House Training Your Standard Poodle

House training your Poodle is very important if you plan on keeping your Poodle in the house. It can seem like a tough, demanding and frustrating job, but it is well worth it in the end! It also takes a lot of patience and consistency on your part.
Depending on where you live, you may be house training your dog to go to the bathroom on puppy pads or newspapers. Ultimately, the idea is to train it to go outside to go to the bathroom.
The length of time it takes to train your Poodle can range from a few weeks to a few months. It takes time for him to realize that the house is his living quarters and not a huge toilet! Puppies have small bladders and need to go to the bathroom every few hours.
Unless you catch your Poodle in the act of messing in the house, never scold him, he’ll just wonder what you’re yelling at him for. Just get some paper towels and clean up the mess. Never, under any circumstances, hit your puppy for messing in the house or rub his nose in it.
Puppies need to be on a strict schedule when house training. They should be taken out to potty after eating, waking up, and after playing. Take them to the same area all the time, so they eventually know where they are supposed to potty. This can either be on the puppy pads or in the same area of the yard. If they have an accident in another area, pick it up and move it to the area where you want them to go. Make sure you give your puppy or dog lots of praise when it goes potty in the correct area.
If you start out house training your puppy on puppy pads and eventually want him to go outside, every day or so move the puppy pad a little closer to the door that you will want him to go out. Eventually, you can move it out to the yard and then eliminate it all together.
Here's an excellent video by Melanie McLeroy of Taurus Training Dog Facility showing how to house train your new puppy.

Try to feed your Poodle at the same time everyday. This will make it a lot easier to regulate when your puppy will need to go potty. Feed your puppy the highest quality food you can afford. The better the quality the less waste there is.
Don’t give your puppy any food or water after 7:00 at night. This will help prevent accidents in the middle of the night. Take him out right before you go to bed and first thing when you get up in the morning.
If you can’t supervise your puppy all the time, it’s a good idea to keep it contained in a small space like a playpen or crate. This will help avoid any unexpected accidents. I have another page on my site dedicated to crate training.
If you don’t have a yard to let your dog out in and have to take your dog for a walk to go potty, try not to get him too excited or disturb him too much while he’s looking for a place to potty. Be sure to take plastic bags with you whenever you walk your dog to pick up any messes!
If you follow these steps and are patient and consistent, you should have a house trained Poodle in no time!

Poodle History

There can be little doubt that the breed originated in Germany, where it is known as the "Pudel", and classed as the "Canis familiaris Aquaticus".

In form and coat he would seem to be closely related to the old Water-dog, and the resemblance between a brown Poodle and an Irish Water Spaniel is remarkable. The Poodle is no longer regarded as a sporting dog, but at one period he was trained to retrieve waterfowl, and he still on occasion displays an eager fondness for the water.Throughout Europe and in the United States--wherever these dogs are kept--it is usual to clip the coat on the face, the legs, and the inder part of the body, leaving tufts of hair on the thighs and a ring of hair on the pasterns. The origin and purpose of the custom are not apparent, but now that Poodles are almost always kept as house dogs, this mode of ornamentation at least commends itself by reducing the labour of daily grooming if the coat is to be maintained in good condition and the dog to be a pleasant associate.The profuse and long coat of this dog has the peculiarity that if not kept constantly brushed out it twists up into little cords which increase in length as the new hair grows and clings about it. The unshed old hair and the new growth entwined together thus become distinct rope-like cords. Eventually, if these cords are not cut short, or accidentally torn off, they drag along the ground, and so prevent the poor animal from moving with any degree of comfort or freedom. Some few owners, who admire and cultivate these long cords, keep them tied up in bundles on the dog's back, but so unnatural and unsightly a method of burdening the animal is not to be commended.Corded Poodles are very showy, and from the remarkable appearance of the coat, attract a great deal of public attention when exhibited at shows; but they have lost popularity among most fanciers, and have become few in number owing to the obvious fact that it is impossible to make pets of them or keep them in the house. The reason of this is that the coat must, from time to time, be oiled in order to keep the cords supple and prevent them from snapping, and, of course, as their coats cannot be brushed, the only way of keeping the dog clean is to wash him, which with a corded Poodle is a lengthy and laborious process. Further, the coat takes hours to dry, and unless the newly washed dog be kept in a warm room he is very liable to catch cold. The result is, that the coats of corded Poodles are almost invariably dirty, and somewhat smelly.At one time it was suggested that cordeds and non-cordeds were two distinct breeds, but it is now generally accepted that the coat of every well-bred Poodle will, if allowed, develop cords.Curly Poodles, on the other hand, have advanced considerably in favour. Their coats should be kept regularly brushed and combed and, if washed occasionally, they will always be smart and clean, and pleasant companions in the house.The four colours usually considered correct are black, white, brown, and blue. White Poodles are considered the most intelligent, and it is certain that professional trainers of performing dogs prefer the white variety. The black come next in the order of intelligence, and easily surpass the brown and blue, which are somewhat lacking in true Poodle character.No strict lines are drawn as regards brown, and all shades ranging from cream to dark brown are classed as brown. Mrs. Robert Long a few years ago startled her fellow-enthusiasts by exhibiting some parti-coloured specimens; but they were regarded as freaks, and did not become popular.The points to be looked for in choosing a Poodle are, that he should be a lively, active dog, with a long, fine head, a dark oval eye, with a bright alert expression, short in the back, not leggy, but by no means low on the ground, with a good loin, carrying his tail well up; the coat should be profuse, all one colour, very curly, and rather wiry to the touch.

