Cavoodle Coach Podcast

  Biting hands, barking for attention, jumping up on kids - is it just puppy behaviour… or is something going wrong? If you’re preparing to bring your Cavoodle puppy home (or you’ve just welcomed them!), it’s easy to feel unsure about what’s “normal” and what needs correcting. In this episode, I’m breaking down the 3 most common behaviours that leave new owners second-guessing themselves...

If you’ve just brought home your Cavoodle puppy (or you're counting down the days), this episode is for you. That first month together can feel like a rollercoaster - full of love, exhaustion, and lots of questions. In this episode, I’ll walk you through exactly what’s realistic for your puppy to achieve in those first few weeks… and what you absolutely don’t need to stress about yet. We’ll talk a...

If you feeling overwhelmed, sad, regretful, stressed or exhausted over your new puppy, you might be experiencing something called the "puppy blues". It's common. It's normal. But it can be avoided.   In today's episode, I'm sharing what causes the puppy blues and 4 actionable tips you can implement to get you out of them or to avoid them altogether. This is a must listen for anyone getti...

Dog bowl, dog food, treats, toys, dog bed, collar, harness, lead...check, check, check. Yay, you're ready for a puppy now! Right...? Well, no. Not quite. Preparing for a puppy isn't quite this simple. Not if you want a well-behaved Cavoodle who fits into your lifestyle without causing you extra stress or hard work. So what SHOULD be on your pre-puppy checklist? Listen to this episode to find out&n...

Okay, this one is a BIG one! One of the most common concerns I hear from new Cavoodle families and one that is completely warranted. Let's have a chat about whether your Cavoodle is really that fussy or maybe, if they have a nose that isn't working properly.   USEFUL LINKS: JOIN my   Cavoodle Training Academy:  https://www.oodleway.co/cavoodletrainingacademy   My Home Grooming...

You take your puppy outside to the toilet, they refuse to go, and then you bring them back inside only for them to lock eyes with you and squat...peeing all over your carpet. Frustration and helplessness bubbles inside of you, leaving you wondering if your puppy is having all of these accidents in spite of you - because it really looks that way.  Does this situation sound familiar? It's norma...

Let's chat about how to add a second puppy into the family!    USEFUL LINKS: JOIN my   Cavoodle Training Academy:  https://www.oodleway.co/cavoodletrainingacademy   My Home Grooming Course:  https://www.oodleway.co/home-groom    My Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/oodleway    My TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@oodleway    ...

Today, I have a big update for those who have been following along as I've raised my latest Cavoodle, Joey. I hope you can all understand the situation and why we have decided to rehome him.   USEFUL LINKS: JOIN my   Cavoodle Training Academy:  https://www.oodleway.co/cavoodletrainingacademy   My Home Grooming Course:  https://www.oodleway.co/home-groom    My Ins...

Today, I wanted to share FIVE of my current favourite puppy products I'm using for my Cavoodles! They're great for any aged Cavoodle and I'll link them below if you want to purchase the exact items I use:  Puppy Sling:  https://apawfectplace.com.au/products/pet-kangaroo-sling-bag-light-grey?srsltid=AfmBOooDrYrPGYek-X0kBetSGAzieP3ujLVYpqT1PmMZSutYRnZgyK3v   High-Protein Food:  h...

Imagine having a puppy who sleeps for 20-22 hours a day, doesn't bite you, jump on you, chew your furniture or have excessive energy. Imagine having a puppy who sleeps beside you as you watch TV and relaxes in the living room when you have friends over. Finally, imagine having a puppy who lies quietly at your feet at the coffee shop and doesn't cry or bark for attention from everyone who walks pas...

I know the topic of Pet Insurance is a big one and it can be very overwhelming deciding whether to invest in a policy or not. So I decided to be really transparent and share the total cost of all of my Cavoodle, Joey's, vet visits over the last 6 months vs the amount we've spent on Pet Insurance to see if we've saved money or not. I also share the name of the Pet Insurance company we're with and s...

"My puppy won't stop biting but it's okay, they'll grow out of it." "My puppy keeps jumping all over my kids and visitors! But they're just excited and will grow out of it once they're no longer a puppy." "My puppy won't slow down and rest but they're just a puppy and still learning. They'll grow out of it when they're an adult!" "My puppy won't listen to me but it's okay, I'll train them once the...

