One of the best ways I found to help with the training of my Goldendoodle is with the use of a dog crate. We have a metal cage that we use as our main training tool that sits in our family room. We have it there so that our dog can feel like he is with the rest of the family when he's in it. It also acts as a great place for the dog during the day when both of us are at work and can't be home to look after him.

Many Owners Swear By The Security Provided

To crate train or not to crate train, that is the question. For goldendoodle owners, especially, this quandary can prove a little difficult to solve. Some swear by crate training their golden doodles to help give them a sense of security and a place to call their own. Others find that this type of training just isn't for them.

So, who's right?

An important step in training your new goldendoodle is housebreaking. Many folks are intimidated by housebreaking and make it harder than it really is. According to Julie Jackson, canine behavior coordinator for the Dane County Humane Society in Madison, Wisconsin, the more vigilant a family is about rewarding successes and removing opportunities for accidents, the quicker your goldendoodle will be trained. Here are some recommended steps for housebreaking, an important part of raising your goldendoodle.

One of the hallmarks of the goldendoodle breed is that they tend to prefer being around their human family members instead of amusing themselves. Of course, it is impossible to expect a family member to stay home with their goldendoodle at all times, and some dogs will handle the separation, however brief, better than others.