Activities for a Calm, Healthy, Happy Goldendoodle

 

Entrepreneur Spencer Schar is a proud Goldendoodle owner, with his 13-month-old puppy taking up a lot of his time. This article will provide an overview of the Goldendoodle hybrid’s temperament and characteristics, sharing tips on activities to meet their emotional and physical needs.

Goldendoodles are typically energetic and enthusiastic dogs, with a comical and loving personality. A cross between the Poodle and the Golden Retriever, this high-energy hybrid breed is described by the American Kennel Club as an “exuberant,” “serious worker” that requires “plenty of exercise.” The American Kennel Club defines the Goldendoodle as a “sporting” breed group with a high energy level and a dog that is “very smart,” “athletic,” “active,” and “playful.”

Of course, as with any other breed, Goldendoodles can vary from one dog to the next. Nevertheless, the Golden Retriever and Poodle pedigrees both lean towards an exuberant love for playing, thinking, and working, as well as an athletic physique.

It naturally follows that most Goldendoodle puppies boast higher energy levels than their adult and senior counterparts. Like children, Goldendoodle puppies tend to experience short bursts of energy, with long gaps in between for much-needed naps. Some owners can find it challenging to adjust to the “dual setting” of Goldendoodle puppies, which tend to either be “on” or “off”, i.e., romping wildly or sound asleep. However, at around one year of age, the typical Goldendoodle begins to mature. Although they will retain some of their puppy playfulness as they enter adolescence, including a love of walks, playing fetch, and spending time in the company of human companions, at this stage they generally become calmer, gentler, and easier to handle, becoming more manageable overall.

Dog brain games can be beneficial for these smart, adaptable, and mentally flexible dogs, testing their potential and refining their abilities through vigorous training. Just a few minutes per day with a high-quality dog toy can be sufficient to help a Goldendoodle hone their cognitive skills.

A smart, friendly hybrid breed, Goldendoodles are very capable when it comes to following commands and handling new activities. They tend to have luscious coats that are very thick, lending the appearance of cuddly, plush toys, attracting a lot of attention on their daily walks.

Both the Poodle and Golden Retriever breeds excel at agility training due to their high intelligence and DNA. Agility training therefore offers a challenging and mentally stimulating activity for Goldendoodles that can be exciting and fun for dogs and owners alike.