
The Goldendoodle Handbook: The Essential Guide For New & Prospective Goldendoodle Owners (Canine Handbooks)
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Trish Helsel
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Linda Whitwam
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The number one best seller on Goldendoodles!
Learn from experts how to choose, raise, and train a happy, healthy, and well-behaved Goldendoodle.
The Goldendoodle Handbook is the first book to be endorsed by GANA (Goldendoodle Association of North America), the world’s leading organisation for Goldendoodles.
This step-by-step manual will help you care for, train, and build a deep, lifelong bond with your Goldendoodle.
Canine author Linda Whitwam and 16 leading breeders have produced the biggest and most in-depth book on this highly popular Doodle. The audiobook is easy to listen and is packed full of insider tips and practical info.
Puppies - Learn:
- Preparing Your Home
- Getting Through the First Few Days and Nights
- Where Should Puppy Sleep?
- Typical Goldendoodle Behavior
- Understanding Your Puppy and Building a Bond
- Exercise - How Much and How Often
- Crate Training
- Potty Training
- Socialization
- Obedience Training, incl:
- Sit, Stay, Recall, Leash and Clicker Training
- Dealing with Puppy Biting and Chewing
- Feeding a Puppy, Adult, and Senior Dog
Breeders give personal advice on what to expect from bringing your puppy home right through to old age - and the pitfalls to avoid.
For anyone who hasn’t chosen their pup yet, there’s:
- Goldendoodles for Allergy Sufferers
- How to Find a Good Breeder and The Questions to Ask
- Puppy Contracts
- Where not to Buy a Goldendoodle
- How to Pick a Healthy Pup or Adult Dog
- Picking a Pup with the Right Temperament for You
- Rescue Doodles
Goldendoodle health is covered in depth, including ear infections, skin issues, allergies, spaying, neutering, vaccinations, parasites, and illnesses which can affect this crossbreed.
Experts have written specialist articles: Inside a Goldendoodle puppy’s mind, coat genetics and grooming, activities and competitions for Goldendoodles, and therapy Doodles.
©2016 Linda Whitwam (P)2019 Linda WhitwamListeners also enjoyed...
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- 12-04-19
A great book for any Goldendoodle owner
I found this book to be a refreshing, fundamentally sound and complete guide for anyone getting ready to own a Goldendoodle and even for those of us that have owned them for years. I am a breeder and I will definitely be recommending that all of my upcoming doodle families invest in this book. Thank you for taking the time to research and write a book that addresses the major topics of the Goldendoodle and their owners.
Deanne Geurkink
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- RFC
- 11-25-19
The best Goldendoodle book on the market!
So excited I have the audible version now! This book is a must have for all Goldendoodle owners, full of helpful information! I highly recommend reading before you get your puppy! I’ve read it twice and am now listening to it.
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- JRT
- 11-27-19
Educational and Informative!
A must read for anyone seeking a goldendoodle addition to their home. Very thorough and helpful.
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- A. Bishop
- 11-24-19
Great goldendoodle guide
This book has a great collection of concise information for goldendoodle owners. I recommend the book to new owners especially, as that’s what it seemed geared towards.
I found the focus on the parents breed traits, poodle and golden retriever, particularly interesting
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- Lori
- 05-19-22
Excellent
I learned so much and feel so prepared to bring home our new pup! Thank you!
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- sarahrocksudont
- 12-06-19
Informative!
Very helpful book detailing the history of the breed as well as anything you’d need to know about their temperament, training, etc. I appreciated the amount of detail that went into the book!
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- KSERI
- 11-26-19
From selecting a breeder to raising your pup!
This book about goldendoodles is probably one of the most detailed dog books I have ever read. The author starts with how to select a good breeder, discusses the personality traits of goldendoodles (positives & negatives), discusses housebreaking and crate training, grooming needs, exercise/training needs, and much, much, more!
It’s a perfect book for a first time golden doodle owner. You will be more than prepared to bring a goldendoodle into your home with this handbook!
K Serianni, CPDT-Ka, trainer & owner - Deans Creek Doodles
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- Annette Anderson
- 10-19-22
BEST Goldendoodle Book on the Market
This is by far the best goldendoodles book I have ever listen too…not only is it informative but is it a resourceful personally helpful, funny interesting and extremely engaging! I love how the author shares her contribution of knowledge with so many other people and organizations who have contributed to the breed. She provided a realistic approach to owning and raising and caring for Goldendoodles. As I was listening to this book, I felt as if I was sharing a cup of tea in the author’s cozy kitchen, while watching her Goldendoodles romp and play. I fell in love with her stories about Max. I really felt invited into the author’s home and life. It’s such an endearing and enjoyable book. I am sure that I will read this book over and over and over again. It should be in everyone’s library, even if you don’t own a goldendoodle
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