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Ok, some of you have expressed a desire to learn to groom a doodle. It is necessary for me because I have several poodle and doodles. I also have a full service grooming room, tub and table. I will say that if I only had one doodle, I would take it to be groomed. The initial investment is pretty expensive. Also, the time it takes is several hours. I also have professional dryers.

This is something you can do but it is a big time commitment.

I always go to my guy Tab289 for great videos on how to train specific commands or teach good dog behaviors for your doodle.

Here is the link for Tab289's dog training video on how to teach your dog the "Heel" command.

Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elKsANmYVTI&list=UURyHBkIJ90SZNRyq1iVda5g...

We had big thunderstorms today in Middle TN. Maverick, our retired doodle stud struggles with thunderstorms. I can tell they are coming way before they get here because he starts pacing.

I have tried the Thundershirt on him with little success. I followed the directions and put it on him before the storm so he did not relate it as something bad. If you use one, you should be very aware of how best to use it.

This is Jolly, a Serenity Farm Goldendoodle. She is 10 weeks old in this video. We did this for her new owners so they would know how we trained her and know what she can do. It is a good video to watch on techniques for training. Enjoy

Here is the link: http://youtu.be/Cu7YpJK3Bs8

This is a cool video of some Hungarian researchers working with a trained service dog and the dog actually mimics the man working with him.
Check this out. http://news.discovery.com/videos/news-dogs-and-humans-think-act-alike.html

A calm dog makes a great pet. Everyone that comes to our house loves Maverick, our ambassador at Serenity Farm Goldendoodle. He is a calm dog. Getting a dog to be calm takes dedication and your time. Tab 289, my favorite dog trainer gives us some great tips in all his videos but these two should be the starting point in your training. Be quick to reward calm behavior and do it consistently. This is a two part series so watch both of them.

Part One http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxMHwrSqD8Y

EXPANDING ACCESS TO SERVICE DOGS
RETRIEVING INDEPENDENCE “SERVING WITH CANINES” TRAINING PROGRAM

Michael and I have been working with two wonderful women, Karen Langer, Founder and President of Retrieving Independence (RI) in Linden, TN and Leslie Adams, head trainer for RI. We are learning about the process for training assistance and service dogs as well as volunteering with organization.

Here is Part 2 on Loose Leash Walking with your dogs. I love Tab289 and I think his videos are excellent. Consistency and a calm dog are a wonderful thing. Check this out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csfUmZ3xUY4

A young dog is easily distracted. Loose leash training is not a difficult thing to do, it just takes consistency. The use of treats or toys is critical in this training. Tab289 makes it very easy to understand. His techniques are great and he helps you understand dog behavior and thinking.

Here is the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT8VDgR_Koo