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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!
Table of Contents
| What is the Labradoole? | p. 4 |
| Working Origins of a Designer Breed | p. 5 |
| Doodle Mania | p. 7 |
| Labradoodles to Australian Labradoodles (and Everything in Between) | p. 8 |
| Characteristics of the Labradoodle | p. 18 |
| Labradoodle/Australian Labradoodle Qualities | p. 19 |
| Grooming Requirements | p. 23 |
| Bigger Dog = Bigger Expenses | p. 24 |
| Is the Labradoodle Healthier? | p. 24 |
| Thinking It Through | p. 25 |
| Which Labradoodle for Me? | p. 26 |
| Types of Breeders | p. 27 |
| Selecting the Right Pup for You | p. 30 |
| Adult Doodle Adoption | p. 33 |
| When You Choose, Choose Wisely | p. 33 |
| Puppy Preparations | p. 34 |
| Puppy-proofing the Home | p. 35 |
| Safe Yards | p. 36 |
| First Night Survival Tips | p. 40 |
| HOW-TO: Mastering Housetraining Basics | p. 42 |
| Labradoodle Basic Care | p. 44 |
| Good Nutrition and Basic Food Choices | p. 45 |
| Puppy Feeding Guidelines | p. 50 |
| Adult Feeding Tips | p. 51 |
| Exercise: A Tired Doodle Is a Good Doodle | p. 51 |
| Activities for the Doodle | p. 52 |
| Grooming Your Labradoodle | p. 55 |
| Puppy's First Exam | p. 58 |
| How to Find a Veterinarian | p. 59 |
| Recommended Vaccinations | p. 60 |
| Non-core Vaccinations | p. 60 |
| Controlling Parasites | p. 61 |
| The Spay/Neuter Question | p. 64 |
| Identification for Your Labradoodle | p. 65 |
| Doodle Health | p. 66 |
| Starting with Skin | p. 68 |
| Moving to Muscular and Joint Disorders | p. 69 |
| Disorders of the Eye | p. 71 |
| Other Diseases | p. 73 |
| The "C" Word | p. 74 |
| Training Basics | p. 76 |
| Benefits of Training Your Doodle | p. 77 |
| Positive, Reward-based Training Theory (and Practice) | p. 78 |
| How to Set Up Your Doodle for Success | p. 80 |
| Putting It All Together | p. 82 |
| Basic Commands Your Doodle Needs to Know | p. 82 |
| Walk Nicely: Teach This Now | p. 86 |
| HOW-TO: Create a Social Doodle | p. 88 |
| Information | p. 90 |
| Index | p. 94 |