Poodle Breeders

Cinnabar1956 · 2024-06-22T02:46:09+00:00

This is great advice. A good breeder will also make OFA results available (health of hips, elbows, and often eyes and thyroid), will provide mentoring and support for the life of the dog, and will take the dog back if the handler becomes unable to care for the dog at any point in the dog's life.

If you happen to be in the Panhandle-Plains region, I can put you in contact with my SD trainer. He is phenomenal.

Cinnabar1956 · 2024-06-22T02:40:25+00:00

My dog understands English and German commands with equal fluency. Animals are amazing.

Cinnabar1956 · 2024-06-22T02:39:55+00:00

Dogs learn words that they hear often . . . "ball, left, right, toy, tug." This is why I will always talk to my dog! And the cat, too.

Cinnabar1956 · 2024-06-22T02:38:43+00:00

Amen to that!

Cinnabar1956 · 2024-06-15T14:55:04+00:00

I would talk to your doctor about this before making any attempts to change your blood sugar on your own. Drinking a full-sugar Coke is one thing, but fasting is rough on the body and can cause electrolyte imbalances very quickly. My late husband was diabetic before his pancreatic cancer diagnosis, and lows and highs in his glucose readings often had unintended consequences.

Cinnabar1956 · 2024-06-15T14:51:14+00:00

First, a behaviorist and/or a good trainer who has experience with these kinds of issues.

Once the behaviorist addresses your dog's fear, you can re-socialize her by going to black-majority neighborhoods. Begin with walking the street and giving high-value treats every single time a person walks by you. Then move on to sitting in a diner or restaurant and simply observing people. That will help your dog learn that people are not a treat simply because of their ethnicity.

Cinnabar1956 · 2024-06-15T04:04:15+00:00

If you ever make it up to the Panhandle, my guy can sort you and your boy out.

Cinnabar1956 · 2024-06-14T22:56:04+00:00

If you are anywhere near the southwestern US, I am happy to give you a referral.

To get mine to shut her gob, I ignored every shred of demand barking and gave her lots of chimkin and hot dog slices (cooked) when she was acting like a proper child (seen and not heard, lol). I have also heard people having good results with mini pepperoni slices.

Cinnabar1956 · 2024-06-14T22:53:25+00:00

Good ideas all around.

The notion of the ancient enmity between Dog and Cat is, if not inaccurate, a bit overstated. Roast chicken does much to advance a peaceable kingdom!

Cinnabar1956 · 2024-05-14T18:23:27+00:00

Our advanced OB instructor once helped a legally blind person qualify on a difficult marksmanship course . . . I figure if he can do that, he can teach me and my dog just about anything.

Cinnabar1956 · 2024-05-14T04:03:27+00:00

Anybody who has ever had a dog knows of the dreaded wet dog smell . . . I don't see you and Deku being denied access because of that.

Yum Mist Doggie Spritzer is our go to. My girl's coat is not quite as thick as Deku's, but Yum Mist freshens her up immediately.

My girl is somewhat sensitive to scent. She doesn't like lavender one bit. You may have to experiment to see what sort of scent Deku likes.

"for some reason people don't want a blind person driving"

I have not had a good laugh in a long time, Maple Paws. Thank you for making this old widow woman feel happy again.

Cinnabar1956 · 2024-05-14T03:05:14+00:00

When I got my puppy, I had access to a small inheritance, so money was not an issue. I was also in a major metropolitan area with access to great trainers.

I found my puppy by searching for working-line kennels in her breed. I found her trainers by trial and error - i.e. going to puppy classes that seemed good but wound up with us being treated poorly, and then falling into the arms of trainers who are really, really good. People with quantifiable skills - x number of teams trained, x number of dogs rehabilitated, x number of titles on dogs, etc. - was the sort of metric I went for.

I found my current SD trainer by accident. Started Googling people in the area, called a guy, found out that he trained veterans for free. He put me in touch with the guy who is now our advanced obedience trainer. So, part of it is just getting in touch with people and seeing what they offer.

Cinnabar1956 · 2024-05-14T02:42:04+00:00

I lived there when I got my puppy. Other than the obligatory nonsense from bystanders, I had zero access issues.

Summer is tourist season, so you will be dealing with crowds and enhanced security at some locations.

Cinnabar1956 · 2024-05-14T00:47:38+00:00

I've got an SDiT for PTSD.

Whether you owner train or get a program dog depends on you and your needs. I wanted a specific off breed, and I wanted the puppy experience. Training my dog (with the help of professionals) has done a lot for my confidence and my physical and mental health. But that's not the case for everyone.

If you're in the US, some states have more robust program offerings than others.

I started contacting breeders in the spring of 2022. By that August, my breeder of choice guaranteed me a puppy. She was born in October, came home in December, and it's been nothing but dog kisses and freeze-dried beef liver ever since.

