My GOLDENDOODLE PUPPY – NOT what I expected! (why I’m glad she’s now an adult) | 5 Unexpected Things

“I got to know her better and accept her limitations.” That is such a beautiful sentiment and what true love means. No one’s perfect but everyone can reach their full potential. You’re an amazing dog owner.

My golden doodle is a therapy dog is the most fantastic animal that I have ever had these loving, compassionate, obedient loves to go on walks. I will admit he got me out of the house after I retired we walk 45 miles a week. He loves it also loves company and as many people around him as he can stand loves when they come over, one fantastic animal

We lost are Golden Doodle at 15 years old from a fast-moving cancer a year ago this coming March. I have had dogs my entire life and when we lost Frieda are doodle it was one of the biggest hurts I ever experienced, and I was a former infantry combat Vietnam vet. After two weeks I told my wife of 48 years that I had to have another Golden Doodle. I'm 79 my wife 70 and we knew it would be an old folk's challenge. I spent two months talking with breeder all over the mid-west and southern states and Cannada. I found our pup that was already four months old had been bought and returned to breeder because she had some long hair just on the top of her head and looked a little funny. She was perfect for us, and we bought her. She is a year old and caught on to being house broken with no problems. She sleeps all night long and has never made a peep. We bought a Zap collar that we have only used a half dozen times. She comes when you call her and her entire coat is beautiful wavy hair. We think she may have been abused before we got her because there are things that scare her to where she runs away, like her hairbrush.

Sophie sounds like my departed standard poodle, Margot. Margot live her entire eleven years as a puppy and eventually succumbed to gastric torsion. Anyway, Margot went to doggie daycare while I worked and we took very long walks and hikes when I wasn't working. this helped her get out her pent up energy and make some good and loving friends who got her. She was awesome if I needed to leave her outside at stores where dog weren't allow and would stay rod still staring at the door I had disappeared through. Have a great life with Sophie! RIP Margot, I know you are at the Rainbow bridge stalk still and waiting for me.

To anyone reading this thinking of getting a golden doodle, not all of them are difficult. Mine was perfect from the get go, literally the perfect dog. Happy to be left on her own, very obedient; quick learner, stays sat down in the car, doesn’t bark at night and very gentle with baby. She stays near me when out of the house too. She really is perfect. I would recommend looking into WHO and WHERE you buy your dog from. Look at their house, and where they put their puppies, how they care for them.. it does matter

My goldendoodle puppy Cooper will be 12 weeks in a couple days and despite having extensive experience with difficult & stubborn dogs, he is by far the most difficult I have had to try to train! His energy level goes from snoozy to manic in record time, my hands and ankles are his favorite chew toys, and he literally seems to grow every day! Anyone who is reading this and thinks they’re prepared or know what they’re getting themselves into, I promise you’re not and you don’t! 😂 Praying every day he mellows out to a great companion one day. 🙏🏻 🐶 ❤️

I've found that having the puppy crate right next to my bed eliminates barking and crying. I can just put my hand through the crate and that calms the puppy. They should sleep in your room, anyway.

My daughter lived in our home when she got her golden doodle. She was very difficult for at least 4 years. She is a very sweet dog and has taken a lot of training. Also my daughter has to always be aware of her sweet girl's limitations too. These dogs are often listed as wonderful for first time dog owners. It is my opinion that a person needs to be experienced with dogs or be very dedicated to raising a golden doodle if they decide to get one. We now "baby sit" our "granddog". We love having her.

Thank goodness the crazy phase doesn’t last! My dog is almost 11 months old and so hyper energetic I had to take 3 days off to get my house cleaned while dog go is in the kennel. Half eaten boat shoes , Ugg boots , sandals etc … pillows chewed up and stuffing everywhere, numerous bones buried in strange places. He loves to swim in the nearby river but the water makes him completely hyper afterwards. Not good on the lead, jumps up on people etc etc. Unbelievably I’ve grown to love him because of the other sides of his personality. He really means no harm, is not in the least aggressive, his only fault is loving life so much he can’t help being excited every day . He is so good at night, not a peep out of him so it is great news to hear that in another year or so he will have calmed don😊

our golden doodle is 10 months old and a real joy to have around. \no messes in the house, stay within the electric fence oustide and was easy to train.. Walking on the leash is not too bad but a little work has to be done yet. Loves to go for car rides. Yes he needs lot of exercise and so do I. He is an absolute joy to be with and he is turning out to be cuddler! He is patient, easy to train but he can get really excited! Meelo has brought a lot of fun and happiness to our house!

I've been watching a bunch of puppy training videos in preparation of getting my puppy in a few days. It's been giving me anxiety! Your video is exactly what I needed to hear today. Thank you so much! ❤

What a lovely and thoughtful presentation! Thank you very much. I can’t wait to check out your other videos :)

I relate to this video so much! I’m so thankful my doodle is getting a bit older and calming by the day.

She is adorable!! My son has one and we all love him so much. He just turned a year old this past January. Sooo, now we will be getting a Labradoodles in a little over a week. We can’t wait. Love your videos

It sounds exactly like you're talking about my parents' goldendoodle! He was the most hyper puppy I've ever met - I even had to get an attachment for my bike to safely take him on bike rides with me to wear him out! Now he is 6 and just the most mellow, loving dog you'll ever meet. My husband and I recently got our first dog, a goldendoodle puppy of course lol and I laugh when I see how similar she is to how my parents dog was when he was a puppy. I can't wait for her to mellow out and become our love bug 💕

I have a 5 month old cockapoo boy, and he sounds almost exactly like Sophie as a puppy. This gives me hope that he'll grow up to be a good, calm boy! I do my best with him, although for medical reasons I have low energy levels and so can't always give him as much one-on-one playtime as I wish I could. Still, I try to socialise him with other people and dogs as often as I can, I give him lots of love (although like puppy Sophie, he's not very snuggly; he just wants to play all the time), and I take him to play-and-train classes. So I hope he will be as sweet and wonderful as Sophie within a couple of years, but in the meantime, I still love him to bits.

Just lost my Doodle in March. He was a big ole marsh mellow from the day he came home. Never pulled on a leash, barked or paid attention to any other dog. Everyone absolutely loved him. I'm getting a new puppy and I'm nervous he will be a pain. Praying for the same good traits that my buddy had. Good video

Sophie sounds very much like my goldendoodle puppy Willy who we have had for 2 months now. So happy to have found this video. Will definitey check out your other videos :)

Thank you for this video. I have a mini-golden doodle and I keep telling my mum he is gradually learning and will eventually calm down a bit but it may take longer than a year. He's only about 7-8 months so he's still young. I will show this video to her to have better understanding. He's not our first dog by far but first of this breed.

I love my 5 month old...she's just so beautiful, when she has her 'moments' I just have to remember she'll return to her loveable self in no time at all...we are SO in love with her. I got her for support after the death of our son ( 9 years after to be precise) as lots of things have overwhelmed us during this time. Yes, this breed are so smart you have to be one step ahead and they can drive us to distraction!...but, as you have said, it's about being calm, get to know her better by the day and accept her limitations. I will never regret the day she entered our lives...I saw her, I said 'that's my dog' and that was that.:face-red-heart-shape: