Doodle dogs
Book - 2022
"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"--From publisher's description.
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- Published
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Hoboken, NJ :
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
[2022]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Item Description
- "Learning made easy"--Cover.
"Find the Doodle that's best for your family ; train, feed, and raise your new puppy ; discover expert tips for keeping a happy pet"--Cover.
"Inside: the breeds : labradoodles, goldendoodles, and beyond; finding a reputable breeder; caring for your new puppy; grooming and teaching commands; helping your doodle age well; keeping your doodle healthy for years to come"--Page 4 of cover.
Includes index. - Physical Description
- xi, 337 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
- ISBN
- 9781119822257
- Introduction
- About This Book
- Foolish Assumptions
- Icons Used in This Book
- Beyond the Book
- Where to Go from Here
- Part 1. From Poodle to Doodle
- Chapter 1. Meet the Doodle
- Doodle Sizes
- 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
- 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
- Grooming requirements
- Early socialization requirements
- Behavioral quirks
- Trainability
- Dietary requirements
- Exercise requirements
- Separation anxiety
- Meet the Doodles
- Aussiedoodle
- Bernedoodle
- Cavadoodle (Cavapoo)
- Chidoodle (Chipoo)
- Cockapoo
- Goldendoodle
- Havadoodle
- Jackadoodle (Jackapoo)
- Labradoodle
- Maltipoo
- Pekapoo
- Pomapoo
- Pugadoodle (Pugapoo)
- Pyredoodle
- Sheepadoodle
- Shihdoodle (Shihpoo)
- Sproodle
- Whoodie (Wheatenpoo)
- Yorkipoo (Yorkidoodle)
- Part 2. Your Very Own Doodle
- Chapter 4. Pick a Doodle
- Finding Your Doodle
- Searching the web
- Doodle owners
- Groomers
- Identifying a Reputable Breeder
- Looking at the different kinds of breeders
- Asking the right questions
- Visiting a breeder
- Getting health clearances
- 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
- Follow the leader: Testing for social skills
- Chapter 5. Doodle on the Way
- Before Doodle Day: What to Know Before Bringing Your Dog Home
- Financial considerations
- Time considerations
- 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
- Chapter 6. It's Doodle Day: Picking Up Your New Puppy
- Travel Considerations
- Flying with your puppy
- 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
- 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
- Chapter 7. Doodle Care
- Giving Your Doodle the Nutrition They Need
- The basics of nutrition
- Types of dog food
- Going to the Veterinarian
- Choosing a veterinarian
- Spaying or neutering
- Going for regular checkups and vaccinations
- 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
- Offering First-Aid to Your Doodle
- Assembling your canine first-aid kit
- Knowing what to do in an emergency
- Nature's Way: Exploring Natural Foods and Supplements
- Vitamins
- Herbs
- Oils
- 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
- Doodle cuts
- Which cut is right for your dog
- Preparing for grooming
- 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
- Facilitating good behavior
- Capturing behavior
- Shaping 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
- For whom the bell tolls: Training your Doodle to tell you when they have to go
- Chapter 10. Basic Doodle Lessons
- Buying and Using the Right Training Equipment
- Targeting and Marking
- Teaching Your Doodle the Basic Cues
- Sit
- Come
- Heel
- Down
- Stay
- Finish
- Stand
- Chapter 11. 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
- Chapter 12. 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Looking at the different kinds of competitions
- Preparing for your event
- Hunting with Your Doodle
- Having Down-Home Fun with Your Doodle
- Part 5. Senior Doodles
- Chapter 15. Recognizing the Changing Needs of Aging Doodles
- 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
- Chapter 16. 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
- Chapter 17. Double Doodle: Adding a Second Dog to Your Family
- Looking at Common Reasons to Get a Second Dog
- 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
- 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
- Index