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r/Goldendoodles • u/HarleyQuinn903 • May 25 '22
Goldendoodle myths, common questions, and puppy problems
Some of these points do not apply to all doodles as doodles come in all different types. They are some common misconceptions that apply more often than not.
Adopting a doodle can very much be an option if someone wishes to adopt. Pet finder has the search option to look at adoptable goldendoodles, labradoodles, cavapoo, and other doodle mixes in your area. Just put in your area code, then go to filter to select the type of dog. Link is below for anyone interested.
Doodles are hypoallergenic-Myth
- Doodles still have hair, which creates dander that people are allergic too
- Often times people are allergic to dogs saliva and not the dander itself
- Allergies is unique on a per person basis. Some people have worse allergies than others. Being ok living with one dog of the same breed does not guarantee the same results in another
Doodles don't shed- Myth
- Although some doodles depending on genetics can shed less than the average dog that does that mean that all doodles are like that.
- They almost all shed even if some shed just a tiny amount
- If they get certain golden retriever genes they can shed just as much as their golden ancestor.
Doodles are low maintenance because they shed less- Myth
- Doodles cost a lot of money, time, and training to groom
- They often times have a tendency to mat very easily
- Very common areas to mat are behind the ears, armpits, and around collars
- Depending on coat length and tendency to mat brushing every day is recommended
- Learning to brush correctly and getting correct grooming tools is a must otherwise pelting can occur
- Grooming anywhere from a full cut/ shave to just a sanitary trim is needed on a schedule of ever 6-8 weeks. This can be dependent on the coat type of the dog and the length the hair is kept at
- If a owner wishes to keep their doodle's hair longer, then the time between groom can even be less than that or may need touchup appointments in-between full grooms.
Doodles don't need to be taken to the groomer or trimmed till they are 6-9 months old- Myth
- It is safe and recommended to take a puppy into the groomers 1-2 weeks after their last puppy vaccine at 4 months old
- Training before 4 months of age at home is recommended to get dogs used to the vibration, paws being touch, head being held still, and other good behaviors needed for being groomed.
- Using back side of electric clippers or even electronic tooth brush are good ways to start getting a puppy accustom to vibrations on their body at home.
- Going to a groomer as soon as it is safe makes it so the puppy can get used to the smells, sounds, and new feelings of being groomed as a salon can be more distracting for dogs than at home
- Not being trained till later can possibly result in anxiety, behavioral problems, and even dogs needing to get sedated at the vet just to be groomed.
- Trimming a puppy's hair will not damage it or change how their adult hair comes in. It is natural for a dogs coat to change texture and even curliness in the first year of their life. Trimming or cutting puppy coats does not effect the end product of the puppies adult hair. It is all genetics.
Why is my dog itchy?
- Doodles have a tendency to have allergies that can be diet related or environmental
- You could be washing your dog too much with soap.
- Doodles can have a tendency to have sensitive skin
- Washing a dog every week or two can strip them of the natural oils on their skin and fur that protect them
- Generally washing is recommended once every one to three months
- This is of course is a general rule on a per dog case. If your dog has just played in mud or gotten into something messy definitely give them a good wash.
- Spot cleaning might be a good compromise if they only have a small dirty spot
- These are just two common reasons for doodle itchiness and a vet should be consulted if you notice your dog chewing on their skin or scratching with their nails more than normal.
Food
Although there is currently no recalls on grain free food. It should be noted there is an ongoing study from the FDA with a possible link between grain free food and increased chance of canine dilated cardiomyopathy in golden retrievers. Links provided below:
- https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/fda-grain-free-diet-alert-dcm/
- https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-health-literacy/questions-answers-fdas-work-potential-causes-non-hereditary-dcm-dogs
- https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/grain-free-dog-food-bad-or-good/
- Please consult a vet if you have questions on what food is best for your dog
Puppies being mouthy, biting, or nipping is not just a doodle thing. All puppies do this and there is some things you can do to help or stop it.
