Are you here to learn about the cute, playful Miniature Goldendoodle? This newer breed of dog looks like a teddy bear and has a life of the party personality. Perhaps you've heard all the rave over the Goldendoodles hypoallergenic non-shedding coat. Although their coats still produce dander, it is by far less than most other breeds. However it happened, you are here and ready to consider welcoming a Mini Doodle into your home. Perfect for families, these puppies will win over your heart in no time. Lucky to be so charming, Miniature Goldendoodles can be quite the handful when you first bring them home. These animals will become easily attached and commonly experience side effects related to stress and anxiety, the most popular being separation anxiety. With proper education, training, and tools, you can quickly help your Miniature Goldendoodle overcome the stresses of separation anxiety.
Miniature Goldendoodle: A Mixed Breed
Now you might be asking yourself what is a Goldendoodle? Miniature Goldendoodles are more petite versions of standard Goldendoodles, and they are the procreation of a Golden Retriever and a Miniature Poodle. Now, you may also be asking yourself, what does this mean as in genetics for Mini Goldendoodle puppies? Goldendoodles aren't listed as a registered breed by the American Kennel Club (AKC). So, there isn't any documented lineage established to predict physical features like coat type, health, and disposition. However, this study suggests that mixed breeds are a random combination of both parents. Your Miniature Goldendoodle will represent physical traits and temperament based on a random genetic draw coupled with a nurturing environment. This means to fully understand your Mini Goldendoodle puppies, you must learn about both Golden Retrievers and Poodles.
Let's take a look at the Golden Retriever first. The American Kennel Club describes Golden Retrievers as highly affectionate, great with children, great with other dogs, very playful, and open to strangers. Golden Retrievers are considered a sporting breed and love to exercise with their owners. This breed is an all-American companion dog that is an excellent addition to any family. Golden Retrievers have been man's best friend since Old Yeller and will be for years to come. Miniature Goldendoodles luckily have Golden Retriever's lovable, loyal, and charming qualities.
Next is the Miniature Poodle. The American Kennel Club explains Miniature Poodles have the same features as the Standard Poodle with the difference being a Miniature Poodle is typically a lot smaller than a Standard Poodle. You could expect this breed to reach 10-15 inches in height and 10-15 pounds. Poodles are great with young children, other dogs, and highly affectionate overall. Because Poodles are such a sophisticated breed, you often forget about their athleticism. This breed needs long walks, jogs, or other regular shared activities to meet its energy needs. Miniature Goldendoodles have the Miniature Poodles smaller physique and cute, curly coat.
Since Mini Goldendoodle puppies take after their parents, there is no denying they will be affectionate, great with children, great with other dogs, playful, and overly charming while also needing regular exercise. Too much time in close quarters can result in a disorderly, over-excited puppy. A Miniature Goldendoodle loves to go for jogs or play games with its owners. Since Mini Goldendoodle puppies demand a great deal of physical activity, it's essential to maintain hydration. With this in mind, Calming Dog has mastered the perfect water fountain design to encourage your Miniature Goldendoodle to stay hydrated. The Calming Fountain Plus+ offers your pup the freshest, coldest water by using a triple filtration system. Holding up to 2.4L of water, it's the perfect size for Goldendoodles. You will never have to worry about your Mini Doodle puppies after a long run or high-intensity game of fetch again.
When you choose a Miniature Goldendoodle for your family, you're making a great decision. Your children will have a dog to love and grow old with. You don't have to worry about Mini Goldendoodle puppies around other friendly dogs. However, like any dog breed, stress and Anxiety are just around the corner. Our beloved pets have feelings and emotions just as we do. Sometimes those emotions become too strong to bear, and your special friend begins to exhibit destructive behavior. It's crucial to understand stress and Anxiety in your Mini Doodle puppies to manage their mental health correctly.
Stress and Your Miniature Goldendoodle
Healthline.org describes stress as a biological response to any stimuli that require attention. Stress sends a surge of hormones coursing through your Miniature Goldendoodle whenever action is needed. Hormones like cortisol and adrenaline work to increase your heart rate and pump more blood to your muscles to get them ready for a "fight or flight" response. When in stressful situations, this release of adrenaline demands heavy breathing and quick actions. This reaction is perfect and also desired in an emergency. When Mini Goldendoodle puppies see a squirrel, their heart will begin to race, and they will start panting or barking. Chasing a squirrel is a stress response produced by the urge to hunt and helps animals stay alive. However, constant stress in your Mini Doodle puppy's life can have adverse effects on its body.
