Guest post by: Jim Smith
Goldendoodles are hybrid dog breed born from the cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle, commonly of a medium or standard size. This breed is praised for its skills as a guide dog and therapy dog, something it inherits from the Golden Retriever, famous for its traditional joy of work.
The goldendoodle requires basic essential daily care to maintain optimal health. These dogs need to exercise on a daily basis, as well as maintain a balanced and strict diet. Here are 5 natural ways to keep your Goldendoodle in excellent health that you could try are:
1. Take a minimum of 3 to 4 walks a day
Goldendoodles LOVE walks. But not only do they thrive from getting in the great outdoors, a walk allows them to engage their muscular and mental health, both of which are stress releases. Also, your furry will undoubtably take advantage of relieving themselves. If you have a fenced in backyard, your goldendoodle will have lower walk requirements, although they’ll still thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to go on one.
2. A diet adjusted to your dog’s nutritional and energy requirements
It is very important that golden retrievers are not fed excessively, because most will not stop eating, even if they are already full, which can lead to issues with them becoming overweight. Many goldendoodle owners transfer this same mindset over to the goldendoodle, however goldendoodles generally are not over eaters. Like their poodle ancestors, many goldendoodles prefer to graze over eating larger meals. Once your puppy’s growth slows and food enthusiasm tapers, it may be helpful to leave food out all of the time so your dog can eat as she pleases (this, of course, assumes that there aren’t other pets in your home who may also enjoy your goldendoodle’s food). Fresh, clean drinking water is equally important. Always leave fresh and portable water at your dog’s disposal, and regularly run the water bowl through the dishwasher to help keep it clean.
3. A deep hygiene
With its low to non-shedding coat, the Goldendoodle is dog breed that requires professional grooming at least once a month or every two months, depending on how long you prefer to keep your pet’s hair. Please be sure to regularly brush your goldendoodle’s coat to keep it from from burs, dirt, and mats. A densely matted, dirty coats could lead to diseases that are generated as a result of the dirt accumulated between its fur and skin.
4. Fun Recreation
Recreation as well as sport is considered essential for this breed of dog, so that they remain active, stand out and have the ease of socializing. It is in this way that they maintain a good state of both physical and mental health. Games are also recommended, if there are children in the family, both parties can have fun and play together. For this we can take long walks, go for hikes or practice sports with our dogs such as running, swimming or playing fetch.
5. Medical assistance and natural medicines
Going to the vet is always recommended to keep the animal in good health and prevent possible diseases. However, natural medicines have taken a great boom in recent times among the dog world, to maintain their health at 100%.
- Apple cider vinegar and wine vinegar are the champions in the fight against fungus in pets. This relieves itching caused by fungi, restores the pH of the skin, and provides shine to your pet’s coat.
- Oatmeal has numerous benefits for when your dog has reactive skin or just won’t stop scratching. Oatmeal calms itching, relieves irritation, restores elasticity to the skin, fights dryness, and helps with hypersensitive skin. You may choose to regularly bathe your dog with an oatmeal-based shampoo such as Fresh & Clean.
- Chamomile has soothing properties on the skin. Applied to our Goldendoodle dogs, it can relieve itching or reduce inflammation.
Quality Dog Food
The best quality food for your Goldendoodle will depend on what its breed demands and the nutritional needs that it is present. There are certain important factors when choosing a food for your canine, but there are basic characteristics that you can take into consideration to provide them with a good food:
- No controversial chemical preservative
- No unknown meat ingredients
- No artificial colors
- It must not have energy animal fats
- It should have substantial amounts of meat-based protein (meat meal is a higher percentage meat that plain meat, as meat must be dehydrated to produce kibble)
- Fat to protein ratio of 75% or less
- Moderate carbohydrate content
Apart from choosing good quality food for your Goldendoodle, you should also include probiotic chews in their diet to help maintain their gut health and keep seasonal allergies at bay.
Goldendoodle Socialization
The behavior of the Goldendoodle is considered the ideal for companionship because it is a calm, friendly breed who likes to please. However, as recommended with all canines, it is pertinent to have training that ensures their good behavior under different scenarios and circumstances as well as facilitating socialization with their environment and reaction to other animals or unknown people.
These are very intelligent dogs and excellent companions, which under proper treatment will be the most educated and secure. Their behavior does not require great training, on the contrary, it is teaching them what kinds of behaviors are expected. Treats and praise are both good forms of affirmation to reinforce wanted behaviors. As you introduce your dog to new environments, be sure to give lots of verbal praise and physical affection to help them have the best reactions and ease any fears about the new environment.
The life expectancy of the Goldendoodle breed is 12-15 years, but this is dependent on you, as the owner, helping your dog maintain a good state of health and care.
We hope that your four-legged friend enjoys good health thanks to your care, do not forget to share this article with friends and family, thanks for reading.
Guest post by: Jim Smith