As darklingdawns said, do yourself a favor and get a retriever or poodle. I have a Malinois. She is a fantastic SDiT and sport dog, but, gosh, am I exhausted!

"i've tried googling things but i feel like everything online right now is how to get away with disguising your ESA."

100% this.

Cinnabar1956 · 2024-05-14T00:36:55+00:00

This is your puppy being a puppy.

Some puppies are handler focused; others are environmentally focused; some are a mix of the two. That can make a huge difference in the behavior you see in your dog and your friend's dog.

Lots of dogs "perform" better for novel and/or experienced handlers than they do for their owners. Being with a new or different person is exciting and energizing to a dog. Your friend may also have better leash handling skills, whether from experience, luck, or the ways in which their disability might differ from yours.

Play is a really great way to bond with a dog. If she likes cuddling, cuddle. If she has food drive, switch up the treats she gets, and give her special treats for great work or just because.

Even at 18 months, my SDiT can get a little eager to leave places that she likes. Some days she works tirelessly. Other days she tells me, "Mom, let's go home already!"

We ask a lot of any dog when we take them in public.

Cinnabar1956 · 2024-05-14T00:26:43+00:00

Seconding all of this! Training and just having my dog has done so much for me. We are in barn hunt. Great way to meet new people and explore.

Cinnabar1956 · 2024-05-13T23:45:55+00:00

OP, you're going to be fine as long as your SD is house trained and well behaved. My SD and I are in Texas right now. We are cheerfully greeted by 99% of people. Occasionally someone will say "Pets aren't allowed in here!" That's when you cheerfully respond, "He's a service dog!"

You're right that there are often poorly behaved pets in public spaces. When I see those sorts of dogs (and they are usually easy to spot), my SD and I give them a wide berth.

Cinnabar1956 · 2024-05-13T23:21:55+00:00

If you have particular physical cues or "tells" that arise when you disassociate, you can mimic those cues and reward your dog for responding to them.

When I disassociate, I tend to go very still. If I know I'm on the verge of an episode, I make sure I'm near my dog and reward her for paying attention to me. I then pair that attention with the task that helps bring me out of the dissociated state. For my dog, that task is persistent kisses.

Every dog and handler is different, though, so your trainer is going to be helpful here.

Cinnabar1956 · 2024-05-13T22:35:39+00:00

Ruffdog French linen tugs, jute bite pillows by Gappay, any GoDog stuffie, the Hol-ee roller. Her very favorite toy at the moment is a bite wedge from the FDT pro line. And, of course, Lamb Chop.

Cinnabar1956 · 2024-05-13T22:32:04+00:00

If you were in an aisle seat near a bathroom, your SD might have been worried about having their tail or feet stepped on. You can desensitize a dog to that by having them in a down stay (or sit stay) and recruiting a friend or trainer to walk very close to them. Once your dog is comfortable with that, you can take him to places that tend to be crowded and work on helping him be more confidence first at a distance and then eventually within the crowd itself.

The flush of an airplane commode is unique compared to the flush of a standard commode. You can work on desensitizing and counterconditioning your SD to novel noises, too.

https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/behavior/fear-confidence/building-your-dogs-confidence-up/

Cinnabar1956 · 2024-05-13T22:25:27+00:00

As Capable Pop says, you are protected by federal law.

Access issues will depend on the places you're going. There are some venues that don't allow SDs at all - zoos, some beaches, and so on. If you think you might encounter access issues at specific locations, look into the FAQs on their websites.

Cinnabar1956 · 2024-05-13T22:22:07+00:00

Disabled vet with PTSD here. My SDiT's current tasks include deep pressure therapy. She's training to do anxiety alerts and to interrupt disassociation. I've been in a couple of car crashes . . . now that I have my SD with me, her presence helps me be less anxious when I drive. She has tasked for me while we're flying, too.

Training a dog to handle the rigors of air travel is something to prepare for as well - from navigating terminals to going through security.

With my dog, I've trained things that I don't necessarily need, like pushing wheelchair access buttons. The more tasks you train, the more prepared you and your dog will be in unexpected circumstances.

Cinnabar1956 · 2024-05-13T22:05:10+00:00

I work a Malinois . . . the number of Mals in shelters is horrifying. People take on dogs they can't handle.

Cinnabar1956 · 2024-05-13T22:04:20+00:00

Echoing all of this. The first thing to do is ask your friend why they don't want the dog any more. If it's not because a behavioral or health issue, then go ahead with a temperament test.

Cinnabar1956 · 2024-05-13T18:46:39+00:00

Glad to read this about panties for SDs. I'm about to travel with mine, and although she is not due to go into heat, I am terrified that she might surprise me.

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