Poodle
Poodles come in three sizes (Toy, Miniature and Standard) and are known for their intelligence and eagerness to learn. The Standard was developed as a water retriever.
Photo: Tim Wilson from Blaine, MN, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Bred for
- Water retrieving (Standard), then companionship
- Typical energy
- Moderate to high
- Size
- Three sizes
Where to start
Usually motivated by food and learning games. Use that in training and keep sessions short and rewarded.
First focus
Use their quick minds: trick training and new puzzles keep a Poodle engaged.
Next
Keep your rules consistent, because clever dogs notice loopholes.
Daily habit
Start grooming handling early, since the coat needs regular brushing and clipping.
Breed notes describe tendencies in a group of dogs, not your dog. Every dog is an individual, and Dogify does not assess your dog. This is general training information and not a substitute for a qualified professional.
Chosen for the Poodle
A five-minute weekly grooming routine
Teach your dog to enjoy being handled, then fit brushing, paws and nails into one short routine you can keep up every week.
A calm bath routine your dog can learn to enjoy
Set up the space, teach your dog to stand for the water and finish with a reward, so bath day gets easier every time.
Positive reinforcement explained: why reward-based training works
What reward-based training is, why timing matters and what a professional society for animal behavior says about the methods you choose.
.jpg){kind=link}