We look for opportunities for the pups to start on basic skills they will need such as "come" and "sit". These guys have learned to "sit" for a piece of kibble, and are working on remaining sitting before they get petted or have their ears scratched. No question Australian Labradoodle puppies are smart!
Many puppies have a natural desire to retrieve; others you will have to "educate!" By making it "worth-their-while" with a tasty treat or just a pat and a "good dog", most dogs can learn to fetch reliably. (This is a great skill to teach your dog, as it makes it possible for your dog to get a lot of healthy exercise when you don't have time for a run.)
Below this child is teaching a puppy to fetch a soft toy (click on the video to view it larger on Youtube):
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| Great eye contact for 7-week olds! |
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| Seven at once, including Lola's two younger pups! |
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The pups at only 5- and 6-weeks old. (The younger puppies are going along with it, but are not exactly clued-in as to "and why are we doing this?"!) |
Many puppies have a natural desire to retrieve; others you will have to "educate!" By making it "worth-their-while" with a tasty treat or just a pat and a "good dog", most dogs can learn to fetch reliably. (This is a great skill to teach your dog, as it makes it possible for your dog to get a lot of healthy exercise when you don't have time for a run.)
Below this child is teaching a puppy to fetch a soft toy (click on the video to view it larger on Youtube):
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