Crazy poodle puppy

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. ?

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.

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.

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???.

I too think training, the sooner the better!

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

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.

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