Labradoodles

by Joan Hustace Walker

Overview

An essential guide for choosing, preparing for, raising, and training a healthy, well-behaved Labradoodle puppy or dog.

While Labradoodles first came into existence when a breeder sought a service dog with the low-shedding coat of a poodle and the gentleness and trainability of a Labrador Retriever, Labradoodles have gone on to become a beloved member of the family for thousands of households.

Learn tips and practical advice on:

• Housing and preparing for the arrival of your pup
• Basic care, including health care, nutrition, and grooming
• Behavior and characteristics common to the doodle
• Positive, reward-based training methods

Whether you're a new, first-time dog owner or want to brush up on your puppy-raising skills, The Complete Pet Owner's Manual on the Labradoodle has everything you need to make life with your delightful, funny, and smart dog comfortable and enjoyable—for you and the dog alike.

With beautiful color photography, this also makes a great gift for Labradoodle lovers and owners!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781438068787
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	06/01/2017
Series:	Complete Pet Owner's Manuals
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	96
File size:	44 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

Table of Contents

What is the Labradoole? 4

Working Origins of a Designer Breed 5

Doodle Mania 7

Labradoodles to Australian Labradoodles (and Everything in Between) 8

Characteristics of the Labradoodle 18

Labradoodle/Australian Labradoodle Qualities 19

Grooming Requirements 23

Bigger Dog = Bigger Expenses 24

Is the Labradoodle Healthier? 24

Thinking It Through 25

Which Labradoodle for Me? 26

Types of Breeders 27

Selecting the Right Pup for You 30

Adult Doodle Adoption 33

When You Choose, Choose Wisely 33

Puppy Preparations 34

Puppy-proofing the Home 35

Safe Yards 36

First Night Survival Tips 40

HOW-TO: Mastering Housetraining Basics 42

Labradoodle Basic Care 44

Good Nutrition and Basic Food Choices 45

Puppy Feeding Guidelines 50

Adult Feeding Tips 51

Exercise: A Tired Doodle Is a Good Doodle 51

Activities for the Doodle 52

Grooming Your Labradoodle 55

Puppy's First Exam 58

How to Find a Veterinarian 59

Recommended Vaccinations 60

Non-core Vaccinations 60

Controlling Parasites 61

The Spay/Neuter Question 64

Identification for Your Labradoodle 65

Doodle Health 66

Starting with Skin 68

Moving to Muscular and Joint Disorders 69

Disorders of the Eye 71

Other Diseases 73

The "C" Word 74

Training Basics 76

Benefits of Training Your Doodle 77

Positive, Reward-based Training Theory (and Practice) 78

How to Set Up Your Doodle for Success 80

Putting It All Together 82

Basic Commands Your Doodle Needs to Know 82

Walk Nicely: Teach This Now 86

HOW-TO: Create a Social Doodle 88

Information 90

Index 94