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Doodle Dogs For Dummies


Doodle Dogs For Dummies


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von: Miriam Fields-Babineau

16,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 17.09.2021
ISBN/EAN: 9781119822271
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 352

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<p><b>Fall in love with a Doodle Dog! This guide tells you everything you need to know about this popular cross-breed.</b></p> <p>With their cute names and curly coats, Doodles have become popular pets. And why not? They’re more than just cute—they’re generally affectionate, playful, and highly trainable dogs. They also don’t shed much, so they’ll ideal for people with pet allergies. In other words, a perfect family companion!</p> <p>If you don’t know exactly what a Doodle is, they’re a cross breed of a poodle with another kind of dog; think Labradoodles (Labrador and poodle), Aussiedoodles (Australian shepherd and poodle), Goldendoodles (Golden Retriever and poodle), or Sheepadoodles (English Sheepdog and poodle). You get the idea. The possibilities are endless and no matter the crossbreed, they all live in the cuteness zone.</p> <p>If you don’t want to resist—and who can?—<i>Doodle Dogs For Dummies</i> is the ultimate guide on all things Doodles. You’ll find helpful information within its pages whether you’re just considering a Doodle, or you’ve already brought one home.</p> <ul> <li>Learn how to identify breeds</li> <li>Find the Doodle that's best for your family</li> <li>Pick a breeder or go the animal shelter route</li> <li>Keep your Doodle looking their best with proper grooming</li> <li>Acclimate your Doodle to your home, including to other pets</li> <li>Get expert tips on training and healthy treats for your Doodle</li> </ul> <p>From long walks on sunny days to cuddling on the couch, you have a lot of quality time to look forward to with your furry best friend. And <i>Doodle Dogs For Dummies</i> will ensure that your Doodle is happy and healthy for their lifetime.</p>
<p><b>Introduction</b><b> 1</b></p> <p>About This Book 2</p> <p>Foolish Assumptions 2</p> <p>Icons Used in This Book 3</p> <p>Beyond the Book 3</p> <p>Where to Go from Here 4</p> <p><b>Part 1: From Poodle to Doodle 5</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 1: Meet the Doodle</b><b> 7</b></p> <p>Doodle Sizes 7</p> <p>Toy-size Doodles 9</p> <p>Miniature-size Doodles 10</p> <p>Standard-size Doodles 11</p> <p>Doodle Personalities 12</p> <p>Super-sensitive 12</p> <p>Very intuitive 14</p> <p>Hyperactive 15</p> <p>Doodle Health 15</p> <p>Life span 15</p> <p>Potential health issues 16</p> <p>Doodle Training 17</p> <p>Puppies: Up to 4 months old 17</p> <p>Adolescents: 4 to 8 months old 17</p> <p>Adults: Over 8 months old 18</p> <p><b>Chapter 2: The Amazing Poodle</b><b> 19</b></p> <p>Meet the Poodle 20</p> <p>Big, Small, Poodles Have It All 23</p> <p>Poodle Personalities 23</p> <p>Common Health Concerns 24</p> <p><b>Chapter 3: Considering Your Doodle Options</b><b> 25</b></p> <p>Considering Your Lifestyle 26</p> <p>Doodle Commonalities 28</p> <p>Grooming requirements 28</p> <p>Early socialization requirements 28</p> <p>Behavioral quirks 28</p> <p>Trainability 28</p> <p>Dietary requirements 29</p> <p>Exercise requirements 29</p> <p>Separation anxiety 29</p> <p>Meet the Doodles 29</p> <p>Aussiedoodle 30</p> <p>Bernedoodle 32</p> <p>Cavadoodle (Cavapoo) 34</p> <p>Chidoodle (Chipoo) 36</p> <p>Cockapoo 38</p> <p>Goldendoodle 40</p> <p>Havadoodle 42</p> <p>Jackadoodle (Jackapoo) 44</p> <p>Labradoodle 