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You may start off with a fixed idea about having a male or female dog, or how you want your pup to look, but keep an open mind. You don’t know yet which dog will appeal to you or fit with your family. Fortunately, Doodles love kids! Doodles are incredibly patient and are like big children at heart, and they make the perfect companion for people both young and old. How active are you? And to train, socialize, and exercise each puppy requires a lot of time, energy, and money. Don’t Get a Dog Based on a Stereotype

As well as puppy-proofing your home, you’ll need to make sure you’re prepared with all of the supplies your puppy will need. Here are some things that your list could include: Your dog’s disposition isn’t just its personality. Disposition depends on deeply rooted genetic tendencies, temperament, and inclinations that truly define who your dog is. Choosing a dog: top 13 questions when adopting a puppy 1. How much exercise do you want to give your dog? I play ball, walk her, have her play with my other dogs, and even put her in daycare on the days I don’t have enough time to meet her needs.He shouldn’t cough or have difficulty breathing, which could both be signs of illness or a genetic problem. For example, bulldogs, pekingese, and pugs are among the breeds that are more likely to have breathing problems and overheat. Breed Types How much hair are you prepared to put up with in your house and all over your clothes? Some dogs shed hair… a lot, everywhere - and it’s not always the ones you think! Many short-haired breeds shed far more than longer-haired ones. 7. Are you prepared to groom them as well as yourself? Dogs from the working group are alert, intelligent, strong, and bred to work with people to perform various tasks. Some were bred to guard property, to pull sleds, or to perform water rescue. Whether you're brand new to easy-repeat or not, we know you might have a few questions, and we'd like to make sure you have all the information you need.

Calming products: Plug-in diffusers that release calming pheromones can be good for the first few weeks. They can help your puppy feel more relaxed around the home – especially during those first nights! You can also buy calming collars or supplements that might help your puppy if you’re travelling, visiting the vets or when they start venturing out into the world. They are a breed that isn’t known for many health issues (unlike many other toy breeds) that is growing in popularity every year. The Eager to Please: While all Doodles are eager to please, some pups just have a supernatural affinity for people. It’s important to choose a puppy who fits in with your lifestyle. If you’d rather watch television than go jogging, you’d want a pup who isn’t too active.

A toy breed may not be the right choice for a toddler. A tiny dog may inadvertently be injured by such a young child. And if you choose a large breed, you’ll have to watch that the young tyke isn’t run over by boisterous play. You also have the functionality to pause your subscription on easy repeat, simply go to ‘My Account’ to do this. Reputable centres will be very careful about matching the right people with the right dogs - they certainly don't want them being rejected again nor do they want you to take on a dog that's not suitable for you. Staff carefully assess the dogs they take in, and will spend time getting to know you, your family and your lifestyle before they match you with any of their dogs. They'll also be happy to give you advice and answer any questions you might have. If getting the right dog for you has led you down the path of getting a puppy, you'll find that they're naturally curious and keen to learn, so having time to train them is an absolute must. With your love, care and training you can turn their enthusiastic blank canvas into a masterpiece! Training is great fun but hard work - you'll need to teach them everything from toilet training to walking on the lead. If you have the time and the patience, you'll find their transformation hugely rewarding and all the effort you put in will help build a great bond between you and your puppy. The author assume you are agile enough to squat for training sessions and to pop up and down without using your hands for assistance.