After watching lots of different dog owners at the dog park, I have been trying to design my own Poodle training system for me and the little one.
I have also watched a few videos on training my dog, but I'm unimpressed with video trainers as they either seem mean as hell or quite phony. I think I'll stick to personal observations.
Puppies are like children. They take effort, time, and a lot of attention in order to teach them to behave appropriately in different situations.
The training program will have to have some fun aspects to it or I won't want to follow through on it and the puppy won't have any interest in it at all. I have, however, found a great new recipe for beef treats I am going to bake up to use strictly as training rewards.

Cleaning carpets would be a lot more work than linoleum, so I knew the best living space for my Poodle puppy would be the kitchen.
The crate looked cold and empty in the corner, so I added a blanket and tossed some toys and treats inside to make it more inviting.
I set up a baby gate across the kitchen doorway so that my Poodle puppy would always be kept safe and to protect the rest of my home from any chewing or other mishaps. After finding a good spot for his food dishes, I put out a few more toys for him to amuse himself.
In order to see things like my Poodle puppy would see them, I lowered myself to his level and crawled around his living space looking for any harmful things that might be of interest to him.

I wanted the crate to be my Poodle puppies' special place, so I put down a blanket inside and threw in some toys and treats. This way it looked like a fun place for her to spend time in.
During the day, I left the crate door open so he could go and play with his toys or take a nap whenever he wanted.
After I took my Poodle out for his nighttime pee, I ushered him into his crate for the night. If he sounded like he was in pain or had to relieve himself, I went to check on him; otherwise, I left him alone.
After the first three nights, I was starting to have my doubts about the whole cratetraining thing. Soon though, he spent longer periods asleep then he did whining and before I knew ithe was sleeping through the night!

Every three hours it is up and to the yard to go to the potty. Why? Because at eight weeks of age that is just about the maximum time the little baby can go without going to the bathroom.
So, it's up every three (sometimes four) hours throughout the night and then again first thing I the morning definitely before coffee, then again after breakfast, and then every three hours throughout the day.
If he takes a nap during the day (which of course he does a lot because puppies are growing so much they need a ton of rest) we go right out upon waking up. After dinner it's potty time again and then one last time just before we go to bed.
I can't believe how many trips I make taking that little rascal outside every day and night. What is it? About 10? It's fine for now, but as the days get shorter and the air gets colder, I'm going to start liking it less and less.

Poodles are generally healthy dogs, and usually they will produce the cute but sturdy puppies when bred. When you purchase a Poodle puppy, it is necessary to contemplate the amount of Poodle puppy care, which will be needed for your new animal.
To start the process of Poodle puppy care, it was necessary for me to make a realistic list of all the items I would need for the new puppy. This list was similar to the one written for my children.
This is important if it is not known about the dog's health history; Meaning, the health of its parents. A full checkup will help ensure you Poodle puppy is healthy enough for years to come.
In the end, it was shown as the dog grew, that Poodle puppy care was necessary to raise my little puppy into the beautiful animal it is now.

Many people who have adopted a dog from the pound ask, What to expect from a Poodle rescue dog? This question can only be answered depending on the lifestyle your dog had before, or the home environment it was in before arriving at the local dog pound.
What you can expect from a Poodle rescue dog might mean the dog was mistreated with its previous owners. Therefore, your new Poodle can show signs of being afraid of you because it fears it might be hurt again, like it was before.
It will be evident in the way they interact with you, that they are grateful for having been rescued. As well, you will benefit from a new companion who is there to guard and protect.
The dog might worry it will be mistreated again. Therefore, it is important to keep in mind that fearful or anxious behavior might what you can expect from a Poodle rescue dog.

Today, after spending some time at John's, Mike declared that we were going to get a Poodle puppy. I didn't bat an eye, but asked him if he was ready to invest a ton of time, energy and money into a pet to which he just kind of stared at me.
Puppies require a ton of time and energy to be invested in them in order to ensure they end up being well behaved and well adjusted members of the family.
Puppies also take a ton of extra money beyond their purchase price. Things like health care, room and board and all the incidentals add up really fast.
I am not against having a Poodle dog, I just want to be sure we aren't making a decision like adding a pet to our family just on impulse. This is a huge commitment and we should weigh the decision carefully.

I hate clipping my Poodles' claws because I am always afraid that I will cut too much off and cause him a painful experience. I have to take care not to cut into the vein or quick, as it will bleed profusely.
My Poodles' claws are black, which makes it quite hard to see the vein. Other dogs may have clear or whitish color claws, making finding the vein much easier.
By using small clippers and only taking off a bit at a time, I can stop when I see the end of the vein showing.
I find it handy to always keep the firstaid kit nearby incase I do make a mistake in my clipping. To keep the nails dull between clippings, I often let my Poodle run around on concrete.

I had always been interested in Classical Conditioning so, when I heard about clicker training dogs for behavior modification, I believed I had found my perfect training tool.
I couldn't find a clicker so I ran down to the pet supply store and bought one for fewer than five dollars. Then I prepared a mix of cheddar cheese and bacon bits to help in keeping my Poodles' attention on the training.

When I click and treat my Poodle for doing something right, I am essentially providing him with an exact hint. The 'click' sound tells the dog that it preformed the task correctly at the very moment he hears the sound. I then would reinforce the action with a food reward.
For example, whenever my Poodle puppy sat down, I would click as his bottom hit the floor and then immediately treat him. After he did this a few times, I added the command Sit, used the treat to lure him into position, clicked and offered a food reward.

Today I saw first hand that the crate has been a positive place for my Poodle puppy to call his own. After playing with the neighbor's little boy all morning, the puppy needed some time to himself and he didn't head for the bedroom, or the rug, or anywhere else he could have elected to lay down. Instead he went and laid down in his crate.
I have made it a habit now to leave the crate door open when we are home, and the puppty seems to have recognized it, because in he went to lay down and take a nap. It was so cute. It truly is his sleeping space now.
I admit I was wrong to doubt Mike when he assured me that the crate was an important part of creating a living space for our Poodle puppy. While I first thought it seemed cruel to confine him, I can see now that the crate provides a sense of security and peace for him that is stabilizing to him, and it keeps him from being underfoot for me as well. It really is a winwin situation for both of us.
Corey wasn't done playing and tried to find the puppy to get him back outside to play some more but I held my guns. I told him that the puppy was taking a nap and then Corey decided that if the puppy needed a nap he probably did too and curled up on the front room floor to sleep. The next couple hours were so peaceful I was in heaven!