Doodles

Doodles.... What are Doodles?

In my opinion they are one of the most fun, comical and loving dogs out there today. The doodles that I am talking about are the Labradoodle and Goldendoodle. I feel like society HAS taken the doodle to far in a sense that you can now get any kind of doodle. Some people, in my opinion, especially those in the dog breeding class, do not enjoy these dogs. Why is it? Is it because they are not a "registered" breed. I however encourage wonderful well meaning breeders of every breed. But, that being said there ARE a lot of well meaning doodle breeders out there. Breeders that are trying to enhance this breed to what it was meant for; hypoallergenic, non-shedding, smart, loyal, well tempered, service dogs! Again, with any breed, there are many breeders out there that are in it for the quick money. These doodle breeders seem to be the ones that just takes a lab/golden and a poodle and put them together calling them a Doodle. Not researching or being true to what a doodle is bred for. What they don't know is that true doodles are a mix of many different breeds (American Cocker Spaniel and English Cocker Spaniel as well as Irish Water Spaniel). As is any registered breed. Take a Doberman Pinscher they are a mix of German Shepherds with German Pinschers added Rottweilers, Black-and-Tan Terriers, and Greyhounds to make up this breed. So that being said, I see the doodle in kennel clubs history.

I have trained many doodles over my years, I've seen some true ones and not so true ones. What I can say about all of them is that they all have the drive to please, the quirkiness to keep you on your toes. I have one thing to say though, don't judge a dog before you get to know them!

About Good Dog Obedience

Good Dog Obedience is locally owned and operated by Jen Haggart in Grande Prairie Alberta. Jen has been training dogs since 2003 and has experience with a varied collection of breeds. Jen is a graduate of Canada West Canine Center (a post-secondary institution) in Salmon Arm, BC as a Certified Master Trainer. CWCC is a hands-on (with her own dog) training school, not a Home Study/Online dog obedience training program. Jen has taken an intensive program with education in Dog Breeds, Dog Care, and Kennel Management. Hands on work in Basic, Advanced, and Utility Obedience also Agility, Personal Protection, Attack- and Police K9, Tracking, Security and Support Dog. Jen has also kept her education going with a variety of Dog Behavior seminars all over western Canada.

Ever since she can remember Jen has had a passion for animals. She remembers growing up and wanting a killer whale, cheetah, and a lion for pets and to train. Her Dad finally persuaded her with her own puppy, a puppy she had to train, raise and care for on her own. Jen has grown up with dogs. She has seen the birth and assisted in many labors of her Golden Retrievers. Jen always knew she wanted to work with dogs. In 2002, when she was informed about Canada West Canine Center she knew this was her calling. Jen believes in having a well-trained dog, whether that is an obedience quality dog or just a darn good pet. Jens’ heart lies with therapy dogs and she has worked with the senior population for 7 years as a therapy assistant. She thrives on with working with Alzheimer patients, has had hands on experience and has seen how touching it is when therapy dogs are brought into those facilities.