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Tags: dogs, pets, raising, poodle
 The Poodle is one of the most difficult breeds of dog to own. Grooming for this pet isn't just about brushing. This pooch requires a lot of attention for its coat, especially if your maintaining a hairstyle. As a puppy they can be a little too playful at times. Annoying if you don't give them good behavioral lessons.
But nothing good ever comes free - to get something you've got to give something. It may get tiring, satisfying its many needs, but the results can be quite rewarding. Having a well-disciplined Poodle can be great. Having a restless and troublesome brat can be a nightmare. Training and grooming for this dog are closely related.
This breed actually needs to be trained for grooming - it may sound weird but it's true. The daily routines should start while it's still a puppy. They aren't so hard-headed at this age. The sessions need to be kept short; it may be intelligent, but its mind will drift while doing something for too long.
Therefore, your routines must be equally divided through out the day. They must be for a few minutes only, and kept fun. They don't like being bored, being bored makes them even more difficult to handle. You have to utilize methods that will catch its attention. You'll need to take note of its behavior as well.
Give it a reward for doing something good. Never ever tolerate bad behavior. That is something that you don't want it to get used to. Spoiling it is a big no-no. If you see it doing something that isn't right, reprimand it in a gentle but authoritative way. Let it know that you don't like what it's doing so it will lose the bad habit.
Ignoring unruly conduct can help as well. As part the Poodles training, you should teach it “table manners”. Having it sit before serving it a bowl of dog food is needed. You don't want it rushing in and getting what it wants without having to work for it. An effective method of teaching him this trick is to hold the bowl slightly above its head.
It will have to sit in order to reach its food. Do that every time you feed it so it will be conditioned to do so naturally. Grooming, as I've said earlier, can be difficult if it isn't trained or prepared for it. At an early age have it get used to the sound of electric clippers.
This breed has the tendency to get scared while listening to the noise, which will make it hard to keep them still while grooming. Have this pet placed in a room where he can here the sound but not see what's making it. Like all dogs, regardless of shape and size, a poodle will require exercise.
It doesn't have much stamina so all it needs is some time for playing and taking short walks. Doggy training done daily not only keeps it in good shape but does wonders for its behavior as well. It runs out of energy quickly. If it doesn't have energy it can't do much of its annoying routines.
The Poodle isn't such a bad dog once trained properly. One of this dog's advantage is that it can change its appearance. There are different hairstyles available for this breed. This is great for those who get bored of seeing the same look everyday. If you play your cards right, this can be the pet you've been looking for.
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Alex De La Cruz is a successful Dog Trainer who has been advising and coaching dog owners for many years. Alex now decided to share his knowledge through this site, Doggyweb.info. You can sign up for his free weekly newsletter and learn how to keep your dog healthy and happy.
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