Common Poodle Puppy Habits

If you’ve recently brought home a red poodle, you understand that training a new puppy can be a bit exhausting in the beginning! Puppies are full of cuddles and energy, but when they are young, they can also have some bad behaviors.

We have compiled some tips on how you can deal with common red poodle puppy habits.

Teething and Chewing

When your puppy is teething, they are experiencing pain and itching in their jaw and gums which is why they are so focused on chewing things to relieve that pain. Sometimes, puppies chew on things that they aren’t supposed to be eating! Whether your red toy poodle has taken up a habit of chewing on your shoes or on the sofa, this habit can be easily remedied.

As soon as your puppy turns three or four months old and starts teething, pick up plenty of teething toys. Your puppy will be teething for several months so make sure to pick up a variety of toys. The best teething toys for your red standard poodle will have a variety of surface textures, but make sure you’re shopping for the right size. Ask your local pet store about teething toys for poodle puppies in particular: sometimes their tiny mouths can’t handle a regular teething toy, so they could get frustrated and disregard it all together.

Frequent Boredom

If you work a full-time job, as many of us do, your puppy might become bored at home waiting for your return. Boredom can affect red poodles of any age, but puppies are particularly susceptible. When your puppy is bored for a long period of time, it can often turn into aggression or depression: if it goes the aggression route, you could be dealing with even more chewed-up shoes and furniture.

In order to combat boredom, give your puppy a ‘stay busy’ toy. Consider picking up toys that are interactive, make noise, or initiate a game, which can keep your pup occupied for hours.

Separation Anxiety

Poodle puppies are also susceptible to separation anxiety when you leave the house, as many puppies are. To keep your puppy feeling calm, make sure they enough toys and comforts around. When your dog is a puppy, consider leaving them in a crate with a few favorite toys when you’re gone. They’ll feel safe in the crate and won’t be able to chew through the couch!

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