Poodle Therapy Dog In Training - (A Video)

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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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