Groodle.

When it comes to meals, Goldendoodles do best with a structured schedule, rather than free feeding. This helps prevent them from experiencing bloat or other gastrointestinal and digestive issues. Scheduled feeding also helps you keep track of how much they’re eating and whether or not their weight is where it should be. It is also recommended that you avoid giving your Goldendoodle table scraps and “people food,” as this can cultivate begging habits and a tendency for weight gain or health problems. It is advisable to check with your vet if you have any concerns about your dog’s weight or diet.

Goldendoodles shed moderately. They will shed if they have a coat that is closer to the Golden Retriever. Those with a fluffy woolly coat usually do not shed and are often tolerated by allergic people. Although not all Goldendoodles exhibit the hypoallergenic coat type of the Standard Poodle, most Goldendoodles do have a low to non-shedding coat. While the degree of shedding varies from dog to dog, overall, the Goldendoodle exhibits less shedding than other dogs.

The Goldendoodle requires grooming on a daily basis. The eyes should be cleaned daily to prevent a build-up eye discharge and tear staining, and avoid infections. The Groodle’s ears need frequent cleaning or they will become infected, and daily toothbrushing is recommended or tartar will build up rapidly and lead to gingivitis. Coats should be brushed everyday to reduce shedding. These thicker coats do take a great deal of care though, generally requiring professional grooming, as well as regular combing and brushing at home. Cutting the dog’s hair by a professional groomer is essential. Dog nail trimming and dog bath should be on a weekly schedule. Some Goldendoodles should be taken to a groomer about every six weeks for a clip of your choice.

Goldendoodles need quite a lot of exercise. Daily walks should be on schedule. If you live an active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. This breed requires approximately 30 to 60 minutes of exercise or physical activity every day to strengthen muscles and improve their mobility. Half an hour to an hour of play time or physical activity for your Goldendoodle should be enough to keep your pup happy and healthy. They enjoy socialising with other dogs, that is why regular trips to the dog park and swimming will keep them entertained. Other suggested activities includes playing fetch or taking them for a walk or a jog, hiking, or just running around with your dog in the yard.

Scheduled six-monthly health check visits with your vet are important to ensure your Groodle is healthy and happy throughout all life stages. In these annual visits, your vet will complete a physical examination, take your dog’s temperature and check his heartbeat, among other things. Routine maintenance for your dog gives you a chance to track your dog’s growth and development and discuss any concerns with your vet, and forms a key part of preventative care.

Being a wonderful family companion, the Goldendoodle generally gets along well with children and does well with elderly people. Although they only need an average level of social interaction, they are affectionate, outgoing, social dogs and often have an uncanny ability to communicate with their people. Although the breed enjoys being around with people, they don’t mind being left alone for a few hours either.

Goldendoodles tend to be smart and learn quickly. They are keen in creating an association between commands and actions, making them highly trainable dogs. Positive reinforcement techniques such as praise, play, and food rewards, should be used to encourage a better learning process for them. They understand and memorise new commands in 25-40 repetitions, and generally obey the first command 50% of the time or better. Thus, patience, like with other breeds, is necessary for teaching Goldendoodles to pick up any tricks or commands.

Goldendoodles get along well with other pets. They are very friendly towards dogs and cats, and generally friendly to other pets. This breed is also happy to cohabit with other animals but this does also depend on the early socialisation of the dog. They tend to be more affectionate when they have gotten used to meeting other pets. Therefore, bringing them to dog parks will help increase their sociability towards other pets.