If you buy a Poodle puppy you will find it like other intelligent and active youngsters, full of mischief. The great secret in training him is first to gain his affection. With firmness, kindness, and perseverance, you can then teach him almost anything. The most lively and excitable dogs are usually the easiest to train. It is advantageous to teach your dog when you give him his meal of biscuit, letting him have the food piece by piece as a reward when each trick is duly performed. Never attempt to teach him two new tricks at a time, and when instructing him in a new trick let him always go through his old ones first.

Make it an invariable rule never to be beaten by him. If--as frequently is the case with your dogs--he declines to perform a trick, do not pass it over or allow him to substitute another he likes better; but, when you see he obstinately refuses, punish him by putting away the coveted food for an hour or two. If he once sees he can tire you out you will have no further authority over him, while if you are firm he will not hold out against you long. It is a bad plan to make a dog repeat too frequently a trick which he obviously dislikes, and insistence on your part may do great harm. The Poodle is exceptionally sensitive, and is far more efficiently taught when treated as a sensible being rather than as a mere quadrupedal automaton. He will learn twice as quickly if his master can make him understand the reason for performing a task. The whip is of little use when a lesson is to be taught, as the dog will probably associate his tasks with a thrashing and go through them in that unwilling, cowed, tail-between-legs fashion which too often betrays the unthinking hastiness of the master, and is the chief reason why the Poodle has sometimes been regarded as a spiritless coward.The Poodle bitch makes a good mother, rarely giving trouble in whelping, and the puppies are not difficult to rear. Their chief dangers are gastritis and congestion of the lungs, which can be avoided with careful treatment. It should be remembered that the dense coat of the Poodle takes a long time to dry after being wetted, and that if the dog has been out in the rain, and got his coat soaked, or if he has been washed or allowed to jump into a pond, you must take care not to leave him in a cold place or to lie inactive before he is perfectly dry.Most Poodles are kept in the house or in enclosed kennels, well protected from draught and moisture, and there is no difficulty in so keeping them, as they are naturally obedient and easily taught to be clean in the house and to be regular in their habits.The coat of a curly Poodle should be kept fleecy and free from tangle by being periodically combed and brushed. The grooming keeps the skin clean and healthy, and frequent washing, even for a white dog, is not necessary. The dog will, of course, require clipping from time to time. In Paris at present it is the fashion to clip the greater part of the body and hind-quarters, but the English Poodle Club recommends that the coat be left on as far down the body as the last rib, and it is also customary with us to leave a good deal of coat on the hind-quarters.Probably the best-known Poodle of his day in this country was Ch. The Model, a black corded dog belonging to Mr. H. A. Dagois, who imported him from the Continent. Model was a medium-sized dog, very well proportioned, and with a beautifully moulded head and dark, expressive eyes, and I believe was only once beaten in the show ring. He died some few years ago at a ripe old age, but a great many of the best-known Poodles of the present day claim relationship to him. One of his most famous descendants was Ch. The Joker, also black corded, who was very successful at exhibitions. Another very handsome dog was Ch. Vladimir, again a black corded, belonging to Miss Haulgrave.Since 1905 the curly Poodles have very much improved, and the best specimens of the breed are now to be found in their ranks. Ch. Orchard Admiral, the property of Mrs. Crouch, a son of Ch. The Joker and Lady Godiva, is probably the best specimen living. White Poodles, of which Mrs. Crouch's Orchard White Boy is a notable specimen, ought to be more widely kept than they are, but it must be admitted that the task of keeping a full-sized white Poodle's coat clean in a town is no light one.

Toy White Poodles, consequently, are very popular. The toy variety should not exceed fifteen inches in height at the shoulder, and in all respects should be a miniature of the full-sized dog, with the same points

Poodle Dog

breed of dog thought to have originated in Germany. It grew so popular in France, however, that it became the national dog of that country. The poodle was developed as a water retriever, and the distinctive clipping of its heavy coat was initiated to increase the animal’s efficiency in the water. The breed has been used for such diverse undertakings as performing in circuses and hunting for truffles (scenting and digging up the edible fungus).