46</p> <p>Maltipoo 48</p> <p>Pekapoo 50</p> <p>Pomapoo 52</p> <p>Pugadoodle (Pugapoo) 54</p> <p>Pyredoodle 56</p> <p>Sheepadoodle 58</p> <p>Shihdoodle (Shihpoo) 60</p> <p>Sproodle 62</p> <p>Whoodle (Wheatenpoo) 64</p> <p>Yorkipoo (Yorkidoodle) 66</p> <p><b>Part 2: Your Very Own Doodle 69</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 4: Pick a Doodle</b><b> 71</b></p> <p>Finding Your Doodle 71</p> <p>Searching the web 71</p> <p>Doodle owners 72</p> <p>Groomers 72</p> <p>Identifying a Reputable Breeder 73</p> <p>Looking at the different kinds of breeders 73</p> <p>Asking the right questions 76</p> <p>Visiting a breeder 77</p> <p>Getting health clearances 78</p> <p>Reading the puppy purchase contract 81</p> <p>Temperament Testing a Doodle 82</p> <p>Be gentle: Testing for touch sensitivity 82</p> <p>What’s that? Testing for movement and object sensitivity 84</p> <p>Who’s the boss? Testing for confidence or passivity 86</p> <p>I’ll get that! Testing for possessiveness and retrieval ability 89</p> <p>Follow the leader: Testing for social skills 91</p> <p><b>Chapter 5: Doodle on the Way</b><b> 93</b></p> <p>Before Doodle Day: What to Know Before Bringing Your Dog Home 93</p> <p>Financial considerations 94</p> <p>Time considerations 95</p> <p>Space considerations 97</p> <p>Puppy-Proofing Your Home 97</p> <p>Removing chewing hazards 98</p> <p>Protecting your furniture 99</p> <p>Safety first 101</p> <p>Setting Up Sleeping and Eating Areas 102</p> <p>The crate: Your dog’s first place to sleep 103</p> <p>Thinking outside the box: Letting your dog sleep outside a crate 103</p> <p>Buying bedding 104</p> <p>Giving your dog a place to eat 104</p> <p>Stocking Up on Supplies 105</p> <p>Collars, harnesses, and leashes 105</p> <p>Dishes and bowls 105</p> <p>Toys 106</p> <p><b>Chapter 6: It’s Doodle Day: Picking Up Your New Puppy</b><b> 109</b></p> <p>Travel Considerations 110</p> <p>Flying with your puppy 110</p> <p>Traveling by car 112</p> <p>Poop, Pee, Eat, Sleep, Repeat: Setting Up a Feeding and Potty Schedule 113</p> <p>Giving Your Puppy the Guided Tour 114</p> <p>Showing your pup around 114</p> <p>Greeting the family 115</p> <p>Meeting other pets 116</p> <p>Taking your Doodle out to do their business 119</p> <p>Helping Your Doodle through the First-Night Blues 120</p> <p>Planning Activities to Keep Your Doodle Entertained 121</p> <p>It Takes a Village: Making Sure the Whole Family is Onboard 122</p> <p>Feeding times 122</p> <p>Potty breaks 123</p> <p>Training and exercise routines 123</p> <p><b>Chapter 7: Doodle Care</b><b> 125</b></p> <p>Giving Your Doodle the Nutrition They Need 125</p> <p>The basics of nutrition 126</p> <p>Types of dog food 127</p> <p>Going to the Veterinarian 131</p> <p>Choosing a veterinarian 131</p> <p>Spaying or neutering 134</p> <p>Going for regular checkups and vaccinations 135</p> <p>Controlling parasites 138</p> <p>Recognizing and Addressing Health Issues 139</p> <p>Itches, bumps and spots: Skin disorders 139</p> <p>Food allergies 140</p> <p>Finicky or piggy: Eating disorders 140</p> <p>Born with it or accidental: Skeletal issues 141</p> <p>Common food sensitivities 142</p> <p>Itches, bumps and spots: Skin disorders 143</p> <p>Offering First-Aid to Your Doodle 144</p> <p>Assembling your canine first-aid kit 145</p> <p>Knowing what to do in an emergency 146</p> <p>Nature’s Way: Exploring Natural Foods and Supplements 153</p> <p>Vitamins 153</p> <p>Herbs 154</p> <p>Oils 154</p> <p><b>Chapter 8: The Dapper Doodle</b><b> 157</b></p> <p>The Better to Hear You With: Cleaning Your Doodle’s Ears 157</p> <p>Mani-Pedi Time: Trimming