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You’re ready to bring a dog that needs a home into your life. Good for you. After doing your research, perhaps you’ve decided on a Poodle or Poodle-mix for their intelligence, friendliness and beauty. There are tens of thousands of Poodles who need homes in all-pet animal shelters and Poodle rescue groups. Yes, Poodles have their own rescue groups because of the needs of the breed.

But if you have room in your home and in your heart for a dog, please do your research for what size and breed of dog you would like. Poodles are intelligent and require a lot of grooming but are loving pets. They come in three official sizes, Standard, Miniature and Toy. The so-called Teacup Poodle is not recommended for anyone, as these are usually very unhealthy dogs. Because of their popularity, Poodles rescue groups can be found in most states.

Poodle rescue groups often take in all Poodle types, but some do specialize in just Standard Poodles (the largest type). Most Poodles in rescues or shelters are males and some are over seven years old. If you are more open to having a grey muzzle or a male Poodle, you will be more likely to be quickly paired up with a dog.

You can also find Poodle rescue groups in your area by asking your local animal rescue shelter, your vet or leafing through a dog magazine. You could also ask the Poodle Club of America for a list of local rescues in your area or email them for a list.

If you use snail mail, please be sure to enclose a SASE (self addressed stamped envelope) to ensure a reply. If you go to a local dog show, you might ask around to discover any recommendations, as well as find out more Poodle information in general.

Don’t get carried away by every story you read. You are best contacting the Poodle rescue group and filling out an application, which usually asks for your character references and a non-refundable application fee. Be sure to have a vet figured out beforehand.

They will then help match the dog they have to your needs, temperament and lifestyle. This helps for the person who has trouble making decisions, or who picks a dog out of pity more than compatibility. Be patient, a Poodle that is properly matched to your lifestyle will ensure that you won’t have to give the dog back to the rescue group.

Poodle rescue groups tend to prefer people with past Poodle experience and a fenced-in yard. They also prefer people who don’t mind an older dog (one past seven years of age). Since Poodles average about sixteen years of age, seven isn’t so old. You will most likely have your home checked by a volunteer for the Poodle rescue group. You also will most likely have to provide all transportation as well.

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There are many different breeds of dog that one can choose from, but the Poodle is definitely one of the most popular and for good reason. Not only are Poodles absolutely beautiful dogs, but as well they make great companions because they are so gentle and loving. This is one of the main reasons that older people enjoy Poodles so much.

Not only does it take a lot of time to groom them properly, but they also just need a lot of attention. They are very high maintenance dogs and get frustrated if they are left alone even for just a few hours. They will even lash out if their owners leave them alone for a longer period of time than they would like, by barking incessantly or chewing destructively.

This is not a good breed for people who are very busy or who are otherwise barely home, and the Poodle will actually act out if they are left alone even for just a couple of hours. They do not like to be on their own and they will lash out if left alone longer than they would like, by barking incessantly and chewing destructively.

The best idea is to stand a few feet away from the dog and turn the clippers on for a minute. This way the dog can become accustomed to the sound of the clippers and will understand that they are not going to hurt them.

The best idea, when introducing a Poodle puppy to clippers is to turn the machine on and hold it a few feet away from them, so that they are not being forced and so that they can take a minute to look at the clippers and understand that they are not going to hurt them. Let the puppy become familiar with the sound of the clippers and then start lower down on their body rather than on their head so that they will be less frightened.

Handle the puppy firmly but gently when using clippers on him, and make sure to let them know that this is not a time to play and that they are not going to get hurt. After a few times the puppy will remember this and will not be freaked out by the clippers. Some even learn to enjoy the task.

Keep in mind however that a Poodle will not have runny eyes because they were bred improperly or because they are sick, but rather because their tear ducts are too small to accommodate the tears that their eyes produce.

It is not a good idea to use a professional all the time however, not only because of the cost but also because grooming a dog offers a great way to spend time with them and bond with them.

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Even though it may have taken you some time to finally decide what kind of puppy you are going to be bringing home, you have finally decided to purchase a Poodle puppy. And now that the hard decisions are over, the hard work is set to begin, as you must make sure that your house is completely puppy proof in the sense that there is nothing left around that they can get hurt from.

Just like you would not leave mousetraps lying around a baby on the floor, you would not want to leave such items around a Poodle Puppy who is just as curious as any baby. Also, make sure that if there is anything that you really would get upset about if it got chewed, you need to take care of those items by putting them up and out of reach of the new puppy because one of the things that puppies love to do is chew.

Baisically, what you are wanting to do is baby proof your home or apartment but not because a baby in coming but yet a little precious puppy who needs your love and guidance to help them understand their new house rules.

Once you have the name established, you can begin your training with your new furry friend. But be careful not to over do it, as the Poodle puppy should only be trained on one thing at a time, as they can get frustrated easily. Also, it is a good idea to make sure you understand that this type of dog can have a mind all its own.

If you have read a lot of books and magazines about the Poodle puppy you are on the right track but know that no matter how much you read, it will never compare to experiencing Poodle puppies first hand.

There is so much to learn once you actually have the puppy in your home and you are trying to train it. You will see that it is not as easy as the books make it seem to be but it is something that you can make it through.

Even though it seems that this would be the easiest by the way books make it sound, these little guys and gals have a mind all their own. And with potty mistakes being what they are, a big dirty and smelly mess, it is no wonder that if someone is not expecting it the entire process can prove to be extremely frustrating.

And you in turn, you love that puppy so much that you can never imagine letting him or her go over some silly training issue.

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