In our summer travels this year, we noticed more than a few goldendoodles being great travel and vacation buddies. When you meet a dog with good manners, they always stand out. Doodles seem to do really well and are generally very social, but as we like to tell new families, a little early training can go a long way.
Nala is not only a quick learner; she’s on her way to being a Goldendoodle model in Austin, TX
A puppy is so cute, it’s hard to find fault with anything they do, but what’s cute at 2 months could be a whole different cup of tea at a year old. A well bred and well socialized puppy has a good head start, which is what we aim do at Rainfield Goldendoodles, The goal is to raise a dog that’s always welcome and interacts with the world around him or her in a positive, well mannered way.
Cash, an F1 doodle loves to be out and about
Training classes with your Goldendoodle puppies are a lot of fun. They’re such a fun-loving, smart breed and are generally easy to train. We get a lot of reports back of the doodles quickly becoming the stars of their training classes.
Albert, an F1 red goldendoodle, loves outdoor dining at Chuys in downtown Houston
We have had some of our puppies go unto further training for a variety of jobs. There are some great trainers in Houston that can take your puppy through the basics and on through the Canine Good Citizen test and beyond. Doodles love challenges and training opens new possibilities. Get started today!
We hear that Moka, an F1 goldendoodle is already the star of her puppy training class.
When I have puppies around the house, it seems I never tire of observing their never ending antics. Each day it seems like many new things pop up and as many times as I have seen it, I still laugh as if it was the first time. Although a lot of their actions are just plain normal fun, I try to capture some of these moments and turn them into ‘teaching moments’. My world evolves into days of inadvertently seeing things through puppies eyes. Just what are they thinking? We are a team, a family and a lot of fun.
And, puppies are Heart Healthy! Although they are unarguably, a lot of work, they have a way of making their people just forget things,overlook the mess and flop down on the floor to relish the moments. The puppies certainly know how to squeeze the best out of every moment they are not eating and sleeping. What’s important anyway? Their zest and enthusiasm for life, their love of exploring and the awe they seem to have at the smallest of things they happen to bump into, is contagious. And, we treasure them all!.
Yes, Goldendoodles are wonderful dogs and have qualities that have won them a a growing place in the hearts of dog lovers world wide. It’s a fact. Their cheery, funny and warm personality is not the only reason! I get more people asking about their hypo-allergic qualities more than anything else. A typical phone call will most likely include a variation of the question, “Goldendoodles are truly allergy free dogs, right? It’s a good question as it seems allergies are taking a toll on so many of us and it can be hard when you love dogs or the kids are begging for a pet. Browsing web sites, you will run into people that will makes claims that will contain misleading information about the Doodle, both good and bad. When allergies are an issue, it is important to have a good understanding of what to
expect when you are considering a Goldendoodle addition to your family.
To start off, there is no 100% hypo-allergenic dog. When you hear the term hypo-allergenic, it simply means less allergens. It is not synonymous with non-
allergenic. Some dogs and other animals just have a lower incidence of causing allergies. Where dogs are concerned, Poodle mixes have become more popular because of their low shed qualities. They have made it possible for many people, that have mild to moderate allergies, to enjoy having a dog in their home. If you suffer from allergies and have a question
about pet allergies, is always very important to check with your doctor before purchasing a Goldendoodle. Bre
eders can not and should not take responsibility for a person’s allergic reaction as there are so many types of allergies and most breeders are not qualified to answer. I have invited people to my home to interact with my puppies before hand but generally I would not take that responsibility either. A person considering a poodle mix, can always try and locate a Doodle through a Vet , visiting a dog park, Dog Rescue group or groomer. Visiting with adult Goldendoodles can give you an idea of how you will do with the mix. They are very popular and not hard to find.
F1, F1b and F2
Our puppies are all F1 . Our parent dogs are AKC registered Golden Retrievers or AKC Standard Poodles. The puppies from these parents are known as F1 Goldendoodles. They can have either a wavy coat, wavy shag, soft wave with a curl or occasionally a flat coat. When a Goldendoodle is bred back to a Poodle, these pups are called F1b. They will most likely have more poodle qualities. When 2 Goldendoodles are bred together, the puppies are known as F2. With this combination, the coat is less predictable and F2 puppies often tend to take on more Golden Retriever qualities. Concerning our puppies, we do try and stay in contact with our families that have our Rainfield Goldendoodle puppies. We check up on how they are doing with training, shedding and grooming issues, behavior etc. As far as allergies, we have consistently found that our puppies have done well in homes with people with mild to moderate allergies.
