Caring for your puppy
A FUREVER FRIEND
Arriving Home
Congratulations on welcoming your new furry family member! Upon arrival, expect your puppy to explore their new surroundings with curiosity. They may feel a bit overwhelmed initially, so it's essential to create a calm, safe environment. Remember, patience is key as your puppy adjusts to their new home and begins to bond with you and your family. Establishing routines for feeding, potty breaks, and playtime will help your puppy feel comfortable and confident in their new home. Enjoy this special time bonding with your new companion, and don't hesitate to reach out to us for any support or guidance along the way.
Supplies you should consider stocking up on
Children and pets
Spraying and nuetering
Behaviour, play and training
Feeding and nutrition
Raising a Puppy
There’s a lot to think about when you bring home your new puppy!
First off, start training and socialisation early on.
That way your puppy and family can quickly adjust to a new life together. And will also help your puppy grow into a well-adjusted dog.
Puppies need general obedience training. Plus house training and crate training (but only if you plan on using a crate).
Positive, rewards-based training is the most effective training method. But consistency is key and a little forward planning can be invaluable.
Australian Labradoodle Temperament
Australian Labradoodles are gentle, loyal, and sociable. They are not aggressive and are very good with children.
Plus, Australian Labradoodles are intelligent and quick to learn.
In fact, Australian Labradoodles are widely used as therapy and service dogs. Mainly because they’re so universally friendly, gentle, and easy to train.
Naturally playful, they enjoy time with their human families. But they should not be left alone or in crates for too long.
Also, Australian Labradoodles are active dogs. They need a large amount of daily activity. At least 30-60 minutes is ideal.
Training Your Labradoodle / Australian Labradoodle
Australian Labradoodles are often described as ‘born to serve.’
This means that they’re naturally quick to learn. And as a result, relatively easy to train.
But, it’s very important to begin training and socialisation early in your puppy’s life. b
Socialisation can have a huge impact on your puppy’s development.
And puppies that are socialised early are less likely to display behavioural problems later on.
Positive Training Methods
Research shows that positive, rewards-based training is more effective than punishment-based training.
In fact, punishments negatively affect behaviour. But rewards-based training actually improves your dog’s ability to learn.
When using rewards to train your pup, make sure you include any edible treats as part of your pup’s daily food allowance.
This will help prevent weight problems.
Grooming Your Labradoodle/ Australian Labradoodle
Whether your Labradoodle has a fleece- or wool-textured coat, they will need regular brushing. Usually around once a week.
You might find it useful to enlist a professional groomer. They can trim your pup’s coat two or three times a year.
When grooming, be sure to check your Australian Labradoodle’s eyes and ears. It’s important to keep their nails trimmed, too.
If in doubt, speak to your dog’s vet and/or groomer. They can offer specific advice on your pup’s coat and nails.
Feeding Your Labradoodle / Australian Labradoodle
As with any dog, it’s important to give your Labradoodle high-quality dog food. I raise all my puppies on good quality raw food, i recommend this as its the most natural food for your dog, they digest it easily, they have a shiny coat and are less prone to ear, and skin allergies and anal gland problems often associated with feeding kibble.