What Is The Personality Of A Goldendoodle?

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Separation Anxiety

/Boredom

Like all dogs, are pack animals. They're naturally curious and love socializing with people and other dogs. … This anxiety is often worse for puppies than for adult Goldendoodles. For some Goldendoodles, anxiety can lead to destructive behavior.

Are Goldendoodles aggressive?


Goldendoodles are not an aggressive breed

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In fact, they are so well-loved partly because they are one of the sweetest dog breeds that you can own. They have an endless amount of love for their owners. … Thankfully, it is often easy to train this aggression out of them.

Why Goldendoodles are the worst?


Separation Anxiety

/Boredom

Like all dogs, Goldendoodles are pack animals. They're naturally curious and love socializing with people and other dogs. … This anxiety is often worse for puppies than for adult Goldendoodles. For some Goldendoodles, anxiety can lead to destructive behavior.

Do Goldendoodles bark a lot?

Goldendoodles are an amazing Poodle crossbreed, but they are not perfect.

They bark!

… Excessive barking can be annoying to other dogs and neighbours. It is unreasonable to expect a Goldendoodle to never to bark.

What are Goldendoodles known for?

An adorable mix between the Golden Retriever and Poodle, Goldendoodles are the ultimate combination of good looks, smart wits, and playfulness. The hybrid is known as a

“designer breed”

because they were bred to have the lovable qualities of both of their parents.

What problems do Goldendoodles have?

They include

hip dysplasia

, a skin disease called sebaceous adenitis, a heart condition called subvalvular aortic stenosis, Addison's disease, and eye diseases such as progressive retinal atrophy, cataracts and glaucoma.

At what age do Goldendoodles calm down?

Most Goldendoodles will start to calm

around 12-18 months of

age. This is where they're past the puppy stage and moving forward into adulthood. People can sometimes feel confused as puppy teeth are lost at 6-8 months, but you can still expect excitable behavior for months after this.

Why do goldendoodles bite so much?

First, please note that Goldendoodle puppies are playful, and biting is

a way that they naturally play with their other siblings

. The golden retriever inside your puppy is VERY intelligent and likes to nip by nature (chewy, nippy, etc.). … A Goldendoodle biting a human should not be tolerable.

Are boy or girl goldendoodles better?

Other dogs of the household

Dogs typically get along the best in pairs: a

male and a female will be better friends than two males

or two females. … If you already have a male and a female dog, you should still go for a male Goldendoodle puppy. Two males will likely be easier to manage than two females.

Why is my Goldendoodle so mean?

In some rare cases, a Goldendoodle may

show signs of aggression

, but these cases are usually the result of specific circumstances and/or lack of training and socialization. Aggression, particularly in a gentle-natured dog like the Goldendoodle, can be dealt with through patience, socialization, and consistent training.

How do you discipline a Goldendoodle puppy?


Lightly Scolding / Verbally Punishing Your

Doodle in the Moment Works Best. Timing is everything when it comes to disciplining a dog. Many popular older methods of training a doodle used harsh physical punishment and/or punishment after the fact (i.e. rubbing a dog's nose in a potty accident).

Is a Goldendoodle or Labradoodle better?

If you're looking for a working or hunting dog,

a Labradoodle may be better

because of its slightly bigger size and higher energy level. … However, Goldendoodles are very popular for therapy dog work, thanks to their outgoing, sunny personalities. Either Doodle is sure to bring a lot of love to your family.

Are goldendoodles easy to train?

Goldendoodles

can be very easy to train

and are a good match for first-time or timid owners. They're not known to have any aggressive traits, but they do need proper socialization to avoid any shyness or fearfulness.

Do Goldendoodles like to sleep with you?

Do Goldendoodles like to cuddle?

Yes

, Goldendoodles who are properly socialized love to cuddle. They are very open to affection and are more likely to follow you around the house. They don't like being alone for long hours, so you can be sure they'll want to cuddle with you when you return home.

Why do Goldendoodles sit weird?

The Puppy Sit

This is called a puppy sit, or sometimes a lazy, sloppy or frog sit.

Growing puppies are very flexible

because their joints are loose, their bones pliable and their ligaments are like rubber bands. This is why puppies can look a little uncoordinated and crazy as they run about.

Are Goldendoodles protective of their owners?

Goldendoodles, like any dog,

can become protective if they feel threatened or provoked

. This is especially true if they have formed strong connections with their owner or family, as they may feel the need to protect you in a precarious situation.

Diane Mitchell
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Diane Mitchell
Diane Mitchell is an animal lover and trainer with over 15 years of experience working with a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, and horses. She has worked with leading animal welfare organizations. Diane is passionate about promoting responsible pet ownership and educating pet owners on the best practices for training and caring for their furry friends.