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[quote=Anonymous]We were first time owners when we brought our goldendoodle home.  We got a puppy from a local breeder because my children were young and I didn't want to deal with unknown behavior issues.  I think what made our experience so awesome was the amount of research and preparation we put into it.  I read every book I could find on puppy development and training.  We puppy proofed our house months before we brought our puppy home.  While some people don't put much stock in temperment tests, I think that made a big difference for us.  We selected our puppy based on behavior and not what she looked like.  In fact, she wasn't the prettiest of the litter because she was a late bloomer.  Now she looks like a shaggy teddybear and has the best personality.  We started training immediately after bringing her home at 10 weeks.  Training lasted for 12 weeks, both private and in a puppy class setting.  We put her on a schedule immediately and hired dog walkers who still come twice per day.  We took two weeks off of work to establish a routine for our dog.  We got up in the middle of the night to take her outside when she was still little.

Potty training was easy, very few accidents.  Crate training was also easy and likely because of the approach we used.  We worked really hard to set our puppy up for success.  Our dog learned everything very quickly.  She is much more affectionate than we expected and incredibly obedient.  I think you should focus less on the dog and focus more on yourself.  You do have to commit, have a plan, stick with it and follow through.  Our dog has never chewed on furniture, destroyed property, she doesn't run off, she will sit patiently until you greet her, she is incredibly gentle with the kids and just wants to be loved.  We are very happy to have her in our lives.[/quote]

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