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Adopting a Labradoodle
Hello, We met a sweet 4 year old boy labradoodle today and considering adopting. He seemed very high energy which I know they are. We are an active family. We have three kids -- ages 11, 9, 7.We will exercise him etc.... Just hoping he can be trained which he doesn't seem to have been -- not good on leash, jumps, etc. Anyone have words of wisdom? Thanks in advance!
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Permalink Reply by Stella on
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Labradoodles are highly intelligent and very trainable. However, this training takes a lot of time and commitment which is sometimes a struggle in a busy household. Many rescues will not rehome to families with children for this reason. The combination of working dog (lab) with poodle smarts can sometimes be a challenge as they need a LOT of physical and mental stimulation, if not satisfied they can get themselves into trouble as they will 'find' themselves something to do! A good group to join on this site would be the Puppy Madness Group, you will see from the questions asked that young doodles can be a handful at times........although, so very worth it if you can commit to the training and exercise they require.
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Permalink Reply by Lynda Kamrath on
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Ditto, except for the Puppy Madness Group. He is an older dog and puppy considerations would probably not be the best way to go. Why is he being rehomed? Have you considered having a labradoodle before this one became available? I think it can work out with an active family, but be sure everyone gets very well organized when you bring this fellow into your family.
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Permalink Reply by Julie Knapp on
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We were looking to buy a Goldendoodle puppy But since our Boxer passed last year, I've always kept my eye on adoptions and saw this guy... I'm OK w active and needing training But worried about if that just doesn't work... Is there such a thing as an u trainable labradoodle? I am going to push them to see if anyone can find out why he is there....
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Permalink Reply by Jane, Guinness and Murphy on
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I would definitely want to know why he is being rehomed at age four. Were you able to get that information?
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No. Just that owner surrendered him and another dog :(
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If he has been living in a foster home then I would definitely ask a lot of questions about temperament. With a knowledgeable trainer my experience is that it's possible to teach even a high energy dog to behave and follow commands. Issues with temperament are much more difficult, and I would be concerned about that with three children. I'd say just be sure to ask a lot of questions and satisfy yourself that there are no known health problems (that he has been cleared by a Vet) and that he has not displayed any aggression.
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Permalink Reply by Amy and Annabelle on
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I would find a reputable trainer and get to it. But have fun. You want this to be his forever home. Having 3 kids run around the back yard with him is sure to burn off some energy in addition to being walked.
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Permalink Reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on
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Hi Julie, are you working with a private rescue organization or a shelter? Is the dog currently in a foster home?
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Private organization
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A good reputable private rescue will evaluate the dogs prior to placing them in new homes, and start them on training in order to help ensure a successful adoption. They should also have fully vetted him. Make sure that he is UTD on all his vaccines and preventatives, HW tested, and neutered, and make sure there are records that can be faxed or emailed to your vet. Rescues generally microchip the dogs, too. There are a lot of private parties out there obtaining dogs from Craig's List and other ad sites and then "flipping" them by selling them to others under the guise of being a "rescue", with little to no vetting, evaluating, or work on problem behaviors.
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They are pretty reputable in our area and do all that. Although whether they find dogs on Craigslist that I don't know....
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