How does stress affect a Miniature Goldendoodle? Stress can affect your pup's weight, sleep patterns, blood pressure, mental clarity, cause diabetes or osteoporosis, and result in a weakened immune system. Constant stress can lead to Anxiety and anxious behaviors in your pet. If you are coming home to a ransacked apartment, your Mini Goldendoodle puppies are likely suffering from stress-induced Anxiety.
Not all stress is bad for Goldendoodles because being able to function at higher levels of alertness and physical strength is a biological advantage. However, it's essential to properly manage stress and not let Anxiety affect the daily life of your Miniature Goldendoodle. Stress releases the stress hormone cortisol, and higher cortisol levels are responsible for these negative health impacts.
As the U.S. National Library of Medicine explains, all animals express a stress response like Anxiety. This is built into our genetics to create a response to save us from negative stimuli. However, constant stress on our Miniature Goldendoodle is not suitable for their physical and mental health. Your Mini Goldendoodle puppies need help managing their emotions, so they are not a danger to themselves or someone else. Suppose your Miniature Goldendoodle puppies destroy your home or wake the neighbors with their barking. In that case, it might be time to invest in your Goldendoodles mental health. Calming Dog's Calming Cuddle Blanket Plus+ offers your Mini Doodle the comfort to help them relax. Miniature Poodles and Golden Retrievers are known for being cuddly dogs, so a Miniature Goldendoodle will love to snuggle. These snuggly blankets come with a signature Calming insert of an expert blend of essential oils. The Valerian Oil, Vetiver, Sweet Basil, and Clary Sage work together to assist your Goldendoodles in calming down safely. Investing in your dog's comfort with a cuddle blanket is another great way to show them you care about their mental health.
Separation Anxiety in Mini Goldendoodle Puppies
ASPCA defines separation anxiety as one of the most common complaints that parents have. Your new Miniature Goldendoodle might show signs of separation anxiety by urinating, defecating, barking, chewing, digging, or trying to escape from your home when you are not there. Mini Doodles puppies don't mean to urinate all over when they see you or bark incessantly whenever you leave. Yes, Golden Retrievers are often known as a quieter breed, but Goldendoodles might exhibit the barking traits from their Poodle genetic side. If your Mini Goldendoodle puppies exhibit this unwanted behavior whenever you leave the house, they are likely suffering from separation anxiety.
Healthline describes Anxiety as your body's natural response to stress. Anxiety is a physical and mental response to stimuli. A Miniature Goldendoodle may have a biological response to these emotions, like an increased heart rate, rapid breathing, restlessness, trouble concentrating, and difficulty falling asleep. An anxiety attack is when an overwhelming sense of worry, fear, or distress explodes these physical responses. Your Mini Doodle might experience even more severe symptoms like feeling dizzy, heavy breathing, dry mouth, sweating, chills or hot flashes, and numbness your extremities.
It's normal for Goldendoodles to feel anxious at times. If they are excited to go for a run or if they see a squirrel, you're likely to catch your Miniature Goldendoodle having a physical response. When a Goldendoodle is experiencing a physical reaction to stress, its heart beats faster, it pants, and possibly barks. However, when Anxiety changes or affects your daily life, your Mini Goldendoodle puppies are likely experiencing an anxiety disorder. Separation anxiety is considered an emotional disorder. This emotional response primarily affects Miniature Goldendoodles when they are in their socializing period. Your puppy is learning to become a part of a new environment and experiencing various emotions. You must assist your Goldendoodles early in life to manage anxiety in your Miniature Goldendoodle.
Mini Goldendoodle puppies will develop their own coping mechanisms when they miss you. These are the negative behaviors that can leave you feeling frustrated and upset. It's your job as the owner to help your Miniature Goldendoodles feel calm and comforted, even when you are not there. Calming Dog has created the perfect bed to offer your Goldendoodles security, comfort, and calmness. The Calming Cuddle Bed is made to assist your puppy when you are away. This ultra-soft, cozy bed is an investment in your dog's mental health. Show them you care by spoiling them with a luxurious bed for their area of the house. Golden Retrievers and Poodles create a Miniature Goldendoodle that would have plenty of room in a large Calming Cuddle Bed.
What Causes Separation Anxiety in a Miniature Goldendoodle?
A study on humans showed separation anxiety develops in early childhood, around seven years old. Like any form of pressure, more exposure to stress elevates the severity. For instance, a Miniature Goldendoodle can suffer from separation anxiety as a puppy but never receive treatment or learn how to manage that stress. Mini Goldendoodle puppies are much more likely to suffer from a severe case of stress caused by separation anxiety as they grow. It would help if you socialized your puppies at a very young age.
