The Doodle Program
Obedience and Solutions specifically for Doodles
The Doodle Program is a 1:1 private lessons program which is a hands-on, expanded training option designed to meet the unique needs Doodles require. From basic obedience to a reliable dog in your home, these lessons make it easy to accomplish goals! American families are absolutely in love with these fun loving, curly haired poodle crosses. They're adventurous, cuddly, and make great companions.
Unexpectedly, though, Doodles often come with a variety of traits that are not desired: excessive nipping and biting, excessive jumping, barking, car sickness, hyper activity, over excitability, and more. Sadly, the ugly truth is that more and more Doodles are finding themselves rehomed, surrendered to shelters or abandoned on the side of the road because these problems are left to fester. Let's not allow that to happen to your family's Doodle! The behaviors are correctable and preventable with training and a structured schedule. The Doodle Program teaches you proven solutions to these problems; allowing your dog to flourish in your family!
We start at The Duncan School's class room. As experience is gained we go on "field trips" to train at pet-friendly locations. Over the course you and your puppy will master many functional and practical skills for a life time of friendship.
10 Fun Facts About Doodles
1. Doodles are a mix between a Poodle and many other breeds
2. Doodles can have curly, wavy, straight, or feathery fur
3. Doodles are part water retrieving dog, the Poodle LOVES water!
4. The Duncan School's first client was a Doodle named Bonnie
5. The smallest Doodle at the Duncan School is named Tucker, he's 7lbs
6. The biggest Doodle at the Duncan School is also named Tucker, he's 90lbs
7. Doodles can be good at dog sports: Dock Diving, Fly Ball, FastCat, Scent work, etc
8. Over their life time, Doodles can learn over 100 words and gestures
9. Doodles can be right paw'd or left paw'd
10. Doodles bones and joints are not connected fully until they are 18-24 months old
7lb Tucker & 90lb Tucker
The Doodle Program
Obedience Skills Learned
- Focus
- Touch
- Place
- Sit - over time from a distance
- Down - over time from a distance
- Stay - over time from a distance and longer times
- Recall - over time from a distance
- With Me - walking on a loose leash
- Come Left
- Come Right
- Come Front
- Come Finish
- Come Next
- Post
- Make a Friend
- Lead
- Follow
- Walking politely through a pet-friendly store on a loose leash
- Tuck, waiting patiently while you grab a snack/meal
- Remaining focused through distractions
Solution Skills Learned
- Socialization with other dogs and people
- Jumping prevention
- Nipping prevention
- Customized house-breaking schedule
- Crate training
- Supervised and unsupervised (crated) separation
- Car sickness prevention tips
- Loading and unloading in your car
- Rushing out the door prevention training
Handler Skills Learned
- Responsible dog ownership
- Bonding with your puppy
- Reading your dog's body language
- Clear communication
- Usage of gear and training tools
- The importance of consistency and patience
- Appropriate toy and chews suggestions
- Safety Tips
- Grooming tips to prevent the dreaded "Shaved Doodle" look
A Few 2024 Doodle Graduates!