Your Doodle’s Nails 159</p> <p>Say Cheese!: Keeping Your Doodle’s Teeth Healthy 161</p> <p>Lookin’ Good: Coat Maintenance 163</p> <p>Professional Doodle Grooming 165</p> <p>Doodle cuts 166</p> <p>Which cut is right for your dog 170</p> <p>Preparing for grooming 170</p> <p><b>Part 3: Doodle Training 173</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 9: Doodle Rules and Regulations</b><b> 175</b></p> <p>Setting the Rules 175</p> <p>Being Consistent, Praising Frequently, and Exercising Patience 176</p> <p>Being Observant and Harnessing Good Behavior 177</p> <p>Facilitating good behavior 178</p> <p>Capturing behavior 179</p> <p>Shaping behavior 180</p> <p>Housetraining Your Puppy 181</p> <p>Crate training 181</p> <p>Finding the right outdoor relief area 183</p> <p>Observing and directing your pup’s behavior 184</p> <p>Training your Doodle to potty on cue 184</p> <p>For whom the bell tolls: Training your Doodle to tell you when they have to go 186</p> <p><b>Chapter 10: Basic Doodle Lessons</b><b> 187</b></p> <p>Buying and Using the Right Training Equipment 187</p> <p>Targeting and Marking 192</p> <p>Teaching Your Doodle the Basic Cues 195</p> <p>Sit 195</p> <p>Come 196</p> <p>Heel 198</p> <p>Down 202</p> <p>Stay 204</p> <p>Finish 208</p> <p>Stand 214</p> <p><b>Chapter 11: Advanced Doodle Lessons</b><b> 217</b></p> <p>Increasing the Duration and Distance of Stays and Recalls 217</p> <p>Increasing the distance during stays 218</p> <p>Getting your dog to come from a stay 221</p> <p>Walking at Heel without a Leash 224</p> <p>Phase 1: Dragging the leash 224</p> <p>Phase 2: Using a pull-tab leash 225</p> <p>Distraction-Proofing Your Doodle 226</p> <p>Toys 228</p> <p>Children 229</p> <p>Dogs 231</p> <p>Other animals 233</p> <p>Enhancing Focus by Capturing Offered Behavior 234</p> <p>Capturing heeling off lead 234</p> <p>Voluntary stays 235</p> <p>Putting on the Finishing Touches: AKC Rally 236</p> <p>Puppy Playground: Doodle Agility Fun 238</p> <p><b>Chapter 12: Doodle Don’ts </b><b>241</b></p> <p>Four on the Floor: Stopping Jumping Up 242</p> <p>Understanding why dogs jump 243</p> <p>Keeping your Doodle’s feet on the ground 243</p> <p>Curing the insistent jumper 244</p> <p>I’m Not Your Supper: Stopping Mouthing 247</p> <p>Understanding why dogs nip and mouth 247</p> <p>Preventing the problem 247</p> <p>Curing the problem 248</p> <p>Chew on This, Not That 248</p> <p>Understanding why dogs chew 249</p> <p>Solving the problem 250</p> <p>Oh, the Noise! Getting Your Doodle to Stop Barking 253</p> <p>Keeping your Doodle occupied while you’re gone 254</p> <p>Helping your Doodle to be confident on their own 255</p> <p>Stopping barking on cue 256</p> <p>All Mine: Teaching Your Doodle to Share 256</p> <p>Surf’s Up! Stopping Counter-Surfing 257</p> <p><b>Part 4: Doodles with a Purpose 259</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 13: Doodles as Assistance Dogs</b><b> 261</b></p> <p>The Better to Hear You With: Hearing Dogs 262</p> <p>Assistance Doodles 263</p> <p>Emotional Support Dogs 264</p> <p><b>Chapter 14: Doodle Sports</b><b> 267</b></p> <p>Participating in Formal Competitions 267</p> <p>Looking at the different kinds of competitions 268</p> <p>Preparing for your event 275</p> <p>Hunting with Your Doodle 277</p> <p>Having Down-Home Fun with Your Doodle 278</p> <p><b>Part 5: Senior Doodles 281</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 15: Recognizing the Changing Needs of Aging Doodles</b><b> 283</b></p> <p>Physical Changes 285</p> <p>Worsening allergies 285</p> <p>Bad breath 285</p> <p>Lumps and bumps 286</p> <p>Weight gain 