Hmmm, are you sure you actually watched the video to the end, Pamela?

You can try it for short periods to see how he reacts. If he is comfortable, and maybe accompanied by a favourite toy, then perhaps you can extend the periods he spends in the kennel/crate. Just observe his reaction. I tried it with Sophie over a short period of time and she simply hated it, so I didn't push. Go with what works x

Thank you for stopping by and the kind feedback. There are so many aspects to both their looks and characters - they really are just like people. Sounds like you still have a youngster. They really do mellow gradually over time. I'm not sure if the velcro thing gets less or if you get so used to it, it just becomes a part of life! All the best x

Hi Sandra, thank you for the lovely feedback and the teeth cleaning and worming treat tips. Your labradoodle is definitely in loving, caring hands with you! Joanna xx

It's interesting to observe the unique blend of qualities each Goldendoodle has inherited from each side of its lineage. He is unique and uniquely yours to love.

@@MyGoldendoodleDiary Oh yeah, he's such a sweet pupper. When I put his food down our old one eyed cat is always there to taste his food. Casey sits patiently. That cat only there for about 15 seconds to check it out.

@@rodelliott3683 that is such a sweet scene you've described. You are lucky your pup is so good with cats. Mine is fine with most animals, but barks profusely at cats unfortunately... it's as though she's calling their bluff saying I KNOW you're not really a dog, you're pretending. No cat for us, unfortunately (we used to have one some time before we got her). Growing up I always loved to observe the interaction between our house animals. You're lucky you get to do this.

@@MyGoldendoodleDiary Casey is our first dog. When we got him at 8 weeks, 4 years ago, we had 4 cats so he's grown up with them. Thankfully we have a king bed because with 4 cats and a 90 pound doodle it gets a little crowded. lol

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He sounds like an amazing dog with a particularly good nature. They are all beautiful and special but not all suitable as therapy dogs (many are a tad too anxious, and others, a tad too rambunctious). It's great he has you out and about each week - exercise is key (for them as well as us). I call my dog my 'personal trainer' as she gets me out walking way more than I ever walked before. All the best x

Karate kicks. - that is super-cute. Mine does horizontal kicks after a bath, moving herself all around the rug while lying down. I call it breakdancing. There;s never a dull moment with these muppet dogs!

They do vary so much that it's nice to find one that's identical-looking. I hope you enjoyed the video and I gather that you relate! All the best x

That is interesting. My family had rottweilers growing up - they were much loved. It's important to nip the resource guarding in the bud while your pup's still young. An adult resource guarder rottweiler could become a serious problem as they are powerful dogs. I'd really encourage you to work with a professional trainer on this particular issue. All the best x

I'm glad to hear it Elaine. All the best x

I try to do it as often as I can, but it ends up not being daily. I believe it's best to do it daily. All the other teeth cleaning methods should act like toothbrushing, so if your pup has something something to chew on, that should act as a toothbrushing session.

Yes, absolutely agree.

Groodle camraderie there... you totally get that chaotic love x

Thank you. Happy you like them :)

The collar is vibration-only. Not electric. Never. When she barks, there is a little vibration (like on a cell phone) to discourage her to do it. Thank you for checking.

Thank you for sharing Jim. I wish that were the case for my dog - every couple of weeks, her nails are long again. Perhaps the dirt around our area is not compacted enough to wear the nails down. Good that you have one less thing to attend to on your doodle :-)

Ha ha I always film after a nice long walk and meal when she's ready for her daytime nap ;-) Thanks for watching our channel xx

You're welcome Kymberly. And best of luck x

Thank you! And best of luck with your new pup. It's doubtless an intense time. Enjoy your furchild xx

Great to hear. Enjoy life with Ousier. It is a process of growth and discovery, for sure. And love.

Thank you 🌞

They're definitely easy to love!

