Labradoodle

Anyone who's ever had a dog, knows as Puppies they're adorable, sweet, and cuddly.

A Labradoodle puppy is yours to work with a virtual clean slate to form and fit perfectly into your home life. Your family will be the only one they know, as long as you keep your part of the deal.

Now before you go charging off to get that puppy, there are some real advantages to choosing a grown dog. Adult dogs are often less expensive and can be found through organizations like IDOG Rescue, and are less expensive to maintain, since their puppy shots and worming's are well behind them.

By choosing carefully, finding one already house-broken and knowing basic obedience is a possibility too.

So why is it more people don't consider an adult dog? The big reason is most people believe an adult dog won''t bond as well with their family as a puppy. That's true if you're plan is to keep your pet in the backyard with little contact with you and your family.

But if you welcome your dog fully into your life, they are yours just as much as the puppy you took from their mother at eight weeks Some people speculate the bond is tighter because an adult dog has seen the world and knows how lucky they are.

A Labradoodle puppy is a excellent choice if you have the time, patience, and flexibility - not to mention sense of humor - to deal with canine babyhood and adolescence. There aren't any short-cuts to the business of raising a puppy - it's 1 a.m. walks and chewed shoes, many hours of play and just as many in training.

Puppyhood is a wonderful trip, full of surprises and delights, but one you shouldn't take if you don't have the time. If you can't put in the effort, you end up with a Labradoodle who makes you crazy or one you'll drive to a dog shelter because you can't stand them anymore.

Adult dogs have a bad reputation, and its often undeserved. An adult dog up for adoption is really a pet other people couldn't handle. So, is adopting one a good idea? Well, it depends on the dog. Here's the real plus: While there's an adjustment period in any canine relationship, it's shorter with a grown dog.

A grown dog is past crazy adolescence and settled, for good or for bad, into their adult personality. That does not mean they can't be trained - all dogs, young and old, benefit from training - but it does mean you aren't able to influence their personality as much.

If you have a puppy with either shy or aggressive tendencies, there are things you can do to help them before a problem arises. With a shy or aggressive adult dog, change is more challenging and may not be possible.

For more information to help you decide whether a Labradoodle puppy or adult dog is right for you, including excellent resources on choosing a breeder, basic training, and detailed guidance on the seven puppy socialization periods, check out The Definitive Guide to Labradoodles.

It's a comprehensive guide that deals with all aspects of these unique dogs, with all the information any responsible dog-owner could ever want to know about - well worth a look.