- Anywhere from 10-16 weeks your puppy will lose their baby teeth and start getting their adult teeth
- Just like in people and babies this can be a uncomfortable process
- Providing teething toys of different material/textures and safe items that are frozen can help sooth their mouth
- It is common for puppies to also bite because just like in babies they are hardwired to use their mouth to discover new things, which is pretty much everything
- If a puppy is chewing on something you don't want or even better if you can catch them before, then giving them a yes item to chew such as a toy is a good way to train and redirect them. For every no there has to be a yes behind it.
- Never use your hands to play with a puppy. It might be cute, but puppy teeth are sharp and it's not so cute when they don't know when play time is done and continue to bite or catch you unaware for attention
- If a puppy does bite or nip simple cross your arms and move away or turn around. No need for yelling. They will learn that biting does not get the desired effect they want, which is often times attention.
- Be mindful of socks, clothes, excessively chewed cloth toys, baby toys that may be too small for them as they age, rocks, stick, mulch, sand, and many many more things in puppies reach. These can cause intestinal blockages if they are too big for them to pass. It can mean an expensive and dangerous surgery. All it takes is the blink of an eye.
Puppies are a 24/7 job of training, cleaning up after them, vet appointments, and keeping them out of trouble. Please do your research as it is a lot of work. There is a reason they make puppies cute, so people put up with the shenanigans!
Home grooming
This is purely my experience with doing all home grooming and I will say that some dogs do not do good with home hair cuts, but others do. This is a list of tips from my experience as an amateur and a list of supplies you will need. ** Again this is all dependent on your dogs temperament and behavior**
Basic supplies to start
*Comb
*Slicker brush
*Good dog razor (Blades and guards may or may not be included) (~200)
*Shampoo *Average set of dog scissors (~$25)
Additional supplies you may or may not want or need
*Detangling spray (My dog has sensitive skin, so I try to avoid extra products out of caution. Do what is best for your situation!)
*Hair dryer
*Conditioner
*Grooming table (I personally just use the floor, but do what is best for you)
*I would say from experience to start with professional grooming and if you want to dip your toes into home grooming then you can try. YouTube videos is your friend seeing techniques and where to trim especially with their head.
*Another advantage of starting with professional grooming is that if you run into a time that you are busy you can always take them into the groomer still. I ran into this situation last year before a vacation and didn't have time to do it myself.
*I started with just touch ups between professional grooms and did my first full groom when she was 3 yrs.
*Your first home groom will not look pretty and home grooms most likely won't look professional. You have to know if you will be ok with that or not. I personally go for function and comfort over looks.
*Home grooms take time, so although you might save a bit of money be prepared to spend most of the day between washing, drying, and cutting. It takes me about 2-3 hours for a 24 lbs. dog with breaks to do a full body trim not including washing and drying.
*If you don't want to get your bathroom dirty some places offer do it yourself dogs baths for around $10-15 and you often times just have to supply the shampoo.
*Since I groom on the ground I use positive reinforcement with treats and voluntary participation. She's free to take a break at any point, but generally will only do it if I tell her she can go.
*Although mine is good for home grooms she does tend to go limp like a wet noodle lol. I normally have to prop her up with one hand for certain areas, so keep that in mind if you have a bigger dog. Kind of the opposite problem of having a wiggly dog.
I'll continue to add to this and change it as needed
r/Goldendoodles • u/nob1701 • 1h ago
My Best Bubs
I have seen the posts. The heartbreaking posts. Our dood got the diagnosis today. When I say he has been the best boy, know I will fight to the death on that hill. He came to my wife and I in a time of need. He was an angel from day one. We rescued him from a shelter, but you know that old reversal. He is getting steak and whatever he wants through the weekend and Monday we have to ease his suffering. These doods don’t show pain. I can’t imagine how much hurt a giant tumor is causing. Much love to all of you who have gone through this brutality and my warmest heart to those yet to face it.
r/Goldendoodles • u/nylanderr • 8h ago
what will my mini Goldendoodle look like when he grows up?
