The Biggest Mistake Labradoodle Owners Commit -Not Paying Enough Attention To Their Labradoodles Intelligence!

Labradoodles arent your typical dog breed. Beginning as a cross between a standard Poodle and a Labrador Retriever, Labradoodles are very smart and highly social dogs. You could even say Labradoodles are 'high maintenance' if not intellectually stimulated and properly trained. So, are you ready to pour your heart into nurturing this puppy love? Youre off to a good start researching the breed and the responsibility of owning a Labradoodle. This article offers you some useful information to consider. And by the time youre through, you should know if youre ready to make the commitment to care for and love a new Labradoodle puppy.

I would suggest keeping in mind Beverley Manners of Rutland Manors response when I asked her what she thought was the worst trait of Labradoodles. 'Definitely their incredible intelligence. Many people think they want a super intelligent dog, but what they dont realize is, the more intelligent the dog, the more vital it is consistent early training is given. An intelligent Labradoodle, whos given nothing to challenge its superior intellect, soon becomes an attention-seeking, defiant brat! Its important for anyone considering a Labradoodle to be prepared to put the work in and commit to spending the time properly training his or her puppy, from day one, throughout the first year.

Labradoodle breeder Michael Waggenbach of Sunshine Acres whole-heartedly agrees, 'Its really the environment they go into that determines the kind of Labradoodle theyre ultimately going to grow up to be. People often ask me How are you going to know the kind of Labradoodle youre going have? Well you dont. You, the owner, are the one whos going to determine what kind of dog you ultimately have. If it flops, its really the owners fault.'

Michael also echoes Beverley Manners thoughts regarding the high intelligence of these wonderful dogs. 'The Labradoodles high intelligence can lead to boredom. If theyre not challenged, that boredom makes for trouble. So I usually tell people, if youre going to have a great Labradoodle, you have to keep them challenged. You cant just let them stay home by themselves all day in a crate and expect them to behave themselves, because theyre going to figure out ways to get your attention a lot quicker than another dog would!'

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Edie MacKenzie is the author of a comprehensive guide to Labradoodles that covers, Multi-gens, F1s, choosing a breeder, health considerations, and training and discipline. Discover the principles of raising healthy, happy, and well-tempered Labradoodles even if youve never owned a dog. You can read about The Definitive Guide to Labradoodles at http://www.labradoodle-guide.com