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Behavior

Find out what your poodle's behaviour can tell you.


Here you can read about poodles behavior particularities and how to deal with them. You have already noticed that poodles are great, smart and attached to their owners. According to this it is quite consequently to think about dog feelings. The statistic says that poodles are among the smartest species in the world. They are known for their extravertive character features. They feel themselves extremely comfortable being amidst people. In this article we can come to know about poodles individual character features. And then it would be easier for you to decide whether there is a reason to worry about this strange behavior.

Slumber

Small dogs – it is hard to believe, but small puppies dedicate almost all their life to sleeping. They sleep whenever it is possible approximately twenty hours a day. This sleeping demands usually declines with the age. Do not be surprised when your puppy sleeps fifteen minutes roughly speaking and is very lively after this dozing.

Poodles in their adolescence – one-year dog poodle sleep lasts for thirteen hours. Adult poodles have already adapted to your schedule to have a great time together. Keep in mind that taking naps is absolutely normal for your pet, especially when they are home alone. They are bored being on their own, so the best way out is to sleep. As a consequence, if your poodle is home alone for a long time, its slumber lasts for three hours more.

General behavior observed

a good poodle

Poodle’s growing is accelerated. Sometimes you can have a feeling that you have missed some important phase in its life. There is not you to blame. It happens just because of poodle fast evolution. Be aware that some important character features can stay with your dog during its whole life. Bad habits are included as well. So, if you want to get rid of them, you must work on these. Here you can read about what we call standard behavior for each life stage and solutions to the behavior problem.

The Hyper Poodle Puppy – it is the phase which continues ten months roughly speaking. If your god is extremely active, there is no need to worry for you. They are ready to play during the whole day, discover something new to them and be in the movement all the time. You should remember that puppies are prone to take everything into their mouth. It does not matter whether they have teeth or do not. Get rid of dangerous subjects around your house and teach your dog commands.

The Clingy Poodle – there are diffident self-conscious dogs which prefer being near you or alone rather than ran away, jump and investigate the surroundings. It may bring a harm to your pet when it is an adult.

The Overstirred Poodle –  despite the age, poodle may become stirred. Evaluation of this possibility depends. When it is hard for dogs to manage with their temporarily loneliness, it is usually called separation anxiety. Frequently, after long-time being home alone dog feels your presence, attention and care, a dog cann

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ot control its urine. To call a spade a spade, whatever our love to pet big was, we cannot be next to them all the time. So, read more about separation anxiety. It will come in handy for you.

To chew Something? No problem. – you are acquaintanced with dog chewing ability we cannot control all the time. You should curb its desire to taste everything it sees and let him investigate the surroun dings simultaneously. Be aware, there can be a hard time for you when your dog has its first teeth.

Pinching – you should explain your pet that pinching is unsuitable habit. If it has to deal with you, it is normal because you are ready for it and you know what to expect. But if it deal with unknown company or, even worse, with little kids, you can have a real problem. Having nipping puppies is okay. It is their kind of game. Moreover, their strength is so weak that nipping can be even a kind of pleasure. It does not go the same for adult dogs. So, you should read more about the temperament.

Snarling – puppies and adult poodle snarling are so different. Puppies do this mostly for the sake of the game. But if you underestimate grown-up dog’s duties or its place in the house, you can hear an aggressive snarling. It is vital for you to know how to cope with the problem.

Coprophagia – the other name is eating feces. It is a wide-spread problem, but solution to this is not the same for each species. Look it up to know more about the cause and the solution to this weird behavior.

Bad mood – this problem does not depend on age, weight or something else. The reason of this and the actual tips to avoid it read here.