A dog trainer will definitely be able to help you handle and train your puppy. All the best to you xx

If you find it overwhelming, perhaps it would be good to hire a trainer to help you with any issues you are having. Puppies are a handful - sometimes a small handful and sometimes a BIG handful. They require a great deal of time at the beginning especially to help mould them into an adult with good behaviour. All the best x

Thanks Gloria. You're welcome :)

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Separation anxiety can be harrowing, but important to make little steps towards making your dog feel secure when left alone. Here is my video about separation anxiety if you have not already seen it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e8yEerGcvtPQd3U.html All the best, Joanna :)

Puppies (and rescues at that) take extra patience and extra kindness. Baby steps. It'll take however long it'll take. Bit by bit, you will get into a new rhythm and before you know it, you'll be madly in love, looking back at those early days in the rear view mirror, thanking yourself you saw the 'challenge' through ;-) All the best xx

I'm really glad to hear it helped, Davina. Just focus on what I said at the end of the video ;-) x

All the best x

We love all them doods :) #fluffyjoymakers

You will find it delightful to see how your pup develops and changes as they mature and as you bond more and more. Thank you for watching x

Thank you for sharing. And for reminding me of my own 'that's my dog' moment. Enjoy your lovely youngster.

@@MyGoldendoodleDiary Thank you, and we will!😘

Thanks for your comment. Many people don't have such experiences but some (like us) do, so it's important to share and realise it is what it is. Patience, training, consistency is the name of the game and the next weeks and months will be a bit of a challenge. You're all still adjusting to one another, so take that into account. You won't need to wait 2 years. 2 years is when Sophie started requiring less exercise/stimulation, but we got into the groove of things sooner than that. It's good to know what to expect and you are yet to go through the puppy teenager phase which is something too. That too shall pass ;-) Think of it as having a toddler at home, though the phase is not nearly as long as humans. Take a look through all my puppy videos on this channel - I share all I can. It took my husband some time to bond with Sophie (such a rascal was she), but when he did, it became complete love.

@@MyGoldendoodleDiary Thank you for taking the time to reply and thank you for the advice. My wife and I will definitely check out more of your videos.

6 months later, how is Samson?

Thank you Louisa :) I'm glad you liked it x

That is another great thing to try which I didn't know about at the time. Good point. Thank you for watching x

If you let it grow out and brush it out it will relax, but when it's no longer brushed out or when you wet it it will naturally go back to a tight curl as that is just how her coat is (obviously a big poodle influence in her genes). And if daily maintenance is too hard, just keep her clipped nice and short (nowadays I keep mine clipped much shorter than before and she is happy). Enjoy your lovely new girl Ella - beautiful name too. x

That is a shame. But what is she motivated by? Perhaps a piece of 'high value' food like a bit of cheese or roast chicken. Perhaps she has a toy she is very enthused about. Use what works for her to gradually desensitise to the car. Bit by bit. x

I'm sure your Loqi is a charmer too.

@@MyGoldendoodleDiary it's amazing how similar their mannerisms are! Almost too smart to train, but when I learned that I'm training as well, we are doing much better! Your channel is awesome, thank you!

ha ha, thank you, and yes we sure do 🌟🌞

Hi Karen, That's a fabulous comment that perfectly highlights my message. So true. Thanks for sharing x

I do hope it works for you. You may need to extend out the time for each stage, depending on how your dog reacts. It sure is an exercise in huge patience. Sometimes you may progress too quickly so just drop back to the last stage your dog was OK with. All the best x

I'm very happy to hear this helped you. The following video may also help you get perspective on what this breed can be like... one of which is having a loooong puppyhood. All the best and thanks for watching x kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nbl5rc-mr5zNhY0.html

I'm in that boat..first of her breed, and first puppy as i have taken on rescue dogs in the past!...I thought, this will be our last ever dog, so lets choose, I know I chose right...mine's even younger than yours but hey, she's crate trained, house trained and leash trained and I have to be proud of that, I'm 61 and I wonder what on earth I'm doing?, but, I know that the more I do now the better my adult dog will be....I'll be so shot to bits by then she will need to look after ME!!🤣