286</p> <p>Incontinence 286</p> <p>Aches and pains: Changes in your Doodle’s joints 286</p> <p>Blindness and deafness 287</p> <p>Mental Changes 288</p> <p><b>Chapter 16: Enhancing the Life of Your Aging Doodle</b><b> 291</b></p> <p>Move It or Lose It: Keeping Your Senior Doodle Active 291</p> <p>Walking not running 292</p> <p>Keeping the games light 292</p> <p>Feeding Your Senior Doodle 293</p> <p>Understanding how your dog’s needs have changed 293</p> <p>Feeding more often to aid digestion 294</p> <p>Old Dog, New Tricks: Training Your Senior Doodle 295</p> <p>Exercises for the body 295</p> <p>Exercises for the mind 296</p> <p><b>Chapter 17: Double Doodle: Adding a Second Dog to Your Family</b><b> 299</b></p> <p>Looking at Common Reasons to Get a Second Dog 300</p> <p>To give your current dog a companion 301</p> <p>To prevent separation anxiety 301</p> <p>To Doodle or Not to Doodle: That is the Question 302</p> <p>Knowing What to Look for in a Sibling 303</p> <p>Helping the New Duo Get Along 304</p> <p>Setting up a positive initial meeting 304</p> <p>Acclimating to a new life 305</p> <p>Preventing resource guarding 307</p> <p>Working with the dogs in tandem 308</p> <p><b>Part 6: The Part of Tens 319</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 18: Ten Reasons to Get Your Doodle from a Reputable Breeder</b><b> 321</b></p> <p>They Know What They’re Producing 322</p> <p>They Provide Health Certifications 322</p> <p>They Let You Meet the Parents 322</p> <p>They Care Who Buys Their Puppies 323</p> <p>They Offer Health Guarantees 323</p> <p>They’ll Take Your Dog Back if You Can’t Keep Them 323</p> <p>They Can Help You Pick the Right Puppy 324</p> <p>They Provide Proof of Vaccinations 324</p> <p>They Can Give You All Kinds of Guidance after You’ve Taken Your Pup Home 324</p> <p>They Care about the Puppies They Produce 324</p> <p><b>Chapter 19: Ten Reasons to Share Your Life with a Doodle</b><b> 325</b></p> <p>Doodles Are Adorable 325</p> <p>Doodles Are Extremely Intelligent 325</p> <p>Doodles Are Easy to Train 326</p> <p>Doodles May Not Shed as Much as Some Other Breeds 326</p> <p>Doodles Love People 326</p> <p>Doodles Love Other Dogs 327</p> <p>Doodles Are Very Sensitive 327</p> <p>Doodles Are Entertaining 327</p> <p>Doodles Come in All Sizes 327</p> <p>Doodles Fit in Any Climate 328</p> <p>Index 329</p>
<p><b>Miriam Fields-Babineau</b> has been a professional animal trainer since 1978 and an animal writer since 1986. She has authored 47 books, including <i>Mixed Breeds For Dummies and Training Mixed Breed Dogs</i>. She is Human Mom to 6 animals. Although only one is a dog, the three horses and two cats think they are, too.</p>
<p><b>Your get-started guide to doodling around</b></p> <p>It’s a family-friendly pet, it’s a trainable show-dog, it’s a Doodle! Part Poodle and part you-name-it, these crossbred cuties are capturing hearts far and wide. <i>Doodle Dogs For Dummies</i> is the must-have reference on all things Doodle. Choose your pet, keep them healthy, move from basic housetraining to advanced commands, and enhance the life of your curly-haired companion through all ages and stages. With Dummies to help you smoothly add one more fuzzy member to your family, you’ll soon be shouting “Whoop-dee-doodle!” <p><b>Inside…</b> <ul><b><li>The breeds: Labradoodles, goldendoodles, and beyond</li> <li>Finding a reputable breeder</li> <li>Caring for your new puppy</li> <li>Grooming and teaching commands</li> <li> Helping your Doodle age well</li> <li>Keeping your Doodle healthy for years to come</li></b></ul>

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