Sorry I'm not able to reply thru your blog post...so i've placed it here in the hopes you will read it: )
Good Heavens NO!! They are not a Horrible Breed.
I personally don't feel there is such a thing as a " Horrible Breed" ... but more rather " Horrible Owners!!! that neglect and abuse animals and then others aer gracious enough to step in to care for them. Hats of to you !!
I too have adopted a Golden Doodle- Abbey- who was from a mill.She was initally a foster but then became pernament:)
She too came with issues- but she has come along great. We are soon taking classes at "McCann Dog Obedience"... to help with her avoidence of people and help with her confidence etc.
Every breed certainly has its issues- very active,Strong willed, etc.
The biggest thing i can encourage is " Obedience Training" if you haven't already taken her. If you have.. take her again.Its also important to follow thru with the training methods learned
All & any behaviours are able to corrected with time and work.
Some things to consider:
-has she had training?
- is she like this more with you than others? or with everyone in general?
-Seriously and honestly look at her and her behaviours and really look at if she was allowed to do or continue with these behaviours when she came into your home? Think of her as a child... if she's allowed to be active in these behaviours even the odd time.. this will create confusion and allows her to feel like she has to step in to be more dominant, controlling etc and getting away with it, and then when she's asked to behave.. she resists.
Consistance is the key.
Also do you have a treadmill??
This is a great way to have them blow off alot of steam before you try and work with her a leash etc.
Be sure to check out other posts .There's alot of other great tips and ideas thru this site from other posters.
All in all- if the behaviours you mentioned are all that you have to deal with... thats awesome. It thankfull that she doesn't have agression issues as many people wouldn't give her the chance to trust.
Good luck. And keep us posted on how things work for you.
Ria
Submitted by cilladell on Thu, 03/05/2009 - 09:12.
in Training
Hi there: I'm new to the site but thought it would be useful to get some feedback on behavior issues. My goldendoodle was adopted from the animal rescue league when she was eight months old. She was basically un-
trained and neglected. She didn't even know how to sit and seemed aloof and defiant. She is now almost three, has made progress but still has some issues and is not liked by many people in my family. She is high energy. The issues are jumping on people with overexuberance and then gets so excited that she starts humping. She runs like lightning, loves to play but is needy constantly demanding to be touched. I rescued her and feel devoted to managing her behaviors. I've been told that they are a horrible breed by several groomers and are often put down which really disturbs me. I thought I should get some support. Cilla