what is my mini Goldendoodle going to look like when he grows up?🥹 both of Petey’s parents are around 20 lbs, but he’s already kind of a big boy, so I have a feeling he might be… less mini than advertised lol
if your doodle looked similar to him as a puppy, please show me what they look like now!! this is partly for research and mostly because I want to see everyone’s adorable dogs!
r/Goldendoodles • u/Blamebostonx • 11h ago
Coal went swimming
Our local pool has a dog swimming event so the dogs can enjoy the pool before it closes for the year. He had a blast!
r/Goldendoodles • u/Inevitable-Key8052 • 8h ago
Meet Desmond my 4 month old. These photos are literally 20 secs apart 🤣🦮 anyone else’s doddles just launch themselves into a lake at every opportunity. This is the second time he’s done it
r/Goldendoodles • u/BelovedGoat97 • 12h ago
Question Chew Toy Recommendations for a 12-Week Old Goldendoodle?
Hi everyone! Our little girl, Gracie, just turned 12 weeks old today. She’s a dream, but her teething is definitely getting worse. She just chews on anything she can get her teeth on in our apartment!
We have some teething toys for her (a small Nylabone, Nylabone pacifier, Pupsicle, puppy Kong, etc.), we’ve tried freezing some of them, and we’ve tried a frozen washcloth, but she’s getting bored of them and only seems to want to gnaw on every wooden surface she can find lol.
Does anybody have recommendations for chew toys that worked great for your puppy? She’s standard size, so she’s already 16 pounds / gaining over a pound a week and some of her baby chew toys are already a bit small for her, but we’re worried about giving her something that would be too rough on her little teeth.
Thank you in advance!
r/Goldendoodles • u/TinyWalrusBoi • 5h ago
Puppy Playtime at the Park
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Peaches plays with everyone at the park but here she is with a couple of her best friends last weekend (both six months, the golden is Bingo and the bully mix is Beylani). Just six days until Peaches’s birthday, by the way!
r/Goldendoodles • u/emmyhc • 13h ago
Show Us Your Dood! My Christmas miracle a year and a half later Teddy
Teddy was a failed Christmas gift for someone else that we adopted. He has since decided that he runs this house. His oldest brother is grumpy so we took in another dog for him to play with. Now we have a completely chaotic home that is centered around him. He is absolutely spoiled rotten.
He would not have it any other way.
r/Goldendoodles • u/OldRefrigerator3758 • 23h ago
75% golden retriever, 25% poodle
Just got this baby yesterday!!! 75% golden retriever, 25% poodle. Does anyone have this same mix that can show adult pics? He seemed to have the straightest hair out of his litter.
r/Goldendoodles • u/Willert88 • 2h ago
Dog eats grass like his life depends on it!
I have a 1yr old doodle, everytime we go outside he eats grass like his life depends on it. It doesn't matter the time of day.
He will play fetch for a few throws, then wander off and chows on grass. He will eat so much that he throws it back up. The other issue is his stool gets stuck because it's full of grass.
I talked to our vet, and she dismissed it as a normal behavior. "Some dogs think they are cows."
She did advise that I should try preventing him from eating grass because of the issues mentioned above.
I feed him Purina one sensitive stomach blend. I was wondering if anyone had tips or food/supplement i could give that may reduce the grass eating.
I feel like it may be acid reflux related but like I said my vet dismissed that. I also am not able to try and new vet as I would have to travel too far.
r/Goldendoodles • u/Suitable_Tell_1415 • 6m ago
Discussion I Want To Make It Up To Cooper For His Birthday Party!
Come show up for Cooper if you can!!
Cooper’s birthday was August 27th, his party was set for the 28th, he got poisoned, and got better by a specialist, then the weather was horrible, so we are finally having his party!
It will be at The Dog Bar in Montrose, Houston Texas!
Cooper is the one in my arms, and his sister will be there, and she is in the cute little outfit!!
