How you handle a Labradoodle is the secret to having a calm dog. The Doodle is a quiet and easy dog when born, but as they get older their energy-levels start to grow and they are ready to experience life! Some Labradoodles calm down around years of age, while others just continue being active right into their mature years.
The secret to successful ownership is plenty of exercise to burn off some of their overflowing energy. The Labradoodle is known for having a passion for life, and they want to follow you everywhere as they want to be a part of any action they can. The best thing you can do for this dog is to keep them busy. Labradoodles have a great personality, they are gentle around children, and they are generally an excellent family dog.
There are methods to calm a Labradoodle so that you remain in control of the dog, and it is worth the effort to follow the steps. A dog will usually follow your lead, so if you are overly excited, noisy and bouncing all over the place, they will copy you. And this also applies the other way round, so if you can remain calm they will typically follow your lead. They are a highly intelligent dog, kind-spirited, good-natured, and very eager to please.
The Labradoodle puppy will grow into a rather large and solid dog and they do require training. Blessed with a loyal, affectionate nature and patience, especially around children, makes the Doodle an ideal family friend. But as with all youngsters, they can prove to be quite a handful and you will have to be their guide and watch them through their puppy years. Although they are rowdy and extremely energetic as puppies, with enough patience and training they will become reliable and loving companions, and they are also a top choice for a service dog, as they love human leadership and interaction.
The popularity of the Labradoodle breed is growing every year, and this achievement is proof of their wonderful nature and personality. Re: At what age do doodles calm down Post by lizzie tb » Fri Jul 31, pm I think it must be, as Toby is nineteen months old and has quietened down quite a lot. You're also right that I do miss his previous naughtiness sometimes, but it's nice he's relaxing a little and I'm not up and down to him all the time.
Bertie my ASD seems to be calming down a little as well, he's coming up to a year old. Re: At what age do doodles calm down Post by Barneyboy » Fri Jul 31, pm I think Barney was about 18 months when he first looked at me like an adult dog and not a complete nutcase He sill has his sense of fun but I have to be honest a calmer Dex is wonderful!!!
Dee xx. Re: At what age do doodles calm down Post by janettehamman » Sat Aug 01, am Good to hear that all is normal here then and that the mad doodle stage does eventually make way for a lovely quiet doodle. By the way what does ASD mean something dog?? So we are thinking of getting another one although I have posted a few things on here about being worried about having 2 big dogs my OH who was not a dog person now says no when I say we will get a smaller dog, he wants another doodle Just looking at Hollys ticker tape and realised she was bang on 18 months when this change took place so same as Barneyboy.
Re: At what age do doodles calm down Post by MalcolmW » Sat Aug 01, am Lottie has been quite calm since a puppy - probably due Daisy my Mini Schnauzer ruling over her with a like an absolute monarch. She still has her mad moments, and she can be very mad and bad! I had to have Daisy put to sleep 2 months ago, and Lottie tried to assert her authority over Leo my remaining Schnauzer but one growl a from him and she gave up Now I have Ruby see other thread I am waiting to see if Lottie will become a mother figure or a play pal.
Training is really important for every dog. Labradoodles are super smart dogs and you can teach them pretty much everything. If you are consistent and really devoted to training your dog, it can last months. If you have a budget, you can have someone else train your dog or you can pay for training sessions where you can go together with your pet. As soon as you bring a puppy you should start with obedience training then crate, housebreaking, and potty training. There are many training options objects training, voice commands training… and the good thing is that your Labradoodle is a fast learner and you can teach him whatever you want.
You just need to have patience and determination. Never give up. Proper training along with other activities and your love and attention should make your Labradoodle happy, well-behaved, and confident dog. Good training will also influence your Labradoodle to calm down.
Note that every healthy Labradoodle requires at least minutes of daily exercise. The exact time depends on several factors such as size, age, temperament, energy level, living conditions, etc.
Generally, a miniature Labradoodle needs at least 30 minutes of daily exercise but a larger Labradoodle requires a minimum of 60 minutes. Neither includes the time your dog spent inside the house, no matter how active he was. Pay special attention in case you have a puppy. After that, you can start with short walks on a leash but take this as a ground rule: 5 minutes of exercise x per month of age. So if you have a 4-month old puppy, he should have 20 minutes of daily exercise and not more.
Gradually increase the time your puppy spends exercising and that will help him to properly build up the muscle structure and stamina. Avoid exercising your dog on a full stomach. It can cause bloat. Safe rule: no exercise at least one hour before or after the meal. Lack of exercise may result in restless behavior. The same will happen if you keep your Labradoodle locked inside for too many hours. Bottom line is that if you cannot commit to having at least one walk better to have two or even three walks on daily basis with your Labradoodle a day, then maybe you should consider giving your dog to someone else.
Again, dogs like routine. That is why it is absolutely necessary to make an exact schedule and not to change it often.
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