As newborns, Goldendoodle pups resemble newborn Golden Retrievers. Some newborns will have a barely perceptible ripple to their coat. These puppies will most likely have more curl in their coat. Doodle pups will quickly get their fluff and are cuddle magnets. Around 2 months old, they will start to loose their fluffy puppy coat. Some will lose their coat quicker than others but will usually continue to shed somewhat, for the first year. Don’t be alarmed as once the Doodle adult coat comes in, there will be very little shedding. As we follow the progress of our puppieswhen they go to their new homes, we are told our puppies are consistently low shed . Doodle puppy hair usually does not come out in clumps but more often hair by hair over their first year, releasing less dander. However, some people that have a reaction to the puppy coat will do a lot better with the adult coat. The pet dander that is released when hair is shed, is what can cause the allergic reaction although some people are also allergic to dog saliva or urine.
Just as a side note, if a dog plays outside, they can also bring pollen indoors which can cause an allergic reaction. Keeping your dog washed and well groomed is also important.
When we first got her, she had basically just seen a few people in her life, no stairs, elevator, car, toys, other pets etc. She exhibited such fear the first few days and weeks. It has gradually diminished. Our first big outing was a walk to the mail box a block away. It was one of those collective type so it was a big object by the side of the road and I spent quite a bit of time letting her explore the area and sniff boxes. Come to think of it, she probably got to know all of our neighbor’s scents in one shot.
Taking time to Observe-
I have a long leash that attaches to my waist. When I am needing to concentrate on a specific behavior I just let that dog become my shadow and they follow me around. It gives me a lot of opportunity to observe and plenty of opportunities to use positive reinforcement. Like I mentioned before, sometimes a dog isn’t treat motivated but it’s the enthusiastic praise that is the key. Normally I am a quiet person so everyone gets a kick out of me being all loud and excitedly praising her. Observation is such a key as each dog is so different and as you spend extended periods with them and get to know their personality and what works- you can speed up the process.
She loves to carry things in her mouth and having something, seems to calm her down. We will take her to the pet store to let her choose her own favorite toys. Hopefully she won’t be overwhelmed. She does seem to enjoy deer antler pieces as chews.
Grooming:
She has a beautiful coat and seems to always look nice. I have taken lots of time to groom her just to have the bonding experience. She just seems to love to be groomed and fussed over. She loves the bathing mitt. My 2 poodles endure the grooming but Lizzy seems to crave it. She has such a love of water that I cannot be watering the flowers or filling my water pots, without putting her up first. She just has to have her nose in the flow.
All in all, she has changed tremendously in her short time here.
Next we will discuss her interaction with the kids…..
Yes, Goldendoodles are wonderful dogs and have qualities that have won them a a growing place in the hearts of dog lovers world wide. It’s a fact. Their cheery, funny and warm personality is not the only reason! I get more people asking about their hypo-allergic qualities more than anything else. A typical phone call will most likely include a variation of the question, “Goldendoodles are truly allergy free dogs, right? It’s a good question as it seems allergies are taking a toll on so many of us and it can be hard when you love dogs or the kids are begging for a pet. Browsing web sites, you will run into people that will makes claims that will contain misleading information about the Doodle, both good and bad. When allergies are an issue, it is important to have a good understanding of what to
because of their low shed qualities. They have made it possible for many people, that have mild to moderate allergies, to enjoy having a dog in their home. If you suffer from allergies and have a question
Our puppies are all F1 . Our parent dogs are AKC registered Golden Retrievers or AKC Standard Poodles. The puppies from these parents are known as F1 Goldendoodles. They can have either a wavy coat, wavy shag, soft wave with a curl or occasionally a flat coat. When a Goldendoodle is bred back to a Poodle, these pups are called F1b. They will most likely have more poodle qualities. When 2 Goldendoodles are bred together, the puppies are known as F2. With this combination, the coat is less predictable and F2 puppies often tend to take on more Golden Retriever qualities. Concerning our puppies, we do try and stay in contact with our families that have our Rainfield Goldendoodle puppies. We check up on how they are doing with training, shedding and grooming issues, behavior etc. As far as allergies, we have consistently found that our puppies have done well in homes with people with mild to moderate allergies.
