Doodle Dogs for Dummies - Miriam Fields-Babineau

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Auteur(s) : Miriam Fields-Babineau

Editeur : Wiley

Langue : Anglais

Parution : 01/10/2021

Format : Moyen, de 350g à 1kg

Nombre de pages : 352

Expédition : 500

Dimensions : 18.8 x 23.3 x 2.2

ISBN : 1119822254

Résumé :

Your get-started guide to doodling around

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. Doodle Dogs For Dummies 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!

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

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Sommaire:

Introduction 1

About This Book 2

Foolish Assumptions 2

Icons Used in This Book 3

Beyond the Book 3

Where to Go from Here 4

Part 1: From Poodle to Doodle?5

Chapter 1: Meet the Doodle 7

Doodle Sizes 7

Toy-size Doodles 9

Miniature-size Doodles 10

Standard-size Doodles 11

Doodle Personalities 12

Super-sensitive 12

Very intuitive 14

Hyperactive 15

Doodle Health 15

Life span 15

Potential health issues 16

Doodle Training 17

Puppies: Up to 4 months old 17

Adolescents: 4 to 8 months old 17

Adults: Over 8 months old 18

Chapter 2: The Amazing Poodle 19

Meet the Poodle 20

Big, Small, Poodles Have It All 23

Poodle Personalities 23

Common Health Concerns 24

Chapter 3: Considering Your Doodle Options 25

Considering Your Lifestyle 26

Doodle Commonalities 28

Grooming requirements 28

Early socialization requirements 28

Behavioral quirks 28

Trainability 28

Dietary requirements 29

Exercise requirements 29

Separation anxiety 29

Meet the Doodles 29

Aussiedoodle 30

Bernedoodle 32

Cavadoodle (Cavapoo) 34

Chidoodle (Chipoo) 36

Cockapoo 38

Goldendoodle 40

Havadoodle 42

Jackadoodle (Jackapoo) 44

Labradoodle 46

Maltipoo 48

Pekapoo 50

Pomapoo 52

Pugadoodle (Pugapoo) 54

Pyredoodle 56

Sheepadoodle 58

Shihdoodle (Shihpoo) 60

Sproodle 62

Whoodle (Wheatenpoo) 64

Yorkipoo (Yorkidoodle) 66

Part 2: Your Very Own Doodle?69

Chapter 4: Pick a Doodle 71

Finding Your Doodle 71

Searching the web 71

Doodle owners 72

Groomers 72

Identifying a Reputable Breeder 73

Looking at the different kinds of breeders 73

Asking the right questions 76

Visiting a breeder 77

Getting health clearances 78

Reading the puppy purchase contract 81

Temperament Testing a Doodle 82

Be gentle: Testing for touch sensitivity 82

What's that? Testing for movement and object sensitivity 84

Who's the boss? Testing for confidence or passivity 86

I'll get that! Testing for possessiveness and retrieval ability 89

Follow the leader: Testing for social skills 91

Chapter 5: Doodle on the Way 93

Before Doodle Day: What to Know Before Bringing Your Dog Home 93

Financial considerations 94

Time considerations 95

Space considerations 97

Puppy-Proofing Your Home 97

Removing chewing hazards 98

Protecting your furniture 99

Safety first 101

Setting Up Sleeping and Eating Areas 102

The crate: Your dog's first place to sleep 103

Thinking outside the box: Letting your dog sleep outside a crate 103

Buying bedding 104

Giving your dog a place to eat 104

Stocking Up on Supplies 105

Collars, harnesses, and leashes 105

Dishes and bowls 105

Toys 106

Chapter 6: It's Doodle Day: Picking Up Your New Puppy 109

Travel Considerations 110

Flying with your puppy 110

Traveling by car 112

Poop, Pee, Eat, Sleep, Repeat: Setting Up a Feeding and Potty Schedule 113

Giving Your Puppy the Guided Tour 114

Showing your pup around 114

Greeting the family 115

Meeting other pets 116

Taking your Doodle out to do their business 119

Helping Your Doodle through the First-Night Blues 120

Planning Activities to Keep Your D...