We all know that a Poodle dog named Sandy is our first hero at Your Hearing Dog Inc. He was donated to us by the dog breeder Carmen of Little Paws Poodles. Sandy is taking on nearly two years of training to become a hearing dog to support and help his new handler, Kathy, from the Hearing Loss Association of America.
Let’s briefly examine the poodle dog’s history, personality traits, behavior, temperament, and care.
History
The poodle dog originated in Germany. Poodle in German is pudel, meaning “puddle” or “splash” from 1800c. They were used as retriever-hunter ducks, which is why they love water. The French aristocracy loved them for their intelligence and hair coat, which can be styled in many ways. They have been used in circuses because they are easy to train and look elegant. They have competed in canine sports and competitions like agility, tracking, duck diving, trick dogs, and so on.
Personality Traits
- Intelligent
- Easy to train
- Active
- Attention-loving
- Fun-loving
- Family dog
Behavior
- Shy towards others
- Clingy towards owner
- Exhibit separation anxiety
- Nipping
- Jumping
- Growling can be aggressive due to mistakes placed in the hierarchy at home
- Marking: spray urine in the house because it is territorial
- Begging
- Disobedience
Temperament
- Bark to strangers because it is territorial
- High energy
- High spirit
- Love to be at the center of attention
- Fun-loving temperament
- Responsive
- Alert
Care
- Exercise for around 1 hour daily (swim, run, fetches…)
- Regular brushes
- Grooming
Every dog breed is different. Similar to a child needing some direction, a puppy also needs some direction. Certain behaviors cannot be left to settle but need to be addressed and corrected.
After this insight on the poodle dog, would you consider owning one?
You can find more details on poodle dogs here down below:
Poodle Behavior | Poodle Information Center (allpoodleinfo.com)
Poodle Dog Breed – Varieties, Facts & Personality Traits | Hill’s Pet (hillspet.co.uk)
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