The Doodle Pro® Podcast: Positive Training Tips for a Calm & Well-Behaved Doodle - 15: Doodle Brain Under Construction: Understanding & Training Your Adolescent Dog

15: Doodle Brain Under Construction: Understanding & Training Your Adolescent Dog

10/11/22 • 29 min

The Doodle Pro® Podcast: Positive Training Tips for a Calm & Well-Behaved Doodle

🐾 Does your once well-trained Doodle suddenly act like they’ve forgotten everything? Welcome to adolescence!

In this episode, we dive into the mysterious and sometimes maddening adolescent dog phase—why it happens, what’s going on inside your dog’s brain, and how to keep training on track.

💡 What You'll Learn:
✔️ What is a dog’s teenage phase, and when does it happen?
✔️ Why does my adolescent dog suddenly ignore training?
✔️ Is it normal for adolescent dogs to become more reactive, bark more, jump, bite, or lose impulse control?
✔️ Should I stop socializing my dog if they seem overstimulated?
✔️ How do I find adolescent dog training classes near me?
✔️ Why your dog’s training (and relationship with you) doesn’t stop at puppy class!

🐕 Think of it like this:
"You wouldn’t pull your kid out of school after kindergarten and say, ‘You've got your letters. You’ve learned enough.’" – Corinne Gearhart

Adolescence is a critical training phase where reinforcing skills, increasing enrichment, and maintaining structure helps your Doodle grow into a well-mannered, confident adult dog.

📖 Full show notes & resources → Click here

🎧 Hit play now and learn how to navigate your Doodle’s teenage phase with confidence!

Send me a text- Corinne, The Doodle Pro®

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🐾 Does your once well-trained Doodle suddenly act like they’ve forgotten everything? Welcome to adolescence!

In this episode, we dive into the mysterious and sometimes maddening adolescent dog phase—why it happens, what’s going on inside your dog’s brain, and how to keep training on track.

🐕 Think of it like this:
"You wouldn’t pull your kid out of school after kindergarten and say, ‘You've got your letters. You’ve learned enough.’" – Corinne Gearhart

Adolescence is a critical training phase where reinforcing skills, increasing enrichment, and maintaining structure helps your Doodle grow into a well-mannered, confident adult dog.

📖 Full show notes & resources → Click here

🎧 Hit play now and learn how to navigate your Doodle’s teenage phase with confidence!

Send me a text- Corinne, The Doodle Pro®

Previous Episode

14: All About Labradoodles, Australian Labradoodles & a Bonus Breed!

🐾 Curious about Labradoodles, Australian Labradoodles, and the exciting new breed that came from them?

In this episode, we explore the different types of Labradoodles—including mini-Labradoodles, Australian Labradoodles, mini-Australian Labradoodles, UK Labradoodles, and even Australian Service Dogs. Plus, we’ll introduce a new breed in development that originated from Australian Labradoodles! (Just don’t call them a "Doodle" or "Oodle" 😉).

💡 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ The differences between Labradoodles & Australian Labradoodles
✔️ Mini vs. Standard Labradoodles—what to expect
✔️ How UK Labradoodles differ from the Australian lines
✔️ Temperament, coat types & grooming needs
✔️ Common health issues in Labradoodles & Australian Labradoodles
✔️ What is a Cobber Dog, and how are they different from Labradoodles?

🐾 This episode includes insights from hundreds of Labradoodle, Australian Labradoodle, and Cobber Dog families worldwide!

📸 See pictures of the dogs featured in this episode! → Click here

🎧 Hit play now to find out which Labradoodle type is the best fit for you!

Send me a text- Corinne, The Doodle Pro®

Next Episode

16: All About Cavapoos (or Cavoodles & Cavadoodles)!

All About Cavapoos! Traits, Training, & What to Know Before Getting One

🐾 Cavapoos, Cavoodles, Cavadoodles—no matter what you call them, this adorable Doodle mix is near and dear to my heart!

Out of all the Doodle mixes in the world, the Cavapoo holds my heart the most—because I have one! Meet Nestlé, my black Cavapoo, and find out how he got his name and who his favorite person is (spoiler: it’s me! 😉).

In this bonus episode, I break down everything you need to know about Cavapoos—from their size and temperament to their training needs and why some people say, "You shouldn't get a Cavapoo."

💡 This episode answers Cavapoo questions like:
✔️ How big do Cavapoos get as adults?
✔️ Are Cavapoos good for first-time dog owners?
✔️ Are Cavapoos easy to train & how smart are they?
✔️ What makes a "Cuddle Cavapoo"?
✔️ How much exercise does a Cavapoo need?
✔️ What does a black Cavapoo look like? (Hint: like Nestlé!)
✔️ Why some people say you shouldn’t get a Cavapoo—and what to consider before bringing one home.

🐶 I also polled hundreds of Cavapoo families to find out why they chose this mix—and I’ll share their insights throughout the episode!

📸 See pictures of their adorable Cavapoos & read the full show notes → Click here

🎧 Hit play now and find out if the Cavapoo is the perfect Doodle mix for you!

Send me a text- Corinne, The Doodle Pro®

The Doodle Pro® Podcast: Positive Training Tips for a Calm & Well-Behaved Doodle - 15: Doodle Brain Under Construction: Understanding & Training Your Adolescent Dog

Transcript

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle ProTM: In this part two of my conversation with Denver Paw School's owner and training manager, we are going to discuss why you're doodle still continues to need training, even as an adolescent and an adult. Training and learning don't stop once they've finished one puppy socialization class.

That would be like me pulling my kid out after kindergarten and saying, You got your letters. You learned enough. We're going to discuss why that's so i