Edie MacKenzie

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Choosing A Labradoodle - Puppy Or Adult Dog?

If you've ever had a dog, you know as Puppies they're adorable, they're sweet, and they're so cuddly With a Labradoodle puppy you get a furry fuzzball to work with a clean slate to form and fit into your life. Yours will be the only family they know, as long as you keep your part of the deal. But first, before you go off to get that new puppy, let's consider the advantages of choosing an adult dog. Mature dogs... (posted by Edie 3 years 315 days ago.)
Training Your Puppy To Track And Fetch

If you want to teach your puppy to track and fetch, but don't want to invest in a trainer, here are a few pointers to help you do it quickly yourself. There are two things you can do to build rapport between you and your dog while teaching them to respond positively to learning. One is tracking, the other is fetch. Tracking: Puppy tracking is a wonderful way to get you and your puppy out for a walk. Tracking is... (posted by Edie 4 years 183 days ago.)
New Puppy- Get Your Kids Ready!

Getting a new puppy is an exciting time in a family's life. If you have young kids, though, it is important to get them ready for life with a puppy. If you teach them the right way to treat a dog from the beginning, the entire experience will be rewarding. This article will give you some how-to tips on preparing for your new addition. Picking Up The Puppy Many kids want to constantly pick a new puppy up, but they should... (posted by Edie 4 years 207 days ago.)
The Differences Between Labradoodles And Goldendoodles
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If you're interested in either a Goldendoodle or Labradoodle, it's important to understand the differences between these two unique dogs. Here are some insights on the two types that you should consider with your family in order to choose the right dog. Goldendoodle and Labradoodle breeder Michael Waggenbach, of Sunshine Acres feels, "For a therapy dog, the... (posted by Edie 4 years 221 days ago.)
Choosing A Goldendoodle Breeder

Although it seems rather easy to choose a Goldendoodle, there are a few things you need to consider first. In fact, many of the things you're about to read are not discussed often enough. Before you bring home your new Goldendoodle, consider this. . . I want to stress the importance of not choosing a Goldendoodle puppy based on price. You want to buy your puppy from a credible and experienced breeder, and that usually... (posted by Edie 4 years 221 days ago.)
Training Your Goldendoodle Dog

I know many of you won't want to hear this, but you're responsible for making the commitment to train your Goldendoodle to behave properly at home, when guests are visiting, and away from home. Unless taught, your puppy doesn't know right from wrong. And this can only be accomplished with dedication and repetition, repetition, and more repetition! Dogs don't fail . . . owners fail their dogs. How To Treat Your New Puppy... (posted by Edie 4 years 222 days ago.)