Hello from Ziggy

[ziggymom]

Hi, New to the forum and relatively new to being a Labradoodle owner. We've had Ziggy for almost a year now...he's 14 months old. He's a tall one...we call him goat dog or pony dog. He really likes to snuggle, jump, take car rides, eat grass, make new friends, chew on anything/everything, play in/with the snow, etc...

I'm hoping he's done growing...from what I've read, it seems like he should be done now. He's about 29" tall...but when he stands on his back paws, he can look me in the eye and I'm 5' 10".

Anyone know how to work on not getting him to jump on people? He loves jumping around and showing his excitement that way but I'm afraid he's going to hurt someone. He's got so much puppy energy. But, overall, he's just a lover.

[ziggymom]

Here's a couple pics of Ziggy. There are so many different kinds of Labradoodles...his hair is more lab than doodle (and sheds as much as a lab). His mom was a lab and his dad a poodle so he's a first generation...which we learned is more likely to shed...but we still love him

Early pics:






More recent:




His 1st Birthday party, we were camping so he was a little dirty:


It's hard to stop taking pictures he's so cute

[Lucky Me]

Hi! & Welcome to the forum! You will find that this forum is loaded with valuable info...
I just read this last night on another thread "best advice you were ever given"
Jac said

For us, the best advice was from this forum and it deals with dogs jumping up onto people. Take their paws in your hands, and hold their paws above their head so that they are not comfortable (not to hurt them) and when they are "begging" you to release them, put them down and praise them...giving all of the love and affection they craved when they jumped. Repeat as necessary...usually after 3 times, our dogs catch themselves before they jump, that is when they REALLY get praised!

The best command I ever learned, and I just stumbled onto it, is the "settle" command. Once they understand "settle" it can be used for just about anything.

Yes...Ziggy is a big boy!,,,but I believe Denver has you beat so far! When you take in account how big some Std. poodles & Labs can get, yes our doodles can get pretty big too! My Marley is only #60 lbs, but he ended up on the small side of his litter. At least 2 of his litter-mates hit 90#.
Personally...I like the large size, however, there are alot of people whom can't own/manage the giant ones.
These guys are such big loves...but yes, you really have to get a handle on the jumping!

[MaxandMe]

HI and welcome Ziggy's mom!! nice to meet you.
I don't knwo what happened but there were white boxes with X's ......so hope you don't mind but got the pictures to show up now

WOW!!! Ziggy is so cute and has grown considerably since he was a puppy. LOVE all the pics!!!!

for jumping, you can try ingoring him completely when he jumps. keep walking away and don't look at him.
Once he sits/settles then he can get attention.----there's so many methods to try to see which one works for you and Ziggy

we LOVE doodles of all kinds and sizes.
Max (black ld) in only 26in tall and approx 75-80lbs at my vets they say he's one of the smaller ones
Peanut (cream GD) is a Tank-a-doodle , 23in tall and approx 56-58lbs our low rider but built like a tank

you'll love this forum.......great people, advice, laughter, TONS of pics and topics and more.

Nice to meet you!

[tuffystar]

Welcome! Ziggy is a big boy! Tia is 20 months old and 84 lbs. 25 inches tall. I could not see your pictures. It just says image when I look. It is funny my neighbor told me that this group has made a wonderful difference in my attitude! She says I seem so much happier. That is what sharing about your "kids" will do for you!

[blueteal]

Ziggy is so handsome and very tall
My Ryder looks similar to him when he was a baby............

[Raleighsmom]

Welcome to the forum Ziggy you big handsome boy you!!!! And Ziggy's Mom too! You'll love it here, with all the things you learn, and all the new friendships you make!!! BTW...I couldn't see Ziggy's pics either...maybe you could try again? Thanks!!!

[anny51]

Hi Ziggymum = wow he's a big boy! Charlie is 19" at nearly 6 months but he's never going to reach Ziggy's size! Welcome to the forum, it's totally addictive and VERY supportive

[Mud]

Welcome Ziggy and Ziggymom. He's a lovely big fellow. The thing that's nice about doodles is not so much the way they look, it's the way they are. That's why we love all of them because we know what great personalities they are and they have such gentle natures. My suggestion for Ziggy's jumping up is to turn you back on him when he does so then to say, "no jumping" in a harsh voice and to hold his feet on the ground and then to pet him and tell him what a good boy he is. In time he'll get the message, he'll learn what "no Jumping" means and you can say it when he approaches a visitor.

[tuffystar]

Originally Posted by Mud

Welcome Ziggy and Ziggymom. He's a lovely big fellow. The thing that's nice about doodles is not so much the way they look, it's the way they are. That's why we love all of them because we know what great personalities they are and they have such gentle natures. My suggestion for Ziggy's jumping up is to turn you back on him when he does so then to say, "no jumping" in a harsh voice and to hold his feet on the ground and then to pet him and tell him what a good boy he is. In time he'll get the message, he'll learn what "no Jumping" means and you can say it when he approaches a visitor.

We are using that with Tia and it works. Now the thing to do is train my DH that he has to be consistent. Tia still is thinking you don't mean it because he forgets or doesn't want to take the time. He uses the baby gate and misses out on the hugs he could have.

[Beardedlady]

Welcome to the forum! Ziggy is beautiful. We too, have an F1. Although there is shedding, they don't mat and if you brush regularly you can cut down on it some. We look forward to more pictures of Ziggy!!

[sdrudge]

Welcome to doodleland. Can't wait to see more pictures of your doodle.

[ziggymom]

Here's Ziggy's album from first day with us and on...

http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLandin ... leid=en_US

Enjoy

[annieG]

Thats a beautiful collection of pictures. Ziggy has really grown up and is one handsome doodle

[tuffystar]

He is so cute! and so handsome now!