Doodles have floppy ears; because of their shape they’re more prone to ear problems. All the icky ear stuff will thrive in the warm moist environment a floppy ear provides. Consequently, it’s important that a Doodle’s people making ear cleaning part of their weekly routine. A few preventative minutes will save you time and money. […]
Doodle Supplies
A List of Basic Doodle Supplies: • I will confirm the name of the puppy food when the puppies are five weeks old • Healthy treats should be limited to training only. A piece of kibble or cheese. • Stainless-steel non-tipping food and water bowls • I.D. Tags with the contact information for yourself and your […]
Doodle Girl or Doodle Boy?
Should you select a Doodle Girl or Doodle boy? Either a female or a neutered male doodle make equally wonderful family pets. Both enjoy interaction with their people and are eager to please. Doodles are not “one person” dogs; they love everyone they meet. There are some personality differences though. A male dog is like a […]
Doodle Toys
The Doodle toys you select will make all the difference in raising your Old Mill Doodle. Boredom is often the cause of a lot of bad behavior with dogs, such as inappropriate chewing, digging, or barking. Challenging toys, by alleviating the boredom, may help alleviate the problem. Dog Psychology and Dog Toys Dogs like to […]
What is a Doodle?
What is a Doodle? A doodle is a hybrid dog. At Old Mill Doodles, a doodle is the product of breeding a Golden Retriever or an English Springer Spaniel and a Poodle. Goldendoodles were originally bred as the perfect solution for people wanting a companion that wouldn’t agitate their allergies; the Goldendoodle low shedding coat […]
Housebreaking Your Doodle
Housebreaking your doodle will be an easy task if you are consistent in the first week. This training method is used in conjunction with a crate. Until your dog is reliably housebroken, any time your dog is not being supervised, he/she should be in a crate or on a leash by your side. Training your […]