ABNORMAL HEALTH CONDITIONS
Physical Changes
Worsening allergies
Bad breath
Lumps and bumps
Weight gain
Incontinence
Aches and pains: Changes in your Doodle’s joints
Blindness and deafness
Mental Changes
Enhancing the Life of Your Aging Doodle
Move It or Lose It: Keeping Your Senior Doodle Active
Walking not running
Keeping the games light
Feeding Your Senior Doodle
Understanding how your dog’s needs have changed
Feeding more often to aid digestion
Old Dog, New Tricks: Training Your Senior Doodle
Exercises for the body
Exercises for the mind
Double Doodle: Adding a Second Dog to Your Family
Looking at Common Reasons to Get a Second Dog
OLD DOGS AND PUPPIES: NOT THE PERFECT MATCH
To give your current dog a companion
To prevent separation anxiety
To Doodle or Not to Doodle: That Is the Question
Knowing What to Look for in a Sibling
Helping the New Duo Get Along
Setting up a positive initial meeting
Acclimating to a new life
Preventing resource guarding
Working with the dogs in tandem
Beginning with some basics
COME AND SIT
SIT-STAY AND DOWN-STAY
TANDEM HEELING
WORKING WITH DISTRACTIONS
Kicking it up a notch: Advanced off-lead in tandem
The Part of Tens
Ten Reasons to Get Your Doodle from a Reputable Breeder
They Know What They’re Producing
They Provide Health Certifications
They Let You Meet the Parents
They Care Who Buys Their Puppies
They Offer Health Guarantees
They’ll Take Your Dog Back if You Can’t Keep Them
They Can Help You Pick the Right Puppy
They Provide Proof of Vaccinations
They Can Give You All Kinds of Guidance after You’ve Taken Your Pup Home
They Care about the Puppies They Produce
Ten Reasons to Share Your Life with a Doodle
Doodles Are Adorable
Doodles Are Extremely Intelligent
Doodles Are Easy to Train
Doodles May Not Shed as Much as Some Other Breeds
Doodles Love People
Doodles Love Other Dogs
Doodles Are Very Sensitive
Doodles Are Entertaining
Doodles Come in All Sizes
Doodles Fit in Any Climate
Index. A
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D
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F
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J
K
L
M
N
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P
Q
R
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T
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About the Author
Dedication
Author’s Acknowledgments
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