Activities For Poodles

Some dogs take to obedience training more so than others but the Poodle is a breed that greatly benefits from the structure and discipline obedience training courses offer. Simply put, Poodles are very intelligent and energetic breeds that are always looking for new ways to test their brains and bodies. Incidentally the Poodle's relatively high energy level, combined with this breed's objectively high intelligence, can make this specific type of dog come off as quite a handful to the unprepared dog owner. So if you haven't completed an obedience training course with your Poodle, or if you're still on the fence about giving it a try, read ahead to learn how your Poodle can benefit from a course.

To the average person, a Poodle is just that one dog with the fluffy coat and the funny haircut. But as it turns out, the Poodle is actually one of the world's oldest and most reliable hunting dogs that's also still alive and well in the modern era. While it's not entirely clear when the Poodle was first bred into existence, or even where the Poodle exactly originated from, what has become clear after this dog's decades in the limelight is their incredible ability to follow a scent and find someone or something that's well hidden. It doesn't take much equipment to refine a Poodle's tracking skills, but it is hard work. Read ahead for a brief overview of the process.

Weighted walking is exactly what it sounds like; you and your Poodle have likely gone on a number of walks together, but weighted walking adds a new degree of challenge to the mix by requiring your dog carry a certain amount of weight with them during the walk. There are a few ways you can add some weight to your dog's walk; you can either purchase a dog weight vest that was specifically made for these types of exercises or you can get a dog backpack, fill it up with a certain amount of items, and then go for a walk. We'll talk about the pros and cons of both methods below.