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1  Cover

2  Title Page

3  Copyright

4  Introduction About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here

5  Part 1: From Poodle to Doodle Chapter 1: Meet the Doodle Doodle Sizes Doodle Personalities Doodle Health Doodle Training Chapter 2: The Amazing Poodle Meet the Poodle Big, Small, Poodles Have It All Poodle Personalities Common Health Concerns Chapter 3: Considering Your Doodle Options Considering Your Lifestyle Doodle Commonalities Meet the Doodles

6  Part 2: Your Very Own Doodle Chapter 4: Pick a Doodle Finding Your Doodle Identifying a Reputable Breeder Temperament Testing a Doodle Chapter 5: Doodle on the Way Before Doodle Day: What to Know Before Bringing Your Dog Home Puppy-Proofing Your Home Setting Up Sleeping and Eating Areas Stocking Up on Supplies Chapter 6: It’s Doodle Day: Picking Up Your New Puppy Travel Considerations Poop, Pee, Eat, Sleep, Repeat: Setting Up a Feeding and Potty Schedule Giving Your Puppy the Guided Tour 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 Chapter 7: Doodle Care Giving Your Doodle the Nutrition They Need Going to the Veterinarian Recognizing and Addressing Health Issues Offering First-Aid to Your Doodle Nature’s Way: Exploring Natural Foods and Supplements Chapter 8: The Dapper Doodle The Better to Hear You With: Cleaning Your Doodle’s Ears Mani-Pedi Time: Trimming Your Doodle’s Nails Say Cheese!: Keeping Your Doodle’s Teeth Healthy Lookin’ Good: Coat Maintenance Professional Doodle Grooming

7  Part 3: Doodle Training Chapter 9: Doodle Rules and Regulations Setting the Rules Being Consistent, Praising Frequently, and Exercising Patience Being Observant and Harnessing Good Behavior Housetraining Your Puppy Chapter 10: Basic Doodle Lessons Buying and Using the Right Training Equipment Targeting and Marking Teaching Your Doodle the Basic Cues Chapter 11: Advanced Doodle Lessons Increasing the Duration and Distance of Stays and Recalls Walking at Heel without a Leash Distraction-Proofing Your Doodle Enhancing Focus by Capturing Offered Behavior Putting on the Finishing Touches: AKC Rally Puppy Playground: Doodle Agility Fun Chapter 12: Doodle Don’ts Four on the Floor: Stopping Jumping Up I’m Not Your Supper: Stopping Mouthing Chew on This, Not That Oh, the Noise! Getting Your Doodle to Stop Barking All Mine: Teaching Your Doodle to Share Surf’s Up! Stopping Counter-Surfing

8  Part 4: Doodles with a Purpose Chapter 13: Doodles as Assistance Dogs The Better to Hear You With: Hearing Dogs Assistance Doodles Emotional Support Dogs Chapter 14: Doodle Sports Participating in Formal Competitions Hunting with Your Doodle Having Down-Home Fun with Your Doodle

9  Part 5: Senior Doodles Chapter 15: Recognizing the Changing Needs of Aging Doodles Physical Changes Mental Changes Chapter 16: Enhancing the Life of Your Aging Doodle Move It or Lose It: Keeping Your Senior Doodle Active Feeding Your Senior Doodle Old Dog, New Tricks: Training Your Senior Doodle Chapter 17: Double Doodle: Adding a Second Dog to Your Family Looking at Common Reasons to Get a Second Dog To Doodle or Not to Doodle: That Is the Question Knowing What to Look for in a Sibling Helping the New Duo Get Along

10  Part 6: The Part of Tens Chapter 18: 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 Chapter 19: 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

11  Index

12  About the Author

13  Supplemental Images

14  Connect with Dummies

15  End User License Agreement