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Top ten reasons why you should adopt an adult Goldendoodle
 When its time to adopt a Goldendoodle, what reasons have you chosen to adopt a puppy instead of an adult dog? If your someone who has never considered adopting an adult Goldendoodle, perhaps some of the top ten reasons down below will pursuede you to consider it? Many people do not realize just how much work a puppy really is, and too many people carry the assumption that they won't be able to bond with an adult dog. Adult Goldendoodles bond just as quickly and easily as a puppy. I've even heard the reason of not considering an adult doodle because people assume a puppy is easier to train! Sorry. That is not even correct. There are many advantages of adopting an adult Goldendoodle, but down below are just a few of them:
- An adult Goldendoodle dog has a fully developed bladder. Puppies have the complete inability to hold their bladder for very long and what goes in, just as quickly goes out. Of course as time progresses and days go by, a puppy will learn to hold their bladder for longer periods of time, but I guarantee that an adult Goldendoodle is much quicker to re-train than to train a young puppy. Perhaps you intend to be with your puppy for the first week or weekend that you have him or her. But what happens after that? Do you a plan? Have you made arrangements for someone to be with your puppy through out the day to let him or her out for potty breaks every hour on the hour for the next six months? Will you be coming home from work to feed your puppy? Young puppies must be fed sooner and more often than an adult dog. If there isn't anyone going to be home during the day to help potty train your young puppy or be there for feeding him or her, I recommend an adult Goldendoodle. Adult Goldendoodles can easily be housetrained even if they’ve never had any house training whatsoever! And best of all, an adult Goldendoodle can hold their urge for going to the bathroom, more than likely, until you get home from work. Adult Goldendoodles usually do not have the urge to chew on things and are usually past the puppy chewing stage. Puppies chew on things more often because they are teething. An adult Goldendoodle has surpassed the teething stage. The teething stage usually lasts from birth to the age of six months. More often than not, it is the young puppy that has chewed cabinets, sofas, shoes, window sills, and clothing, which can cost you plenty to replace! An adult Goldendoodle, when given chew toys and bones to keep him or her occupied, is no longer in a chewing frenzy like a young puppy would be. Now what about size? Regardless of whether or not your breeder told you that your Goldendoodle will grow up to be "X" amount of weight, it is very difficult with Goldendoodles to know exactly what they are going to weigh when they turn 1 year of age. An adult Goldendoodle is as large or small as it is ever going to be unless you over feed him or her. Because Goldendoodles can be of any relative size regardless of what their parents weighed, you really just don't know how big or small your Goldendoodle will be as an adult, if you purchase him or her as a puppy. Most breeders do not guarantee sizes with hybrids simply because their actual size is unpredictable. I had heard of someone in Germany who was promised a "Mini" Goldendoodle prior to buying it from a breeder in the states and having it shipped to them. My friend in Germany told me that supposed doodle turned out to be over 50 pounds when it was one year of age! I see nothing "Mini" about a fifty pound dog! Too many breeders out there promise their potential customers "miniature" sized doodles knowing full well that Goldendoodles do not fall into size categories like purebred dogs and may grow larger than they believe they will.
If you live in a condo or apartment where size retrictions are in place, what will happen if your puppy turns out to become a much larger dog than you were promised? Are you prepared to re-home your doodle simply because it became larger than you had been told it ? I highly recommend an adult Goldendoodle if you have size restrictions due to renting policies.
2. Adult Goldendoodles are able to focus for longer periods of time. Puppies have a very short attention span. Ask any dog trainer and many will tell you that it is easier to train an adult dog rather than a very young puppy. Another issue is that your puppy must have all of its vaccinations before he or she can enter obedience classes. The advantage to adopting an adult Goldendoodle is that they already have had all of their shots and they are ready to go immediately into training classes. Don’t give in to the old wives tale that an adult dog won’t bond to you, or that you can’t teach an old(er) dog new tricks. Both of these assumptions are entirely false. Dogs are very capable of learning new tricks no matter their age. Every day is a whole new day for a Goldendoodle! Bonding with an adult Goldendoodle that takes place during training (or retraining) is every bit as rewarding as it is with a young puppy. Another advantage is that your Goldendoodle will sleep through the night and young puppies always want to go out for potty breaks, no matter what time it is! Adding a young puppy to your household is like adopting a brand new baby! Lack of sleep is common for people who adopt puppies rather than an adult dog!
3. What you see is what you get. Or is it? This is not always for Goldendoodles. Some doodles are very active as puppies, then mellow out considerably as they age; others may be very cuddly and passive as puppies, then suddenly develop into a neurotic mess with so much energy you wonder what happened! An adult Goldendoodle's personality is thought to be pretty much set........especially the baseline personality and temperament. While there may be some kinks to work out, they can be worked out with re-training much easier than a puppy turning into a wild stallion as an adult. Shelters are full of dogs that were wrongly picked out by people who didn't follow the advice from their breeder or because they were an improper match with the buyer. Every puppy is cute. But some turn into disastrous mistakes especially if they were not assigned to the buyer by the breeder and there wasn't any consideration taken by the buyer as to what type of dog would have really been a better match for their household or life style. Just as there are bad dogs with good people, there are good dogs with bad people. Mistakes can be avoided if great care and consideration is taken before adopting. Some people only take price into mind when adopting a Goldendoodle. They take into consideration other important factors like pedigree and lineage. A lot of people want to pick out their own dog and sometimes that can be the root of the problem. A lot of people only buy a particular dog simply because the price was right. They never took other factors into consideration.
4. If you’re a fan of the Goldendoodle, getting an adult dog may not be as easy as you think. While Labradoodles seem to be a dime a dozen, thankfully the Goldendoodle has not yet fallen victim to the shelters or rescue agencies like the Labradoodle has. Some doodle rescues take in dogs from shelters and breeders. Doodles who may have lived in comfortable, loving homes prior to coming to yours may have lost their family due to a tragedy in their family or because of our economic woes. With our falling economy, many people are losing their homes and have fallen victim of having no place to live and the inability to continue taking care of their doodle. Don’t assume that all rescue doodle dogs are street urchins with no training who will not withstand being on a leash or being brushed. Then there’s the added bonus of getting a doodle who is a good representative this hybrid. However, not all shelter dogs come from economic woes. Some dogs are in shelters because the owner couldn't handle the dog or afford to have it trained and they simply abandoned the animal to the street. I've personally found several of my dogs...not Goldendoodles...on the street and rescued them because I couldn't bare the thought of them living on the street starving to death. Back in 1996, before deciding to purchase my Golden Retrievers from a breeder, I had visited several animal shelters. While there were many terrific, health dogs in the shelter, there were many sick dogs there too. Adopting from a shelter can turn out to be a good thing, but then again, it isn't always advisable that your next dog come from a shelter. We ourselves have some adult Goldendoodles available who are looking for a home simply because too many people pass dogs up if they become a particular age. I've never understood it, but it is a reality. I've literally had people pass up a puppy out of a particular litter to adopt another puppy from a younger litter, simply because the other litter was 2 weeks younger than the other one! It doesn't make sense to me as a breeder, but that is what some people do. Dogs age by the day. It is very unfortunate when they are over looked simply because they are this or that age. It's silly.
5. Have you taken cost of raising a puppy into consideration? If you haven't....you may want to consider this. The first year of owning an adult Goldendoodle is entirely less expensive than raising a young puppy. All those trips to the vet to give your new puppy much needed vaccinations quickly add up. A young puppy must recieve "x" amount of vaccinations and deworming medication over a period of time. Your young Goldendoodle puppy will need a vet visit every few weeks for these regular vaccinations. Then by age six months, your Goldendoodle puppy will need an adult parvo booster, rabies vaccine and other vaccinations, not to mention it will be altering time! Depending upon where you live, spaying or neutering can cost quite a bit! I once had a customer of mine who sent me a copy of their spaying bill that was well over one thousand dollars! I was floored! Then I've seen some bills come in that were very low in cost. So depending upon your area, you may have found a veterinarian who won't cost you an arm and a leg for this procedure. Depending upon where you obtain an adult Goldendoodle, he or she may already be spayed or neutered at the time you adopt him or her. We require all of our adult Goldendoodles to be spayed or neutered if they are six months of age, prior to their new family taking them home. This is the only way we can be assured the procedure will be completed. If the buyer can show us that their veterinarian will give them a better price for the procedure and they go ahead and pre-pay their vet for the procedure, we will sometimes make an exception and allow their own vet to perform the procedure. Some breeders just want your money and don't care what you do with the dog once you take it from their possession. But my point is, most of the time, the advantage to adopting an adult Goldendoodle is the fact that they are ready for altering and will have already had all of their vaccines and deworming. You have to also take into consideration that if you intend to immediately take your Goldendoodle out into the public, your puppy has a higher risk of contracting deadly communicable canine diseases whereas an adult Goldendoodle has already built an immune system and has already had all of its vaccinations. An adult Goldendoodle is far more protected against such diseases than a young puppy.
