Colby Trail Doodles

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐃𝐨𝐠/𝐏𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞! ✔️Ignore ✔️Avoid Eye Contact ✔️Stand to the side ✔️ Reward with a treat Follow for more puppy tips and our upcoming 🐶 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐎𝐃𝐋𝐄𝐒/ 𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐃𝐎𝐎𝐃𝐋𝐄𝐒 #socaldoodles #familypuppy #puppytips #dogtrainingtips

I don’t have to put my dogs in their crates … because they do it on their own! My older dogs now walk right into their crate by me saying “ Go to bed” . It’s amazing! The reason being is because I played these crate games on repeat daily , I even fed them in their crates. You can use treats like cheerios or kibble, or even be creative and throw in a new toy inside the crate. The more positive associations with the crate the better. The time inside with the crate door closed should increase a bit each time you practice, but do not open it if they are whining or pawing at the door, only open the crate id they are quiet, because if you let them out when they cry or bark…. You just trained them to do it so they can be let out of the crate , it’s reinforcing bad behavior. I do this for about 10 min a day. Their attention span is very short when they are young so short training sessions throughout the day is much better than a long one. Have you done crate games yet? #socaldoodles #familypuppy #doodlesofsocal #puppytrainingtips

🐶Sniffing is good and how they learn about the world , except if it’s poop 💩! 🐶Walk in zig zags and change your route so it’s unpredictable when you go on walks and they have to be more focused. 🐶Bring treats and work on training during walk- “magnet hand” and “sit” “leave it” “let’s go” are the commands I use often 🐶If they pull on leash stop in your tracks and wait for them to come back to you or walk in the opposite direction. #dogwalkerslife #puppytips #newpuppyparents #bernesemountaindogs #bernesepuppies

Your time is precious and so is your dogs’. Get a high velocity blow dryer to cut down on time but also to help see any mats or tangles they may have. The power of these gets blow drying done in no time! ⭐️𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝⭐️ I have the blow dryer linked above in my highlights under “My Favorites” Happy Shopping! #socaldoodles #californiadoodles #teddybeardoodles #familypuppy #bernesemountaindog

Patience is key! Introducing a harness and leash too soon can overwhelm your puppy, leading to frustration. They are already out of sorts since they just left their mama and the litter, and it’s a brand new environment . You really don’t want to be doing things too soon. Gradual exposure helps them feel comfortable and builds positive associations. I sometimes let the Leash drag around the house when I’m training and working on leash work. Other than that, I use baby gates to block areas off of my house since no puppy should have free roam of the house. You can get a long line that is 15ft so at least they feel “free” , but holding them constantly on a 4-6ft leash is not ideal and will lead to frustration and pent up energy and acting out behaviors. The constant harness and leash being put on them when you first get them is going to be way too overwhelming and they will begin to associate it with a negative if not done carefully and methodically. If you take them outside to potty, either lure them with a treat into an outside exercise pen or you can clip them on a 15 ft long line, or you can pick them up only after giving them the cue word “Up up up” to prepare them to be picked up. Bonding and positive associations are first and foremost! #Puppytraining #socaldoodles #californiadoodles #glendoravillage #familypuppy #bernedoodlesofcalifornia #newpuppyparents #dogleashes

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐚 𝐩𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐲. 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐮𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐩. 𝐒𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 “𝐔𝐏 𝐔𝐏 𝐔𝐏” And don’t forget the treat in your hand ready to go. Try to lure them as much as you can with treats to where you need them to go instead of always picking them up to avoid them getting frustrated and reactivity when they get picked up. If you have kids this is extremely important. It’s very easy for puppies to feel violated and if they are constantly getting picked up it can turn into a negative with growling and nipping. So please tell guest and children to pet them on the floor to keep all interaction positive 💕🐶 #puppytrainingtips #kidsandpets #newpuppyparents #californiapup

Remember, puppy training is a journey, not a race! Overdoing it can lead to stress for both you and your pup, turning joy into frustration. Embrace the moments of bonding and play, training will follow naturally when you enjoy the process together! If you put too much focus on something, it will drive you crazy and you will feel like you failed the puppy when in reality you are an amazing puppy parent for trying so hard but that’s just it…. Don’t try so hard and you and your puppy will be so much happier. Enjoy just being present and don’t get caught up in doing everything right. Each puppy is different and unique and at the end of the day , what matters most to them is just being with you in your company.🐾💖 #PuppyLove #TrainingWithJoy #puppytrainingtips #newpuppyparents #f1bgoldendoodle