An elegant-looking dog, often ranked as one of the most intelligent of all breeds, the poodle has been bred in three size varieties—standard, miniature, and toy. All three are judged by the same standard of appearance, which calls for a well-proportioned dog with a long, straight muzzle, heavily haired, hanging ears, a docked pompom tail, and a characteristic springy gait and proud manner of carrying itself. The coat consists of a woolly undercoat and a dense wiry topcoat; if allowed to grow, the hair forms ropelike cords, and the dog is called a corded poodle. The coat should be solid, not variegated, and may be any of a number of colours, among them gray, white, black, brown, apricot, and cream. The standard poodle stands more than 15 inches (38 cm); the miniature is in excess of 10 inches (25 cm) and no more than 15 inches (38 cm); the toy is 10 inches (25 cm) or under. Weight variations range from as much as 70 pounds (32 kg) to as little as 7 pounds (3 kg). The standard and miniature poodles are classed by the American Kennel Club as Non-Sporting dogs, the toy as a Toy dog.
In the late 20th century, breeders began to cross poodles with other purebred dogs in what was called the “designer dog” fad; the goal was the incorporation into the offspring of the poodle’s intelligence and non-shedding coat. All sizes of poodles were crossed with other breeds, resulting in such mixed breeds as the Labradoodle (Labrador retriever + poodle), schnoodle (schnauzer + poodle), and Pekepoo (Pekingese + poodle). However, many poodle breeders deplored the trend and regretted the dilution of carefully managed bloodlines.

Champion Poodles

Name: Champion Alegria Urban Trend Setter At Judges (Co owned with Brenda Wood)DOB: 12/10/06Sire: Champion Alegria Urban CowboyDam: Champion Aery's Its All About Eve At AlegriaBio: Flirt. Although our main interest in Poodles has been the Standards we have always enjoyed at least one "lap" dogs so after having to say good bye to our longtime friend Judara's Almond Bark we put our wonderful handler Sharon Svoboda in charge of seeking out a special mini, to say that she succeeded would be an understatement indeed! Thanks to Brenda Wood for letting us be a small part of such an exquisite litter from an incredible line of Miniature Poodles, Flirt finished as a puppy, multiple Best of Variety wins, exquisitely beautiful face, leggy,elegant,glides around the ring with movement not usually seen in miniatures.

Popularity of Obama's Dog Breed Soars

The Kennel Club has said that it has experienced a 125 percent increase in enquiries about the Portuguese Water Dog, since the Obama family said that it wanted to welcome the breed into the White House as their new family pet.
The number of enquiries to the Kennel Club about the Portuguese Water Dog has risen from 730 in November 2007 to April 2008, to 1646 in the same five month period between 2008 and 2009.
The Kennel Club, which only registered 73 of the breed in 2008, says that it expects this to translate into an increase in the number of people wanting to buy the breed over the coming months but has warned about the dangers of mimicking celebrity dog choices, without properly investigating the suitability of the breed for you.
Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Communications Director, said: “The publicity surrounding the Obama family’s new dog means that we have experienced a huge increase in the number of enquiries about the breed. This is understandable seeing as it is such an endearing looking dog but we are concerned that some people may be less informed about whether it would suit their lifestyle than the Obama’s were.
“The Obamas clearly did a lot of careful research before deciding that the Portuguese Water Dog was for them. The breed standard describes it as a smart, resilient and optimistic breed and its coat is hypo allergenic, meaning it will not aggravate their daughter’s allergies, so it seems to be the perfect fit for the family.
“But this does not mean the breed is for everybody. The Portuguese Water Dog is tremendously lively and energetic and will need an owner who is prepared to give it a lot of exercise in order to keep it fit and healthy.
“We frequently see the popularity of certain breeds soar, once people have seen them being bought by their favourite celebrities, but dogs are not a fad or a new accessory that can be disposed of at will – they are a lifetime commitment and we advise anybody thinking of buying a dog to make as careful and informed a decision as the Obama’s clearly did.”
The Obama’s new dog, Bo – whose pedigree name is Amigo's New Hope – has a strong pedigree that bodes well for the Obama administration. Over the past five generations, 29 out of 30 of Bo’s relatives have succeeded in becoming American show champions.

Square Poodle

One of my friend is paying homage to the square on his blog. we started wondering about the possibility of a square poodle. today is grooming day and we just wonder what is going through our mom's mind when she gets out those grooming shears.

Is this what we are gonna look like when she is done? or how about this fancy show poodle haircut? so what will it be? a square poodle or a round poodle? oh dog, we're worried now.