Australian Labradoodle Training

We Train Your Australian Labradoodle Puppy

When you pick up your puppy, they will have received basic training, including riding in the car, exposure to various sounds, being held, litter training, crate training and coming to "puppy, puppy."

We offer additional training options for your puppy if you don't have the time or energy to continue training beyond the basics. Australian Labradoodles are incredibly smart and capable of learning a wide range of skills, as long as you have the time, patience and knowledge to guide them.

Post-Adoption Training

The Australian Labradoodles we offer are affectionate, intuitive, highly social and easily trainable. Their sharp minds require early stimulation and guidance. When you train Australian Labradoodles early, they see you as the pack leader. If you cannot dedicate ample time to your puppy, you might consider a less intelligent breed, as Labradoodles need mental engagement to thrive.

5 Tips For Training Your Puppy

1. Be Consistent: Use the same commands and routines. Consistency helps your puppy understand what is expected.
2. Keep Sessions Short: Puppies have short attention spans. Aim for brief training sessions (5-10 minutes) to keep them engaged.
3. Use Positive Reinforcement: Reward your puppy with treats, praise or playtime for correct behavior. Positive reinforcement encourages them to repeat desired actions.
4. Socialize Your Puppy: Expose your puppy to various environments, people and other animals. Socialization helps them become well-adjusted and confident.
5. Teach Basic Commands: Start with fundamental commands like “sit,” “stay,” “come,” and “down.” 

Crate Training Your Puppy

According to the Humane Society, crate training leverages a dog's natural instincts as a den animal. The crate will serve as a home base for your dog. It is primarily used for house (or potty) training because dogs naturally avoid soiling their dens. By understanding this instinct, you can effectively potty train your puppy. 

Crates can help manage access to the rest of the house while your puppy learns other rules, such as not chewing on furniture. It also provides a secure way to transport your dog in the car. The crate should be the right size for your puppy. It should not be too cramped but small enough to prevent unnecessary roaming..

Crate Wrongdoings

A crate can make a dog feel confined and frustrated if not used properly. Never use the crate as a form of punishment. Punishment will cause fear and reluctance to enter the crate. Avoid leaving your dog in the crate for extended periods. Crated dogs will miss out on exercise and human interaction, which can cause depression or anxiety.

Limit crate time to three or four hours for puppies under six months. Puppies can’t hold their bladder and bowels for longer than four hours. The same rule applies to adult dogs in the process of being housetrained.

Use the crate only until your dog is trustworthy enough not to damage the house. Ideally, the crate should become a place your dog willingly goes to. Encourage this by offering a treat whenever you say "crate" or "kennel." Your puppy will begin to associate the crate with positive outcomes..

If full adoption isn't your choice, we also provide guardianship for puppies as an option.

Contact the Wisconsin Australian Labradoodle breeders for information on proper puppy training.