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How to Properly Care for Your Pet Goldendoodle

Goldendoodles are cute, lovable dogs that are surprisingly easy to look after. Having slightly above energy levels, they don’t need massive amounts of physical activity (like some breeds do). If they’re bred responsibly, their health tends to be excellent too. Essentially, you can keep your Goldendoodle in top shape with a simple, well-rounded care routine. Below, Knudawn Goldendoodles offers suggestions on how to properly care for your beloved pet: 

Exercising

While Goldendoodles don’t typically need hours of physical activity, they do need at least 20 to 30 minutes of exercise daily. This exercise could be anything – walking, running, swimming, or playing games. You could also take your dog through a homemade agility course. Goldendoodles like roaming freely – letting them out into your (secured) backyard every once in a while can go a long way toward satisfying this need for freedom. 

Grooming

Goldendoodles don’t shed as much as their Golden Retriever parents, but they do still shed some. This means you need to groom them frequently. According to PawSpace experts, regular grooming is essential for sanitation, helps prevent matting, removes dead hair, and keeps your pet’s coat shiny and strong. Don’t forget to give them baths while you’re at it. Also, trim the hair that may grow over their eyes and in between their toes.

Active stress-busting

Just like their human caretakers, dogs also get stressed from time to time. Reasons range from changes in diet and weather to developing health issues and traumatic incidences (like loud noises), and everything in between. You may also be a source of stress for your dog. If you have a lot of work-related stress, for instance, your pet will sense it and soak it up. As such, you must keep an eye out for stress-related symptoms and help your dog alleviate them. Give them attention, shower them with praise, spend quality time together, make them feel safe, play with them, and more.  

Healthy diet

Goldendoodles are active dogs that need a high-quality diet with plenty of protein. Their main diet should be meats like chicken, turkey, lamb, pork, and beef. They also have sensitive stomachs, according to the Canine Journal, which makes foods with fillers and plant protein a strict no-no. Avoid common dog allergen-prone foods like grains, corn, and soy. Dog kibble is a good choice – not only is it high in protein and fat, but it also removes plaque to keep their teeth healthy.

Training and socializing

Training and socializing your dog is an essential part of caring for them. It helps them develop into friendly and loving pets. This applies even if your dog is old (if they haven’t been trained or socialized yet). Goldendoodles are easy to train. They’re smart, eager to learn, eager to please, and can pick up basic commands quickly. They’re also easy to socialize, being naturally friendly and non-aggressive.

Playing

Playing is wonderful for your pet’s mental well-being and can offer hours of fun (for you both). Goldendoodles love the outdoors, so they’ll love outdoor-focused games like playing fetch, frisbee catch, hide and seek, and chasing bubbles. They also love spending time indoors with their family, meaning indoor games like three cups or tug-of-war are always on the table.

Troubleshooting health problems

Last, keep an eye out for health issues. Common problems dogs can experience, regardless of breed, include diarrhea, parasites, obesity, poisoning, arthritis, ear problems, and skin diseases. Goldendoodles, in particular, may experience issues like hip dysplasia, eye issues, and infections (especially around the ear). Make sure you visit your vet once a year for timely problem detection and prevention.

Conclusion

Goldendoodles are naturally healthy dogs that inherit the best traits from their parents (Golden Retrievers and poodles). To keep your pet healthy and happy long-term, make sure you exercise them, play with them, feed them high-quality food, and give them plenty of love and care.

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