6. Most adult Goldenododles are already socialized. Young puppies have no self control and must be corrected by dogs and humans to learn how to interact with others. Adult Goldendoodles who have been socialized with other dogs have already had run-ins with their peers, so they know how far they can push the envelope. Goldendoodles in general want to keep the peace and this is what socialization is about. Goldendoodles, even as puppies, play rough with each other. This is a learning process they go through with each other. When a puppy gets out of hand, it is up to their siblings or mother or the breeder or owner, to correct their behaviour so that they learn that aggressive play is not okay. Adult Goldendoodles are more aware of themselves in social interactions with kids, other dogs, and you.
7. When you adopt an adult Goldendoodle, you have instant companionship. Puppies tire easily because you have to think of them as being equivalent to an infant. They have a very short attention span and while cute, the fact is, puppies just want to eat, sleep, poop, pee and play for about 30 minutes before having to repeat the cycle all over again. Another thing to take into consideration is the fact you have to wait until your puppy has their last round of shots before being allowed around other dogs. Puppies also can’t run very far, and are easily knocked around or injured by small children. An adult Goldendoodle can handle themselves easier around small children who may not know that pulling on ears or tugging on the tail can injure a small young puppy. Adult Goldendoodles are more coordinated. Puppies are untrained, and must eliminate, eat and sleep often. An adult Goldendoodle is basically plug and play!
8. If you’re considering adopting a Goldendoodle puppy to save a life, consider this. Most people get swept away by the cute factor of puppies. All puppies are cute no matter what breed of dog they are! That's just a fact. Many people go to shelters looking for a puppy, therefore most puppies in shelters have a much better chance of being adopted than most adult dogs. Adult dogs are less likely to find a home than a puppy. I still haven't figured out why this is a fact, but it is an unfortunate one. When you decide to not adopt an adult dog, and if it's in a shelter, that dog is more than likely running out of time and yes, if you decided to adopt an adult dog from a shelter, then you are saving its life. Why not save a life that is running out of time, with fewer chances at being adopted?
9. Adult Goldendoodles are very grateful when adopted and integrated with a family who has children. Nine times out of ten, a Goldendoodle dog enjoys having children to adore them and play with them. A Goldendoodle is a very loving, intelligent dog regardless of their age. They are usually very happy go lucky type of dogs who can become a great asset to your family no matter what age they are. Many people make the mistake of not considering an adult Goldendoodle basically because of inaccurate assumptions.
10. If you've decided to add a Goldendoodle to your family, good for you. The Goldendoodle, no matter what age that he or she is, is a wonderful hybrid who will provide your family with many years of happiness. But don't forget that regardless of what age your dog is, they are a huge responsibility and dogs nowadays are not cheap to raise. Since becoming a breeder for Golden Retrievers in 1996, we've watched our expenses and costs continue to rise and at the same time, people are still out there wanting to pay 1996 prices. We began our Goldendoodle program in 1999. Believe it or not, we are still selling our Goldendoodles for the same price today....2009...as we did in 1999....but people continue to ask us to take less. In these hard economic times, we'd love to be able to take less, but vets and the stores where we purchase our supplies from won't accept less. Everything has gone up in price and fewer people are adopting dogs since they are losing their jobs and their homes. If you can not afford to adopt from a breeder, do consider to adopt from your local shelter and don't forget that adult dogs are in need of a loving home just as much as a young puppy. An adult Goldendoodle can give you just as many years of happiness as a young puppy can. The best thing of all is that you won't regret your decision for adopting an adult dog. Think of all the good that has come from this decision!
