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The Complete Guide to Poodles: Standard, Miniature, or Toy - Learn Everything You Need to Know to Successfully Raise Your Poodle from Puppy to Old Age
Whether you’re considering adopting a Poodle, or have already welcomed one into your home, this comprehensive guide will tell you everything you need to know about the breed. If you’ve ever wondered about the origin of the Poodle or how the three size varieties were developed, you’ll learn about their history as waterfowl hunting dogs and more.
You’ll learn about every aspect of Poodle ownership, from what to look for in a responsible breeder to caring for a senior dog. Whether you plan on purchasing your Poodle from a breeder or adopting from a rescue, this guidebook is an essential resource. With information on what to look for in a puppy and how to prepare your house before bringing your new Poodle home, you’ll be thoroughly prepared to begin your life as a Poodle parent.
Poodles are highly intelligent dogs and need daily training and mental stimulation to prevent behavioral problems. This audiobook will guide you through your dog’s basic training and the different training methods recommended for Poodles. You’ll also learn how to prevent and correct problem behaviors.
A properly socialized Poodle will be able to accompany you wherever you go, and this audiobook will help you learn how to socialize your dog with adults, children, and other animals. If you’re worried about potential problems in socialization, this audiobook will guide you through even the most difficult situations.
Poodles are wonderful companions, but they require proper nutrition, grooming, and veterinary care in order to thrive. This guidebook will serve as an invaluable reference throughout your Poodle’s life. You’ll learn about health conditions and diseases common to the breed, and what treatments and preventative care is available.
From the first day at home to your Poodle’s senior years, this guide will provide you with the information you need to make the right decisions for your dog. Whether you’re an experienced Poodle owner or are considering your first dog, this audiobook will teach you everything you need to know to become the best Poodle owner possible.
You’ll learn about every aspect of Poodle ownership, from what to look for in a responsible breeder to caring for a senior dog. Whether you plan on purchasing your Poodle from a breeder or adopting from a rescue, this guidebook is an essential resource. With information on what to look for in a puppy and how to prepare your house before bringing your new Poodle home, you’ll be thoroughly prepared to begin your life as a Poodle parent.
Poodles are highly intelligent dogs and need daily training and mental stimulation to prevent behavioral problems. This audiobook will guide you through your dog’s basic training and the different training methods recommended for Poodles. You’ll also learn how to prevent and correct problem behaviors.
A properly socialized Poodle will be able to accompany you wherever you go, and this audiobook will help you learn how to socialize your dog with adults, children, and other animals. If you’re worried about potential problems in socialization, this audiobook will guide you through even the most difficult situations.
Poodles are wonderful companions, but they require proper nutrition, grooming, and veterinary care in order to thrive. This guidebook will serve as an invaluable reference throughout your Poodle’s life. You’ll learn about health conditions and diseases common to the breed, and what treatments and preventative care is available.
From the first day at home to your Poodle’s senior years, this guide will provide you with the information you need to make the right decisions for your dog. Whether you’re an experienced Poodle owner or are considering your first dog, this audiobook will teach you everything you need to know to become the best Poodle owner possible.
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June 26, 2019
My poodles feature in this book. Pictures of them. Two pictures, to be exact. Page 100, and page 118.
They are there because I was approached for one of our photos to be published in "a book about poodles", and loving my dogs, I said sure. I assumed it would cover a lot of their history, genetics etc. And it does, for a few pages.
It then becomes a kind of generic template that isn't breed specific, and part of that covers training.
In fact, page 100 - where my dog Aonghus is features - endorses "negative reinforcement".
This absolutely made my heart sink.
Had I known this book would cover negative reinforcement other than to completely dismiss it as cruel and unnecessary, I wouldn't have handed over the photos.
If the author ever owned poodles, they would know that poodles are extremely sensitive dogs. Very intelligent, and very sensitive. The best way to gain trust and build a great working relationship with them (and I believe every dog), is through R+ training. You don't give dogs "commands". You don't need to take their lead and force them into a "down" to teach them to lie down. I genuinely find it quite upsetting this book advocates that.
If you buy this book, and you see my dogs, please know that I didn't use the techniques in here to train them. They were trained through building a relationship based on trust and rewards.
If you get a new poodle, look up an R+ trainer in your area and work with them. Ask yourself would you rather be a dance partner, or a drill sergeant, and put this book down.
They are there because I was approached for one of our photos to be published in "a book about poodles", and loving my dogs, I said sure. I assumed it would cover a lot of their history, genetics etc. And it does, for a few pages.
It then becomes a kind of generic template that isn't breed specific, and part of that covers training.
In fact, page 100 - where my dog Aonghus is features - endorses "negative reinforcement".
This absolutely made my heart sink.
Had I known this book would cover negative reinforcement other than to completely dismiss it as cruel and unnecessary, I wouldn't have handed over the photos.
If the author ever owned poodles, they would know that poodles are extremely sensitive dogs. Very intelligent, and very sensitive. The best way to gain trust and build a great working relationship with them (and I believe every dog), is through R+ training. You don't give dogs "commands". You don't need to take their lead and force them into a "down" to teach them to lie down. I genuinely find it quite upsetting this book advocates that.
If you buy this book, and you see my dogs, please know that I didn't use the techniques in here to train them. They were trained through building a relationship based on trust and rewards.
If you get a new poodle, look up an R+ trainer in your area and work with them. Ask yourself would you rather be a dance partner, or a drill sergeant, and put this book down.
September 10, 2025
Very informative and well written book for poodle owners.
Tarah Schwartz addresses a multitude of realistic situations faced by all poodle owners., no matter the age or size of the dog. I was amazed to find that she provided answers and doable remedies for many questions and behaviors I am currently dealing with.
Tarah Schwartz addresses a multitude of realistic situations faced by all poodle owners., no matter the age or size of the dog. I was amazed to find that she provided answers and doable remedies for many questions and behaviors I am currently dealing with.
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