Considering Adoption

M&Tdoodles · 08-13-2009, 11:11 AM

Since this is a topic on the Forum on "Considering a Labradoodle" I thought it wise to steer those looking for older Labradoodles, or those who cant take care of a puppy.

Seems like more people are giving up their Labradoodles when they get busy with their family. If they were a young couple & all of a sudden have a newborn baby in their lives, for example. They dont consider the fact that their dog should be given TOP priority in their lives & not dispose of them like a used dishwasher....ugggg

I set up an account at "Lycos Pet Finder" http://lycos.oodle.com/register/?b=%...e%2Bto%2Badopt
and they send me an email whenever a listing for a "Lab/Poodle Mix" is available for adoption.

When reading the descriptions of these wonderful dogs there is a common theme that these dogs are safe, smart,friendly & loving....My heart aches to see so many emails lately from people just giving up their doodles to pet shelters.

So I felt a need to post this information to those newbies considering a labradoodle yet not being able to afford the price of a puppy from a Reputable Breeder or whom do not have the available means to raise a puppy, but would prefer an older trained safe, smart, friendly, & loving labradoodle to care for hopefully for a very long time i think this is agood place to start.

If you sign up & register with your email they will send you information about all their poodle mixes with a description of their temperment, location and a photo.

The economy is wreaking havoc on so many peoples lives for whatever reason finding great homes for the doodles in shelters is becoming a priority of mine.
We get emails all the time from people looking for "older" labradoodles. We send them to LYCOS...

If this post is read by a few of those searching for a labradoodle to adopt that will make me happy. Good luck !

Here is a link to their site:http://lycos.oodle.com/register/?b=%...e%2Bto%2Badopt
remember to get them to send you emails you have to register first.

**lindamarie** · 08-13-2009, 12:40 PM

Thanks....I will send this to my NYC friend!

Lucky Me · 08-13-2009, 12:58 PM

This is so sweet of you to do.....

I too will forward this to those who want to adopt.

M&Tdoodles · 08-13-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucky Me

This is so sweet of you to do.....

I too will forward this to those who want to adopt.

This isn't something only Tom & I experience, Im sure many of our friendly "labradoodle breeders" who regularly post on this wonderrful labradoodle forum receive inquiries about "Older" labradoodles. So nice of you all to pass this information on to those looking for alternative options.

I just think its amazing at the constant theme as I mentioned of their descriptions of this wonderful Labradoodle Breed as being friendly, smart, & loving with children..certainly not the normal for an older breed looking for that home with only adults you see so often.

Raleighsmom · 08-13-2009, 04:24 PM

Great post Martha...thanks for taking the time to do this!

Mucky1217 · 01-23-2010, 11:13 AM

Another great site for finding a dog to adopt is petfinder.com That's where I found my labradoodle. Many rescues and shelters across the US post their dogs there.

vadoglover · 05-07-2010, 11:21 PM

Hello all,
I recently adopted a labradoodle from our local shelter. She is a wonderful dog and a terrific addition to our "pack", as we have 3 other dogs. She appears to have been well taken care of in her prior family. The biggest issue we are having is housebreaking. She is 1.5 years of age, so I was surprised that she is having housebreaking issues. My husband on the other hand thinks she is marking her territory. She has peeded on the other dog's beds', blankets, and toys.

Our two youngest dogs are crate trained and still use their creates as their safe spot, so I wanted to get some thoughts on create training for an older dog. Will there be benefits to crate training and should we almost start over with her in the house breaking department?

Thanks!

Jac · 05-08-2010, 02:21 AM

Hi, welcome to the forum. Yes, you can train older dogs, it just takes a lot more time because they don't know that they are doing anything wrong.
You could put doggie panties on her and take them off when you go out. This helps them to understand because they don't like to wear wet pants! But if you do this, change her often so she doesn't stay moist...that could cause an infection.
Yes, you can certainly crate train her and I would suggest treating her much like a puppy.
If she has been mistreated in any way, the crate training may be easier or harder, depending on her experiences.
It will take a lot of patience, but she will be worth it.