Last week I had to say goodbye to my childhood Cavoodle, Oscar. Words can't explain the hole left behind but I really wanted to speak about this topic of grief as the loss of a dog is something we will all be going through. Hopefully the tips I share in this episode help you move through your own season of loss a little bit more easily.  I hope you find value in this episode and I also wanted...

Sleepless nights, biting, toileting accidents, crying, crazy puppy energy - I bet these are all of the things you're expecting during your first week with your new puppy. But what if I told you it didn't have to look that way? What if I told you your puppy could be calm, focused, toilet trained and sleeping through the night almost immediately?  I'm sharing how to achieve this in this week's...

PART TWO (go back an episode to listen to part one): If you've never had a puppy before, it can be so overwhelming when they first come home and without understanding how your decisions and behaviours can negatively affect your Cavoodle's demeanour, it's very easy for families to unintentionally create lifelong behavioural issues. Today's episode I'm stepping you through the final FIVE easy m...

If you've never had a puppy before, it can be so overwhelming when they first come home and without understanding how your decisions and behaviours can negatively affect your Cavoodle's demeanour, it's very easy for families to unintentionally create lifelong behavioural issues. Today's episode is being split into PART ONE & PART TWO as I step you through 10 easy mistakes families make with th...

Should we desex our Cavoodles or should we not? If we do desex them, at what age should we do it and how do we care for our puppy to ensure their recovery is smooth?  USEFUL LINKS: JOIN my   Cavoodle Training Academy:  https://www.oodleway.co/cavoodletrainingacademy   My Oodle   Home Grooming Course:  https://www.oodleway.co/home-groom    My Instag...

Merry Christmas! If you got a Cavoodle puppy over the holiday season, this episode is for YOU! It's easy to get carried away with all the festivities but the new year is upon us and it's time to dive into raising and training your Cavoodle to compliment your lifestyle. Here are some questions to help kick start this journey and get you on the right track with your puppy.  USEFUL LINKS: J...

I'm so excited to bring you the FINAL episode of 2024! Thank you to every single person who has listened, downloaded and subscribed to this podcast this year. Recording these episodes for you are my favourite time of the week and I'm endlessly grateful for all the support.  For this final episode of the year, I thought what better way to do it then to bring Zander on once again to go thr...

"Cavoodles are easy". Well...they can be. But it's not without some sacrifice.  If you're getting a Cavoodle I HIGHLY recommend listening to this episode so you can understand what you need to be doing with your puppy to ensure they're "easy" to have within your home. Because whether you want to believe it or not, Cavoodles are prone to some serious anxiety-related behavioural issues that can...

Three weeks until Christmas holidays! I am very excited for this two week break but there are quite a few things I'm doing to prepare my puppy, Joey, for this time away from me. If you're wanting to leave your Cavoodle to go on a holiday, listen to this episode for some helpful tips on how to make the experience as smooth and stress free as possible. USEFUL LINKS: JOIN my   Cavoodle Trai...

We all know that getting a puppy is a 15 year long commitment, but how long does the training process *actually* take for Cavoodles? Find out how long in today's episode and also what training a Cavoodle needs to shape them into a well-behaved dog! USEFUL LINKS: JOIN my   Cavoodle Training Academy (previously Essential 1st Month Cavoodle Puppy Planner):  https://www.oodleway.co/cavoodlet...

Raising a puppy is a big time commitment and at times, this sacrifice can feel really heavy to bear. But as someone who is in the midst of raising a Cavoodle puppy themself (Joey's 4.5 months old now), I've been reminded of some really important steps I can take that will make this training journey so much easier. And today, I wanted to share these important acti...

Making a split second decision and bringing a puppy home the same day is never a good idea and it definitely does NOT set you & your Cavoodle up for a life free of anxiety and behavioural issues. So how long does it take to actually prepare for a Cavoodle puppy before bringing them home? Listen to today's episode to hear my thoughts as a Cavoodle Puppy Coach. We all know that getting a pu...

Toilet Training should be one of everyone's top goal when they bring their Cavoodle home. The good news is, a puppy can be toilet trained within a few short weeks but they can also have accidents for years to come. It all depends on what plan you follow when you bring your puppy home and what your understanding of being "toilet trained" actually looks like.  Today, I'm going to be sharing wha...