**About the author: Dee Gerrish, of Goldendoodle World, has written extensively about the Goldendoodle dog since 1999. She is one of the original founders for the Goldendoodle dog in the southern region of the United States and was the first breeder in the United States to register the Goldendoodle dog with a ligit kennel club, Universal Kennel Club International. More of Dee's articles can be found on her website at http://www.goldendoodleworld.com
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You want mans best friend to eat right. You should be aware of the added benefits of a healthy and nutritious dog diet, but where do you look to find the best food for your pet?
There are so many good types of dog food on the market today. You can buy bags or cans of dog food easily from your local grocery or department store. Store chains are now offering varieties of dog food that are of a higher quality and at lower cost to you.
If you don't want to purchase dog food from the grocery store, you might think about stores that sell feed for other animals as well. Businesses like TSC regularly deal with customers that are interested in good healthy nutrition to their pets. They should be able to help you decide on which specific brand of food will suit the needs of your dog's diet. Some of these higher quality dog foods are available at such stores and you may not find these higher quality foods at your local Wal-Mart.
Many Businesses on the internet sell their organic and natural dog diets. You should look online to find the type of dog food that feels right to you. Some of these merchants will even deliver the dog food to your home. Your dog's diet has never been as convenient as this to obtain. The internet has made it possible for pet owners to widen their choice in their dog's diet.
Your vet can advise you about the best types of dog diets. Your vet may sell specific brands or varieties right from their surgery. Once you have decided on what diet is best for your dog, You should consider purchasing it when you bring your pet in for a checkup. A vet would not offer you any food that is not right for your dog's diet, so this may be a good place to start from. If your vet advises on a particular type of diet for your dog, this may be due to health reasons, then your vet may be the only place to find the exact food for your dog's diet.
Some pet owners prefer to cook for their dog. A dog's diet needs meat, vegetables, and grain. Selected meats, grains, and vegetables can be prepared at home, this will make sure you provide excellent nutrition for your pet. If you have green beans or carrots that you have grown in your garden, then consider adding these to your dog's diet. This way you will know where the food has come from and how it was prepared.
A healthy dog diet can come from your butcher. If you do make your own raw diet at home, always remember that ground turkey or chicken breast fresh is always best health option.
Regardless of what type of food you decide on for your dog's diet, you must always consult with your vet before making any changes or alterations in the diet. Once you have made your mind up on a specific diet for your dog, then you need to take advantage of the healthiest and most convenient method that is available to you.
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When picking out a dog for your family, there are more important things to consider than just looks. Ease of training, compatibility with children, dominance traits, and aggression should be your top priorities. I've compiled this list based on the following:
- Which breeds do well left alone at home
- Overall intelligence
- Amount of exercise needed
- Attitudes with children, strangers, and other animals
- Health problems
- My personal experience
- Typical breed standards
- The American Temperament Test results
Small Breeds
Havanese
This breed is the classic lap-dog. They come from the line of Bichon Frise and Maltese but are more compatible with children. They are generally well behaved, loyal, quiet, and submissive. They're easy to train, hypo-allergenic, and do not shed. They can weigh between 8-13 pounds and live about 14 years. They're perfect for apartment life and are content with indoor exercise. They aren't very athletic, so they need an easy-going family. They are a long-haired breed, so a 'puppy cut' is easiest to maintain (as seen in the photo). If you're looking for an adorable, compact, perpetual puppy, the Havanese is for you.
Boston Terrier
Boston Terriers are small bundles of joy. They live to learn, love people of all ages, are effortless to groom, and require little exercise. They are perfect for indoor life. They weigh from 10-20 pounds and live up to 15 years. They do well with other pets and love to be where the action is. Their coats are glossy and short so they are very easy to groom, but they do shed. Bostons have very short muzzles so they may breath loudly, snore, or drool. Because of birthing difficulties (often by caesarean), I recommend finding your Boston Terrier at a local rescue rather than a breeder. There are several Bostons available for adoption on petfinder.com.
Cockapoo
The Cockapoo is one of my favorite breeds because even though they're small, they're quite athletic. The Cocker Spaniel traits give a robust and hardy quality and a love of sports - frisbee, fetch, swimming, and hunting (to name a few). The Poodle traits lend a dignified and intelligent demeanor unlike other small breeds. Cockapoos are not nervous or skittish, but they do best when around people all day. They're attentive to their masters, very easy to train, and adore children and other pets. They are also hypo-allergenic and do not shed. They can weigh between 6 to 25 pounds, depending on whether or not the poodle parent was a toy or miniature. Life expectancy is about 14 years. They come in many colors and their coats can be shaggy or curly. Some breeders will dock their tails but ask yours not to - they have the most lovely, plume-like tails!
