I wanted to share a video of a Poodle Therapy Dog In Training that I found on youtube. It shows off the intelligence of poodles in general, especially this one, who is going through the motions of various commands with it's trainer.
Poodles are by nature, quite sensitive and intelligent dogs. They are known for having a pleasant personality and are very well suited to being trained and learn quickly. Many are used as therapy dogs for different purposes. Some are used as pet therapy
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
Toy Poodle Is Going Strong At Age 23
For those of you that have a toy poodle, we have some good news as far as the potential longevity of your dog. The proud owners of one, who's name is Raymond, are happy to report that their Toy Poodle Is Going Strong At Age 23. It's pretty amazing to have a healthy dog of any kind that has hit the over 20 year mark, but their little guy is doing just fine, according the an article about the poodle and his owners, who hail from La Grande, Oregon.
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
Standard Poodles Compete In A National Dog Agility Competition
There is a big event coming up for dogs in Reno, Nevada, and among those participating, two brown Standard Poodles Will Compete In A National Dog Agility Competition. Poodles are known for their intelligence, their agility and their ability to be easily trained. Poodles are often favorites in these agility contests. There are over 900 dogs of all breeds and the two poodles are handled by their owners, Marlene Jurkovich and Beverly Morgan Lewis, who are from Eureka.Here's a brief excerpt of the
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Poodle Puppy Mills Ads Are Banned On Facebook
There is great news for poodle and dog lovers, alike. Facebook marketplace is going to pull all ads for puppy mills from it's advertising from now on, according to the A.S.P.C.A. This means that the Poodle Puppy Mills Ads Are Banned On Facebook. It is a step in the right direction and a win for animal shelters. Puppy mills have often been a source for some of the puppy stores across the country and they often breed dogs in huge numbers with little to no regard for their health and well
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Dog Day Care For Your Poodle
These days, when poodle owners are spending more money per year than ever before on their dogs, Dog Day Care For Your Poodle might not be considered a luxury after all. We take such good care of our dogs when we are home, why not splurge just a little bit on dog day care for our beloved poodle or dog. Doggy day care, as it's often called, is not just for the high-powered executives, who are out all day long in the office or out in the field for their job. It is also for anyone who wants
Monday, March 26, 2012
Taking Your Poodle To The Dog Park
If you are lucky enough to have a nice dog park nearby where you live, Taking Your Poodle To The Dog Park may be a regular thing, as it is for myself and my wife. We take our poodle, Lucy, almost every week and sometimes more than once. It's a great place to let her loose and have her run and get her energy out. She sleeps better when she gets home later and she has a lot of fun.However, there are some concerns and some points to keep in mind when you first bring your dog or poodle there.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Getting Your Poodle To Heel
Getting Your Poodle To Heel should not be the most difficult thing to do, but it can be one of the most important commands in your dog training. It may be a tough one to teach and a little challenging for your poodle to master but it is well worth the effort. I have seen people yelling at their dogs, pulling their dogs, dragging their poor dogs along the ground and physically making them sit by placing their rear ends on the ground. None of these things are going to accomplish much in the
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Poodle Mix Dog Returns After Four Years Missing
Finally, after what must have been quite an adventure, a Poodle Mix Dog Returns After Four Years Missing. This little poodle-rat terrier mix dog named "peanut" went missing some four years ago after the owner had to move. They did not allow dogs where she was moving to, so her Aunt took possesion of the dog. One day, the dog somehow got out and was never found, until now, four long years later.Peanut found it's way from Ocean Springs to Gulfport, MI. Thankfully, the dog had a microchip
Friday, March 23, 2012
Poodle Grooming Styles
One of the nicest things about having a Poodle is that there are a number of different Poodle Grooming Styles to choose from. The fact that they have hair, and not fur, accounts for a part of the reason they can be cut in so many diverse styles. Due to the high level of clipping and syling of Poodles in France, they have long been associated in France as the national dog of the country. People love their poodles and take quite a bit of pride in their appearance. Although there are so many
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Brushing Your Poodle's Head And Ears
As we poodle owners all probably know, it takes regular brushing in between grooming appointments to keep our poodles hair neat and looking good. So Brushing Your Poodle's Head And Ears is a real important part of the daily grooming ritual. It's a real messy problem when your poodle's hair and coat become matted and tangled, which can happen if regular, if not, daily maintenance is not done.