08-13-2009, 11:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
M&Tdoodles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 533	Considering Adoption Since this is a topic on the Forum on "Considering a Labradoodle" I thought it wise to steer those looking for older Labradoodles, or those who cant take care of a puppy. Seems like more people are giving up their Labradoodles when they get busy with their family. If they were a young couple & all of a sudden have a newborn baby in their lives, for example. They dont consider the fact that their dog should be given TOP priority in their lives & not dispose of them like a used dishwasher....ugggg I set up an account at "Lycos Pet Finder" http://lycos.oodle.com/register/?b=%...e%2Bto%2Badopt and they send me an email whenever a listing for a "Lab/Poodle Mix" is available for adoption. When reading the descriptions of these wonderful dogs there is a common theme that these dogs are safe, smart,friendly & loving....My heart aches to see so many emails lately from people just giving up their doodles to pet shelters. So I felt a need to post this information to those newbies considering a labradoodle yet not being able to afford the price of a puppy from a Reputable Breeder or whom do not have the available means to raise a puppy, but would prefer an older trained safe, smart, friendly, & loving labradoodle to care for hopefully for a very long time i think this is agood place to start. If you sign up & register with your email they will send you information about all their poodle mixes with a description of their temperment, location and a photo. The economy is wreaking havoc on so many peoples lives for whatever reason finding great homes for the doodles in shelters is becoming a priority of mine. We get emails all the time from people looking for "older" labradoodles. We send them to LYCOS... If this post is read by a few of those searching for a labradoodle to adopt that will make me happy. Good luck ! Here is a link to their site:http://lycos.oodle.com/register/?b=%...e%2Bto%2Badopt remember to get them to send you emails you have to register first. __________________ Martha & Tom www.rilabradoodles.com Raising Happy healthy pups for your family to enjoy for many happy years

08-13-2009, 12:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,100	Re: Considering Adoption Thanks....I will send this to my NYC friend! __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

08-13-2009, 12:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lucky Me Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,726	Re: Considering Adoption This is so sweet of you to do..... I too will forward this to those who want to adopt. __________________ Judi,Tuesday, Marley, Easy (and little Reba too!)

08-13-2009, 04:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Raleighsmom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Windsor,Ct Posts: 4,617	Re: Considering Adoption Great post Martha...thanks for taking the time to do this! __________________ Kathie,Raleigh & Molly! "Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes!" ~ Theophile Gautier

01-23-2010, 11:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mucky1217 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Westminster, Massachusetts, US Posts: 11	Re: Considering Adoption Another great site for finding a dog to adopt is petfinder.com That's where I found my labradoodle. Many rescues and shelters across the US post their dogs there. __________________ Alicia Proud owner of Jones (yellow labradoole) and Indy (SATO rescue)

05-07-2010, 11:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
vadoglover Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1	Re: Considering Adoption Hello all, I recently adopted a labradoodle from our local shelter. She is a wonderful dog and a terrific addition to our "pack", as we have 3 other dogs. She appears to have been well taken care of in her prior family. The biggest issue we are having is housebreaking. She is 1.5 years of age, so I was surprised that she is having housebreaking issues. My husband on the other hand thinks she is marking her territory. She has peeded on the other dog's beds', blankets, and toys. Our two youngest dogs are crate trained and still use their creates as their safe spot, so I wanted to get some thoughts on create training for an older dog. Will there be benefits to crate training and should we almost start over with her in the house breaking department? Thanks!

05-08-2010, 02:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jac Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern California Posts: 9,243	Re: Considering Adoption Hi, welcome to the forum. Yes, you can train older dogs, it just takes a lot more time because they don't know that they are doing anything wrong. You could put doggie panties on her and take them off when you go out. This helps them to understand because they don't like to wear wet pants! But if you do this, change her often so she doesn't stay moist...that could cause an infection. Yes, you can certainly crate train her and I would suggest treating her much like a puppy. If she has been mistreated in any way, the crate training may be easier or harder, depending on her experiences. It will take a lot of patience, but she will be worth it.

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