The Merck Veterinary Manual examines the period of development (neonatal period) crucial to proper socialization in pets. This period begins around two to three weeks after birth. Pet owners should handle Mini Goldendoodle puppies early but make sure to keep the puppies with their mother until they are eight weeks of age. A Miniature Goldendoodle will fare much better when exposed to other dogs and stimuli during this developmental period. Proper socialization reduces stress and Anxiety related to new people or pets.
Therefore, it is harder to control your pup's socialization if you do not access your puppy during the neonatal period. Consequently, it's not always possible for a dog owner to succeed at socializing a Miniature Goldendoodle in those early stages. But all is not lost! There is hope for Miniature Goldendoodles that were not given the proper socialization during the neonatal or sensitive period (two to eight weeks). You can make a positive impact on your puppy through exposure to sights, sounds, and smells. Calming Dog has made a fantastic Calming Spray to help when your Mini Goldendoodle puppies are under duress. Mist some spray on your Calming Blanket Plus+ or their Calming Cuddle Bed when you notice stress-induced physical responses. Puppies are still brand new to the world and need exposure to regular stimuli. Make it impactful by using a calming spray of safe essential oils to condition positive feelings towards new incentives. The all-natural calming spray is perfect for introducing family members or other pets to your Mini Doodle. It is proven to reduce destructive behavior and give your dog peace of mind.
How Stress Affects Your Goldendoodle Puppies
As the U.S. National Library of Medicine explains, all animals express a stress response like Anxiety. This is built into our genetics to create a response to save us from negative stimuli. However, constant stress on any animal is not suitable for their physical and mental health. Your Miniature Goldendoodle needs help managing their emotions, so they are not a danger to themselves or someone else. If your Miniature Goldendoodle tries to escape when you are not home and then harms himself, it would be devastating! If your Mini Goldendoodle puppies destroy your new shoes or wake the neighbors with their barking, it might be time to invest in the mental health of your Miniature Goldendoodle.
Healthline goes on to explain the effects of stress on your body. Stress can affect your Mini Doodle puppy's central nervous, endocrine, digestive, muscular, immune, and reproductive system. When feeling stressed or anxious, your central nervous and endocrine systems will overproduce the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol causes your blood vessels to constrict, so your muscles will receive more blood; this is beneficial to normal stress responses. Increased cortisol causes your lungs to demand more oxygen and results in heavy breathing. However, chronic cortisol activation can lead to high blood pressure, resulting in a heart attack or stroke in your Miniature Goldendoodle.
Stress can also cause your Mini Doodle to be unable to relax. Tense muscles can lead to injury or body aches. It's not safe to work out when you are stressed since your muscles cannot function properly. The same goes for your immune system. Too many stress hormones over time will block your body from repairing wounds or fighting off simple colds. Miniature Goldendoodle male can also find themselves with lower levels of testosterone under stress, and low levels of testosterone could lead to a failure to procreate.
Miniature Goldendoodles feel stress just like humans, and their bodies function similarly under stress. Yes, their little bodies can be affected negatively, just like humans. If your Mini Goldendoodle puppies are urinating or defecating when you are not home, it is likely because Anxiety is making their little bellies ache. Defecating in the house is your Mini Doodle puppies' physical response to fear and worry. It is out of their control, so don't get angry at your puppy. Help them manage their stress by investing time and energy into proper training by using these incredible tools.
The Mayo Clinic suggests it is vital to manage stress and overall physical health of your Miniature Goldendoodle. One of the most successful ways you can manage stress is through meditation. Meditation can involve yoga, deep breathing, a deep massage, or tai chi. Since some of these, if not all of them, are hard for your Miniature Goldendoodles to do on their own, you need to help them calm themselves down. Give your Mini Goldendoodle puppies the spa treatment by misting Calming Dog's Calming Spray for a natural, safe stress reliever on their Calming Bed before you leave. Or take the Calming Spray with you whenever your Goldendoodles might encounter stressful situations for instant relief.
Miniature Goldendoodle: the Perfect Family Pet
Mini Goldendoodle puppies are a fantastic addition to any family! They are charming, loveable, and full of vitality. Miniature Goldendoodles are best for families that love being active and appreciate a loving companion. These puppies tend to be very rowdy and can get overly excited. If you're considering adopting a Miniature Goldendoodle, make sure to plan for their wild behavior. This behavior can be alarming to owners that expect a relaxed pup. Don't be caught off-guard by destructive behavior or allow your Goldendoodles to suffer mentally. With proper training and care, Miniature Goldendoodles will conquer any anxiety and fear. Calming Dog can give you the tools in your arsenal to start calming your Mini Doodle puppies immediately. Invest in your Miniature Goldendoodle puppies' mental health today!