Crazy poodle puppy

I've never had a poodle but know that they can be unpredictable. I wouldn't have one where there are children.

Can you take her to training classes? Are training/socialisation classes happening at the moment? I’m thankful that we were able to take our puppy to classes (she’s 2 now) because she was really hard work and I had so much help and advice from the instructors. Poodles are very clever dogs I believe and need training to channel that intelligence/energy.

Yes, puppy training.
Our grandpuppy has just graduated with honours ??
However, he still runs round madly!

I too think training, the sooner the better!

Yes of training, but I sometimes think people don’t understand what hard work pups are.

Remember the more you put into your pup the more you will get out. She is now a teenager and getting her to come on command will be more difficult as she is like all teenagers beginning to understand that she can survive without you. Lots and lots of patience and kindness and relaxed training. They always pick up if you are stressed and will react accordingly.

It isn’t easy but in a couple of years she will be out of the difficult stage and become the dog you want provided you put in the work now???.

Poodles are very intelligent and need training, lots of it, to help them be the best dog they can be. They are also sensitive creatures and often have an independent nature. Your dog is heading for teenage years and also the second fear phase so she needs you to help her.
Join a good training group and commit to staying with it. A six week course is never enough. Make sure the trainers are qualified.
I first joined a training group when my poodle x lab's high prey urge and independent nature had me worried. I'd done the basic puppy group but went back when she was 12 months and stayed with it through kennel club bronze, silver and gold. Her intelligence meant she loved the training and working together built a bond between us so her general behaviour and obedience was great.
As whitewave says, with dogs (as with children) you get out what you put in. You'll enjoy it.

I agree Whitewave puppies are hard work however lovable they are. You are spot on with your comments about training, kindness etc. The work needs to go in now so you have a happy dog and happy owner Lyndawads
You do need to be calm, consistent and firm with your puppy, ensure she has some down time to rest without being disturbed, exercise and training are key. Nothing happens overnight so take your time and enjoy your puppy. Good luck.

We have a 3 and a half yr old cockerpoo and she’s the light of our lives. Like your little pup, she was crazy and still can be in short bursts.
As others have said, anything with poodle in them are highly intelligent , highly energetic and easy to train (with lots of work) . The GC love to practice training with her and have taught her lots of adorable tricks.
She is now the lovely companion we wanted. Doesn’t sit on laps, but snuggles close beside us. She doesn’t moult or smell.
Her only ‘fault ‘ is she loves to play and whines for attention when she’s bored. She has toys aplenty, bones to chew, games to master and at least 2 walks/runs a day.
You really have to put in quite a lot of effort for results to gradually happen. Enjoy your little pooch. ?

Have worked with dogs for 25 years and do love poodles . They are very intelligent and I’m afraid this one is running rings round you. But she’s young and it should be easy enough to get back on track. Training now is a must but you have to be strong and set the boundaries. Good luck I’m sure you will work it out .

Thank you all for your replies- im not sure whats going on with training classes at the moment with covid but I will definitely look into classes if and when they are up and running again. Hopefully she will turn a corner and be a good girl!!!!

Thank you for all those posts. Having read them all with interest I find that it confirms yet again why it is better to get a cat!

Did you buy her from a reputable dealer? A lot of these reactions seem to me to be from a puppy that has been ill-treated, and is therefore frightened.

When I was very young my auntie had a white poodle called zowee she wasn’t young around 7/8 years, wouldn’t have a problem with anyone coming into the house but once you were in, she was so excitable and jumped all over you crying and crying, when you went to leave she was even worse

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Lyndawads, I wonder if the puppy suffered some sort of trauma. Whatever you decide to do, all the best with you new 4 legged friend.

When I was born my Nan lived with us, and she had a little poodle and in my baby photos, there is often the little poodle. She was a darling and I loved her and she loved me, she never hurt me at all and was such a friend to me. your pup needs some kindlt trainiing

Lynda if you can’t find puppy classes at the mo, go on utube, there will be hundreds, and start the training yourself, till classes are open again. Good luck!

Poodles are notorious for being too clever, and wanting to be the boss. Firm handling is needed now.

This breed is highly intelligent so they require lots of walks and plenty of stimulation or they get bored then this leads to misbehaving and anxiety. As others have said definitely book in for puppy classes where she can interact and you can learn how to control these episodes. It won’t improve with age she will just grow up anxious otherwise. Good luck.

We have an 8 month old miniature poodle puppy. Some of the behaviour described I can relate too. In the evenings she was at her worst, running around the house biting us and generally being very disruptive. We took her to puppy training and I told the trainer what she does, she said it is very normal to display this behaviour and she advised to allow her a time of play and then when she has got so silly in her play put her lead on or put her in her cage if you cage her. We put on her lead and the reaction is almost instant, she settles and is more calm. We love her dearly but she is a handful at times, so persevere and I hope as we hope with our little girl we finish up with a beautiful pet.

I agree with the other posters - training doesn't end with the classes. It requires consistency, patience and constantly reinforcing the message.

I have just adopted an 18 month old Romanian street dog a week ago! Yes I'm Bonkers! But have always had rescue dogs. So I feel your pain! Going through some of the same issues. Already have seen an improvement. You must use a firm strong voice and mean business when issuing a command, YOU are her leader! Follow through with your commands, and always end on a good note, if she's done something you've asked her, leave it there, don't try it again, until another day. Do your training while out on a walk, try a long line (30ft lead) do recall & little & often, don't bore her. Offer her high value treats, ie chicken, cheese, sausage, make it fun. If she's in the house ignore her if she's ignoring you! As for the mouthing, short sharp, NO commands, walk away from her, don't engage! She's just a baby, it's hard work but be firm and consistent at all times & hopefully she'll end up a little treasure. My wee girl, is frightened of men, dogs and lots of other things, It will be a long time before I can even let her off the lead even in the garden! She's a flight risk due to fear and no education! We have a long road ahead!!
Keep us updated.

My son and partner bought me a cocker spaniel last year. We got him at 8 weeks old and as beautiful as he is he drove me mental I don't think I've ever been so stressed with such a little thing. But perseverance prevailed and now at 15 months hes a lot better still zooms around but he is better. He was also very nervous but he gradually has improved doesn't like other dogs though still nervous of some. But now I wouldn't be without him. I would say patience and perseverance will win in the end.

I hope you manage to find a proper and responsible trainer - not easy these days! She needs encouragement BUT must also understand when she is not behaving properly. I do not buy into the cage idea - it creates actual separation - like going to a dog prison - when all you need is a naughty corner and a firm voice. Caging dogs can have a detrimental effect on dogs.