Coming Soon

Thinking about what your puppy will look like is usually the first thing people do. They want a puppy that has a big fluffy coat or one that looked like a dog they has as a child. It is normal to do this, after all that is the first thing that you can see and respond to. But look much deeper - consider not only what the puppy will look like, but make sure that it is the right puppy in every way. Make sure that you have the time, make sure that you select a good breeder, and make sure that a labradoodle or goldendoodle is the right type of dog for your family...

You need to determine what temperament and what attributes you are seeking. If you live on a farm with other types of animals, selecting a strong willed doodle might be best for you, if you live in a suburban area where most activities are leash walking, a milder temperament may be best for you. Evaluate your life, what type of activities will the dog be doing and select a temperament that is most suitable. Then there is, finally, the factor that so many think of first - attributes. The attributes are the icing on the cake... sex, size, color, coat type and body structure.

About a Labradoodle or Goldendoodle Rehome or Rescue

Before you run out and get a rescued or rehomed doodle, make sure you are completely prepared for the responsibilities of pet ownership. A doodle that is being rehomed or rescued has had at least one home that turned out to not be their forever home. Do not get a doodle without making a 100% commitment to that doodle for life.

Some doodles up for rehoming are wonderful well-adjusted dogs, but do not expect that. Often a rehome or rescue situation will mean extra time doing training (or untraining) bad habits or behaviors. It can be a very rewarding thing to do, you get an opportunity to get a dog that really needs a home, and you have an opportunity to make this dog the best darn dog you will ever have. It just takes time, patience and a commitment.

To adopt a doodle through the IDOG RRR program you will be required to complete the On-line Adoption Application

Are you ready for a rehome or rescue doodle?

    * Do you have some extra time to devote to the dog as he first arrives?
    * Do you have a secure fenced yard or are prepared for lots of walks?
    * Do you understand that the doodle is an indoor dog and should not be left outside unattended for long periods of time?
    * Do you have a total commitment by ALL members of your family?
    * Do you have a support network to help you get through the tough times?
    * Do you have the flexibility to change how you help the doodle if what you are doing is not working?
    * Do you have patience to let the dog adjust on their terms/timeframe and not yours?

Expect:

    * You will have potty accidents (even with adult house trained dogs) and you will have to either train or remind the dog to potty outside.
    * You will need to enroll into a training class once the dog becomes adjusted to his new home.
    * If you already have a doodle, do not expect the rescue/rehome doodle to be like your current dog. Different breeding, different life experiences, different temperaments create different dogs.
    * Expect to adjust your life at least for a while to help the doodle adjust to the new home.
    * Expect to keep very close attention to the dog for a while.
    * Expect to have 100% supervision of children while around the doodle.
    * Expect that it will take some time for the doodle to learn to fit into your family and learn to associate with other pets in the home.
    * If the doodle is highly submissive, frightened or fearful training will need to be much slower and approach to situations will need to modified.

Rehome/Rescue Tip:
It takes at least 2 weeks before a rehomed or rescued doodle to become more relaxed and start to behave in his usual ways. If the doodle has had no training or has a history of poor behavior, those first 2 weeks will be important to teach him the right ways to behave so that when he does start relax he now has an understanding of what is expected. Those two weeks are a window of time that can be very valuable to getting the doodle on the right track for the rest of his life.