Medium Breeds
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aussies are extremely intelligent and devoted to their masters. They do best with a medium to large yard and an active family. Because they are herding dogs, they need plenty of exercise or else they become bored, hyper-active, and destructive. About two hours of rigorous exercise a day is ideal. They can weigh from 20 to 40 pounds and live about 13 years. They are a beautiful breed, coming in a variety of colors, and at times may have bright blue eyes. Their coats are thick and they shed year-round, so daily brushing is recommended. Their coats are insulators so they do not need to be shaved - although you may give them a short 'puppy cut' during hot months. They are usually a quiet breed but may bark at strangers. Unless properly socialized as puppies, most Aussies are wary of strangers and visitors.
Keeshond
Keeshonden are energetic and lively dogs who are devoted family companions. Though not as smart as other breeds, they can be well-trained with consistent, firm discipline, and plenty of positive reinforcement. If you like the looks of Huskies and Akitas, the Keeshond is a better choice for children. They weigh 30 to 60 pounds and live about 13 years. They do well indoors but need about an hour of exercise a day. A small yard is sufficient with this breed. They love to 'smile' at people and when excited, they spin in comical circles. Because of their thick coat, they are average shedders and do best in cooler climates. If in a warm climate, they can be given a 'puppy cut' during hot months. Daily brushing is ideal. They are great watchdogs so they tend to bark often, which might upset close neighbors.
American Pit Bull Terrier
The Pit Bull is the most controversial breed of our day and you may be wondering why this breed would show up on my list. But in the hands of a responsible owner, I believe they can be one of the best family breeds available. They are loving, amusing, intelligent, and faithful to the end. As pups, they can be aggressive toward other dogs or small animals, but this can be easily and quickly trained out of them. Pit Bulls are so well-mannered that they are often chosen to be service, rescue, or police dogs. Although their short coat is easy to maintain, they do shed. They can be a bit clumsy indoors, but regular exercise (about an hour a day) and a proper weight can reduce this. Pit Bulls are prone to be overweight, so do not over feed. They can range between 30 and 60 pounds and live about 12 years. It's important to train a Pit Bull to walk properly on a leash at a young age or they may become too difficult to walk when older and stronger.
Large Breeds
Collie (Rough or Smooth Coat)
The Collie is another fabulous family companion. Like the Australian Shepherd above, they are a herding breed, so they are exceptionally intelligent. Eager to please, snuggle, and protect, they are loyal and dignified pets. They weigh 50 to 75 pounds and live about 15 years. They make great watchdogs and are natural 'babysitters' for the children in the family. Rough Coated Collies do not need haircuts - they do fine in warm months, as their coat acts like an insulator from the heat. Although they can overheat if exercised too much during hot months. The Smooth Coated Collies have a shorter coat, so they do well in any climate. Both are average shedders. Collies need about two hours of exercise a day and a large yard. Country life is best for this breed, as they love exploring the world.
Golden Retriever
Happy, fun-loving, and loyal, Goldens are one of the most popular breeds in the United States. They love people, so although they may bark when a stranger approaches your home, they would sooner invite a thief in rather than scare him off. They weigh 50 to 80 pounds and live approximately 11 years. They are average shedders and benefit from daily brushing. Because they are retrievers, they need at least two hours of rigorous exercise a day, either swimming, playing fetch, or running beside you as you jog. Some do not do well left alone and become destructive. Although they are vastly intelligent, they are being bred to have more dominant traits which can make training difficult. With firm and consistent discipline, Goldens can be refined pets, but inconsistent training will lead to an out-of-control dog that will take about 4 to 5 years to settle down.
