Mini Labradoodles from Adorable Downeast Labradoodles in Arizona are more than cute and cuddly. They’re smart and eager to please. Although these mini Labradoodle puppies could be the smartest dogs you’ll ever own, you can’t teach them anything by yelling at them – at least nothing you want them to learn. It doesn’t work and it can make a happy, friendly, outgoing puppy become timid, fearful and possibly aggressive. Nobody wants that. That’s why it’s important to train your dog.
When you bring your mini Labradoodle puppy to your home, he’s not going to know much more than how to be adorable and give his new family lots of mini Labradoodle love. Your job is to teach him important things he doesn’t instinctively know. These are the things that make your mini Labradoodle your excellent companion.
Experienced Arizona dog owners who are capable of doing a fine job of training their dogs will not go it alone. Puppies benefit from spending time with other puppies and their owners. They start their mini Labradoodles with a puppy socialization class. These are for puppies 8-10 weeks old that have received a minimum of one set of vaccines at least 7 days prior to the first class and a first deworming. The priority for socialization classes is to help them feel confident, meet and make friends with other dogs, and get used to the sights and sounds of different adults and children. Puppies need exposure to new sights, sounds, and smells
Following the socialization class plan to start your mini Labradoodle’s formal training in a basic obedience class. Learning basic obedience in a class has multiple benefits that can’t be recreated in private, one-on-one training. The basics include sit, down, stay, heel and recall. Classes in Arizona and other states teach him to pay attention to you rather than the distractions of other owners and puppies around him. These are all the behaviors that build a foundation for your mini Labradoodle to become an excellent canine citizen and an all-around joy by every measure.
Benefits of training in a class
- Owners without experience receive training with their mini Labradoodle
- Owners are more likely to use more positive reinforcement
- Mini Labradoodle puppies are less likely to show nervousness
- Fewer symptoms of separation anxiety
- Show curiosity when exposed to new things such as a vacuum cleaner or crate rather than fear
- Fosters trust and communication between mini Labradoodle puppy and owner and a stronger bond
Whether you live in Arizona or another state, choose your puppy classes with care. You want a class that places maximum value on socialization for your mini Labradoodle. Ensure it is trainer supervised and there are controlled interactions between puppies to ensure correct dog-to-dog behaviors. Talk to the instructor before enrolling. Ask if you can visit a class. Check for positive methods to make puppy playtime safe (i.e. larger, boisterous puppies are not allowed to bully smaller, and less confident ones).
If you plan to get a mini Labradoodle puppy plan to get your relationship with your furry friend the best possible start by taking him to puppy classes. You will be glad you did.