Here's a short video done by a poodle owner with some suggestions as she brushes out her small
Here's a short video done by a poodle owner with some suggestions as she brushes out her small
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Avoid Chicken Jerky Dog Treats For Your Poodle
If you've been paying attention to the news about problems with Chicken Jerky treats from China, it is advisable to Avoid Chicken Jerky Dog Treats For Your Poodle. It is very difficult to really know what is safe and what is not, when it comes to these dog treats. If you have a poodle or other breed of dog, for now, we advise to avoid all brands of chicken jerky treats. It is just too difficult to gauge the safety or the quality of the ingredients of any brand of these type of dog treats, as
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Adopting An Older Poodle
For many people looking to get a Poodle for their home, Adopting An Older Poodle can have certain advantages. Rather than getting a puppy from a breeder, there are many poodle rescue groups or organizations that you can find an older or full grown dog which does not require you to go through the long and difficult process of house training. You can find an older poodle or dog that has already gone through the puppy stages of house breaking as well as the destructive chewing stages as
Monday, March 19, 2012
Finding The Best Miniature Poodle Breeder
If you have made the decision to get a miniature poodle, then Finding The Best Miniature Poodle Breeder is one of the most important parts of the process of getting your new dog. This is going to be the dog you will have for many years and you want to make sure you are getting it from a top notch breeder. You should go by strong recommendations from others including possibly your veterinarian or other miniature poodle owners that you may know. If you do not know of anyone else with a mini
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Getting Your Poodle Microchipped
If you are one of those Poodle owners who are wondering about Getting Your Poodle Microchipped and have concerns about it's safety and effectiveness with finding lost pets, you may want to read on. The chief of the vetinary staff at Webster Grove Animal Hospital in the St. Louis, MO area, offers some answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about whether or not Getting Your Poodle Microchipped is a good idea. Question: Do you recommend microchipping, and is it safe and effective
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Train Your Poodle To Play Frisbee
Poodles are one of the smartest breeds of dogs and want to please you, so here's an quick and easy way to Train Your Poodle To Play Frisbee. It might be easier than you think. Some poodles don't want to bother with it at all and some will take the frisbee and not return it. Here are some quick tips on how to Train Your Poodle To Play Frisbee from a writer for the San Jose Mercury News.Frisbee can be wonderful exercise for a dog, but most owners go about it the wrong way. They throw the
Friday, March 16, 2012
Poodle rescued from the ice is up for adoption again
If anyone has followed this story about a harrowing rescue of a small white poodle known as the "ice man", I have more sad news on this story and that is that this poor little Poodle rescued from the ice is up for adoption again.He wandered onto the ice, and fell into the freezing water. Then he was rescued by a brave and hard working team of rescue workers and brought to the local animal shelter in Denver. Then, since his original owner never bothered to claim him, he went up for adoption.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Poodle Leash Training Tips
If you have a new poodle puppy, you will want to begin training him or her to start walking on a leash as soon as possible, so here are some Poodle Leash Training Tips for all of you new poodle puppy owners. First of all, find a leash that is suited to the size of your puppy and make sure it is not too tight. Remember that the toy poodle and miniature poodles have a delicate trachea, so you may want to use a small harness, so as not to hurt the puppy's throat area.
Here are some good and basic
Here are some good and basic
GPS Dog Collar For Your Poodle
For the dog who has everything, here's a product that could be great news for some people who have a poodle or dog who goes wandering or gets loose. Now, there is a GPS Dog Collar For Your Poodle, and it's a way to track your dogs location quickly. It is amazing how many signs and posters I see in my neighborhood about a dog who is missing and many people are offering rewards and are, understandably, very distraught. Here's a possible solution to the problem, which happens more often than
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Poodle Leash Training Tips
If you have a new poodle puppy, you will want to begin training him or her to start walking on a leash as soon as possible, so here are some Poodle Leash Training Tips for all of you new poodle puppy owners. First of all, find a leash that is suited to the size of your puppy and make sure it is not too tight. Remember that the toy poodle and miniature poodles have a delicate trachea, so you may want to use a small harness, so as not to hurt the puppy's throat area.Here are some good and basic
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Poodle Owners Live Longer And Better
Do Poodle Owners Live Longer And Better? I think they do, and there are some very good reasons why this is true. Poodle owners and people with dogs in general, tend to live happier and healthier lives. For us poodle and dog owners, this may be pretty obvious, but I think that this issue deserves some attention. Not everyone is aware of the many benefits to owning and caring for a loving poodle or dog companion, but the fact is that people with dogs tend to live longer, get more exercise,
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