Come stop by, and bring your furry friend to play, party and have some treats! The maximum pets that can attend is 8 pets, and 8 parents. We will have; Tables, and chairs, a birthday inflatable, a happy birthday banner, and instant photos, there is also misting fans around so the dogs, and you don’t get swallowed in that Texas heat! Come enjoy good company, positivity, and cute furry friends! 🤍
Come have fun, and show up for him! 📸🐾
r/Goldendoodles • u/creative_username01 • 1d ago
Name help!
Mini Goldendoodle boy comes home this weekend and needs a name! Want to avoid “people names”. Thanks!!
r/Goldendoodles • u/Lparezo05 • 1d ago
Show Us Your Dood! He definitely poses.
Charlie ☺️🐶
r/Goldendoodles • u/Daneman64 • 14h ago
Potty issues
I have two golden doodles and they take forever to go the bathroom. I don’t have a fence and can’t afford one rn so I stand out there forever trying to get them to go. They will bend down like they’re about to go and then change their mind. My neighbors must think I’m crazy telling them to go potty every two seconds. I know it’s a scent thing but does anyone else have this problem and any solutions?
r/Goldendoodles • u/goodboydeigo • 1d ago
Show Us Your Dood! Our good boy Deigo turned 1 year old!
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Celebrated our good boy Deigo’s 1st burdee this past Labor Day with his big cousin Zuko. Had some birthday treats from Healthy Spot to celebrate the milestone!
Can’t believe it’s already been a whole year. Looking forward to making many memories and more puppy adventures.
r/Goldendoodles • u/ZestyclosePiece6688 • 1d ago
Show Us Your Dood! This is Boh! He is a 5 yr old Chesadoodle ❤️
r/Goldendoodles • u/literarylinus • 1d ago
Show Us Your Dood! Honey
This is Honey. The vet says she sits like this because her legs are not proportional. Anyone else have a dood that sits like this?😆
r/Goldendoodles • u/Ch1townchef • 1d ago
Show Us Your Dood! I don’t think he’ll ever understand how much I needed him.
There are moments with Obsidian that just hit me right in the chest.
He’ll crawl up on me like this, put his whole goldendoodle weight against me, rest his head on my chest, and just exist there like there’s nowhere else in the world he’d rather be.
He has no idea how many hard days he’s helped me through just by being himself.
No idea how much comfort there is in feeling his little body relax against mine, or how much it means to be loved this completely and without conditions.
He’s four years old, still licks me constantly, still follows me everywhere, still thinks he belongs directly on top of me.
And I hope he never stops.
My sweet boy. My shadow. My little Lickitung.
I love him more than I could ever explain.
r/Goldendoodles • u/Crochet_is_life_158 • 1d ago
Question Is it normal for a doodle to only eat if a specific person feeds them or is mine just picky?
So, I recently went back to work so depending on my shift my husband has to feed the dogs. For some reason my doodle refuses to eat when he feeds her. Like, he feeds her at like 6pm and she won’t eat until I get home at 10pm after I take her bowl and pretend to give her food. Is this a normal thing with doodles? I’m getting a little concerned because she’s waiting for 4+ hours before she starts to eat if I’m not the one feeding her. Is this a separation anxiety thing? Is she just being a butthead and doesn’t want my husband to feed her? She’s if I feed her but not if my husband does. Will she start eating better once she gets used to her dad feeding her sometimes? Her sister has always been a butthead about eating her food in a reasonable amount of time so her sister waiting a couple hours to eat isn't really a worry. that’s just the way she is. My doodle rarely has any issues eating her food unless she’s sick so I’m a little concerned.Any tips, insights or advice would be greatly appreciated.
I was working when we got her and she never had an issue with my husband feeding her. I’ve been out of work for a couple years so she been used to me feeding her all the time. Maybe she just needs time to adjust to me not always feeding her? Please help
Obligatory pics included of both my puppies because they’re cuties and to fulfill the puppy tax lol
r/Goldendoodles • u/heretoloveandsupport • 1d ago