Hi there! I wanted to talk today about a couple questions new Labradoodle puppy seekers have-- First off, nail clipping- this is one that should be pretty simple to deal with. As far as equipment, I recommend fingernail clippers, yep plain old human clippers. Maybe large toe-nail size for mature dogs, but good sharp clippers and a calm approach are best. Basically, talk to your Labradoodle gently while you take a paw and push up under one "toe" to expose the claw. Look closely and you can see that there is a long thin sharp part that thickens closer to the toe. If there is no thin sharp point, you may not need to trim. But if there is, hold the clippers "horizontally", the same way you would trimming your nails and clip a couple millimeters off. I like to put the clipper around the nail, lift so the bottom jaw contacts the underside and slide toward the tip until it starts to catch where the claws hooks down. That's usually a good spot to clip. Try not to over-do until your dog trusts you in this. Try not to clip to deeply and draw blood, that will break the trust quickly. Mainly practice exposing the claw fully, and getting the Labradoodle to cooperate calmly. Otherwise let the vet do it. The other question is "What color Labradoodle should I choose?" My answer is "Chocolate" because its my favorite, "Black" because its so beautiful and always looks clean, and "Golden" because its so eye-catching and cute. Just pick a Adirondack Labradoodle, male or female, and you'll be safe!
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December 2012
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