Labradoodles Discussion Forum

Hi Barbara
I hope you find a new home for Todd soon.
His anxiety is more likely to be related to him being older when you collected him. Puppies should be rehomed at 8 weeks and if left in kennels until 12 weeks can be poorly socialised. Our dog Morris was 12 weeks old when we brought him home and he was very shy for quite a while - He's fine now so it isn't irreversable damage but it is definitely not a good idea.
12 weeks is still very young - about the equivalent of a 10 year old child. If you don't want to go through the tedium of a puppy you need to get a dog over 12 months old and already socialised appropriately - remember that once toilet training is over you still have to survive 6 months or more of chewing.
Getting an adult dog also comes with risks - firstly why is the dog being rehomed at that age (often they already have behavioural problems) and the second risk is separation anxiety which is very common in dogs rehomed as adults.
I'm sure you'll be fine next time - a smaller dog and at 8 weeks of age - or possibly an adult from a rescue organisation.
All the best
Kate

Looking for Mature labradoodle — lindyl, Wed Feb 1 21:22

We have had one of Kate's labradoodles (July 2000 litter), but she died in 2009, so we rescued an RSPCA labradoodle, who had health issues and he died aged 6 yrs this week. We adored both. We are in... more
- looking for labradoodle — gillb, Wed Mar 7 16:51
  
  We have one of Kate's Labradoodles who is now 5 years old. His name is Biggles and healthy and fit (but totally food centric). He is a healthy weight (26kg). Unfortunately my husband and I are... more
- - my email address — Dr Kate Schoeffel, Wed Mar 7 22:12
    
    condovet2@bigpond.com
  - - Todd the Dog 16 week Labradoodle — sydneymigration, Wed Mar 7 23:21
      
      I ordered a 12 week Labradoodle puppy from Avalon labraddodles in Far North NSW delivered 24 February by plane, very distressed. and very big, I had discussed my circumstance and received photos etc... more
    - - Todd — Dr Kate Schoeffel, Sun Mar 11 14:19
      - Todd the dog — sydneymigration, Mon Mar 12 17:25
        
        To all those who made enquiries for Todd he has been adopted by a lovely family in Sydney with two boys who bonded straight away with him and they have taken him to a lovely home with a big garden... more
        Re: Todd the dog — susangluch, Tue Mar 13 16:58
        
        Glad it worked out for Todd but I hope you find the right dog soon. Sue
  - Biggles — Dr Kate Schoeffel, Wed Mar 7 22:12
    
    Hi Gill If you send me a photo of Biggles and a bit of a story about him I could put him on th eweb site for you. I'm sure we'll find him a home. All the best Kate
  - looking for labradoodle — lindyl, Wed Mar 7 17:25
    
    Gill, We have found a 9 month old labradoodle from Port Macquarie. Yours sounds like a great dog, and wish you all the best in finding a new home for him. Lindy

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