Labrador Retriever
The Labrador is the most popular breed in the United States. Their friendly, energetic, and loyal dispositions make them excellent family pets. They are wonderful with children and enjoy the water, hunting, fetch, Frisbee - just about anything you love, they'll love! Although their coat is short, they are average shedders. They can weigh 50 to 100 pounds and live about 11 years. Like Goldens, they do well indoors but need two hours of exercise a day or they may become destructive. Without proper exercise, Labs can become overweight, which can lead to joint problems. Because of over-breeding, American Labs are typically hyper-active and rarely submissive. These Labs will be rambunctious and difficult to train for the first four to five years. Since Labs are the most popular breed, they are also one of the most popular breeds found in shelters - so check your local rescue before visiting a breeder.
Please understand that even though I am including Golden Retrievers and Labradors on this list, I tend to discourage families from purchasing them because they are being over-bred due to high demand and popularity. This over-breeding creates unhealthy and extremely hyper dogs, which then results in either: 1) euthanasia due to expensive vet bills, and 2) abandoned dogs at shelters because of hyper (and destructive) activity. There is no question that both breeds can be excellent family companions, but I encourage every family to consider other, equally wonderful breeds before Goldens and Labs. If you must have one, check your local shelter, rescue, or petfinder.com. Please be aware that even the sheltered or rescued Goldens and Labs will most likely be over-bred, so training and tolerance is a must. Together, we can decrease the popularity of this breed and put an end to over-breeding.
Giant Breeds
American Mastiff
For those partial to giant breeds, I recommend an American Mastiff. Calm, dignified, and gentle, these dogs are patient and loving with children. They can weigh 140 to 200 pounds and live up to 12 years. As with most giant breeds, Mastiffs do not need a lot of exercise and do well indoors or with a small yard. But because of their inactivity, they may become overweight. Mastiffs get along well with other dogs but should be supervised around other types of animals. They can be very protective but rarely aggressive unless threatened. As puppies they can be rambunctious and clumsy because they grow rapidly during the first year, but they mature quickly. And even though they are one of the gentlest breeds, their size can be intimidating - so always keep your Mastiff leashed in public.
Remember, there can be exceptions with each litter so make sure you research breeders and always insist on meeting the parents to determine the general temperament of the litter. With adoption, research breed characteristics thoroughly before bringing a dog home. Even mixed breeds can be properly researched - just check out the traits of each breed in their bloodline. For instance, if you're looking at a Labrador/Mastiff mix, a good rule of thumb is to combine the traits from both breeds, so you know what to expect.
Mandy has been a dog trainer and family pet advisor for ten years. She is passionate about matching the right pets with the right families and has fostered countless animals in her lifetime. Currently she is a staff writer for Plugged In Parents, providing parents with family pet solutions and information. Plugged In Parents is also an online resource for up-to-date health and safety, nutrition, and baby info along with recipes, family movie reviews, money and tech tips, and more! Visit pluggedinparents.com today!
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Dogs are been man's best friend all the time and man has tried to teach and train dogs the ways he can. Here are some ideas to make dogs to listen to man and make them have a nice good behavior.
First of all what ever people do at the begging, that is going to give dogs the first impression. That's how Dogs are going to make up its mind that this how this people are going to act and this how I should behave. So what is all the first impressions we are going make it is very important.
The first thing that you should understand is that the dog is not born with the knowledge that what they are doing is wrong when they relieve themselves in inappropriate locations around the home, or yard. When they have to go, they just do it.
This is especially true if they have had no previous lessons on the fact that there is a certain area to relieve themselves. You should designate an area in the yard for the dog to do his business. It is important, when you walk the dog, and take the dog outdoors, that you visit this area frequently.
If the puppy has an accident indoors, you should immediately take them to this area. Eventually, they will begin to understand that this area is the location for relieving themselves.
The next thing that you should do to successfully housetrain your puppy is to develop a schedule that your pet can use. You should feed your dog at certain times of the day, and then set certain times when you walk the animal.
If you pamper the dog sometimes and shout at it when it does something wrong, dogs will keep the grudge some times. So it is very obvious that man should behave very calm.
Dogs will learn very well if you give them some time to learn and make them feel like you are his very best friend.
Once you see your puppy using the area outside the home that you have deemed appropriate when it comes to relieving themselves, it is important for you to praise the dog. This may include talking in an upbeat, friendly tone, patting them on the head, or simply playing with them or giving them a treat immediately thereafter.
Specifically showing them where they have to eat and sleep and poop... bringing them in your bed room is going to make them feel free to do anything which is going to ruined dogs behavior.
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