🐾✨ Attention, Puppy Parents!✨🐾 When you welcome your adorable 8-10 week old puppy into your home, remember they are 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐲! They are fragile and can easily break bones and strain their growth plates! 🐶❤️ Their little bones are still developing, and their joints are made up of soft muscle, tendons, and ligaments, not yet fully formed! As they waddle around with those big floppy paws, it’s essential to restrict their exercise. While it’s tempting to let them bounce around, excessive running or jumping can lead to long-term joint damage. 𝐀𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝: - 𝐆𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 - 𝐣𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐬 - 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬 - 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐣𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐜𝐡 - 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐰/𝐧𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐼𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑟𝑠 𝑖𝑡’𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑟𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑜𝑟 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑎 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 𝑔𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑎𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑔𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑝 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑑𝑜𝑤𝑛． Keep playtime safe and controlled! The rule of thumb is 5 min of active play for each month they are old. For example a 2 month pup should get 2 active play sessions that last about 5 min. The rest of the time you can work on bonding, training, petting, brushing, they do not need to be exercised and actively played with. Mental activity is just as important and gets them just as tired.

Dog kibble can go rancid 🦠due to exposure to air, moisture, and heat. When the fats in the kibble are oxidized typically from being stored in a non-airtight container or in a warm environmentthey can develop a stale or off smell and taste, and make the kibble grow bacteria that is harmful and cancer causing to your pup. In addition , bugs and rodents are more likely to get inside. Keeping the kibble in its original, sealed bag helps protect it from these elements, maintaining its quality and safety for your dog. Even though the bins are cute…. Make sure to put the original bag inside it vs dumping it into the bin. Did you already know this? #socaldoodles #glendoravillage #healthypup #dogfood #pupsafety

𝐓𝐡𝐞 “𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐭”𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞! This has so many benefits and it’s so fun for your puppy as they have to naturally forage “sniff around for their food.” ✔️It keeps them mentally stimulated -The game encourages dogs to use their problem-solving skills and think. It also mimics the hunting behavior of their ancestors ✔️helps fight boredom / destructive behavior ✔️redirects their behavior and focus ✔️Physical activity: The game provides a healthy outlet for a dog’s natural searching and exploratory behaviors. ✔️Confidence building💪: The game can help dogs build confidence. ✔️Stress relief: The game can help calm a dog down or channel excess energy. ✔️Bonding: The game can help strengthen the bond between you and your 🐶 I use this game with all of my dogs including the older ones since they were little. They 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖 this game very well and all I have to say is “ FIND IT” and they get so excited and are ready to hunt for their food! I use plain cheerios , kibble, blueberries, shredded cheese, carrots , you can get very creative with this game! Try this out today and let me know what you think! #socaldoodles #teddybeardoodles #californiadoodles #californiabernesemountaindogs #bernesepuppies

Hand feeding your puppy is beneficial for several reasons: 1. Builds Trust- helps establish a bond between you and your puppy, creating a sense of security and trust. 2. Encourages Calmness- Hand feeding can promote a calm demeanor during mealtime, reducing anxiety and excitement. 3. Teaches Gentle Behavior- It reinforces the importance of gentle interactions, helping your puppy learn to take food softly from your hand ( especially if you have a 🦈 shark puppy that loves to nip) 4. Enhances Training - This practice can be integrated into training sessions, making it easier to reward and reinforce good behavior. 5. Promotes Socialization- Hand feeding can help your puppy become more comfortable with human interaction, which improves overall socialization. 6. Encourages Positive Associations- It creates positive associations with your presence, making your puppy more receptive to your guidance and commands. Overall, hand feeding is a simple yet effective way to nurture a loving and trusting relationship with your pup. So next time it’s time for a feeding session, swap out the bowls for your hand 🤚 and watch your bond grow. 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 #socaldoodles #californiadoodles #familypuppy #trainingpuppy #puppyplaying