Getting your Goldendoodle into a routine can seem daunting at first, but it is essential to their happiness. It will help them get into a healthy sleep schedule and keep them calmer overall.

This is a moderately easy trick to teach your Goldendoodle, and will reward them with a treat or toy.

Shake a paw

Goldendoodles have a penchant for playfulness and are eager to learn. This energetic breed needs plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to keep them happy. To burn off excess energy, try playing fetch or Frisbee with your dog or working on agility skills. They also enjoy games like tug-of-war and will respond well to a good game of chase.

To teach your dog to shake a paw, nudge their paw with your hand signaling the action, then quickly move your hand. When they lift their paw into your hand, mark and reward them with a treat. Repeat this quick sequence several times until they lift their paw into your hand on command.

Once your dog is lifting their paw into your hand, start to only mark and treat when they move the paw an inch higher than before. This will help you reach your final goal of having them shake their paw. You can also use shaping or lure-shaping to teach your Goldendoodle how to shake their body in response to a cue.

Sit on hind legs

Puppies need to be taught how to sit on their hind legs. This is especially important for them if they’re going to be sitting on floors like tile or hardwoods. You don’t want them to slip and hurt themselves. Having them practice on grass or concrete can help them learn to support themselves better.

Goldendoodle puppies can be very curious and may attempt to jump on furniture or other things they’re not supposed to. Rewarding good behavior and redirecting unwanted behaviors will help them learn the rules of the house.

Unwanted indoor accidents, such as urinating or defecating in the house, may occur if the puppy is not house-trained or is experiencing anxiety or medical issues. Consistent training and addressing the underlying cause will resolve these issues and improve obedience. Mental stimulation activities such as advanced obedience training and interactive games can also provide a needed outlet for pent-up energy. Ensure that your dog has a daily routine and plenty of exercise to keep them happy and healthy.

Fetch

Goldendoodles can be high energy and require a good amount of exercise. It’s important to have a yard or large outdoor space for them to run and play. You can also help them burn off their energy by playing fetch, or even a simple game like hiding treats or kibble around the house and then calling them to find them.

To reinforce a desired behavior, use the Premack Principle (also known as “Grandma’s Law”). This principle suggests that a higher-probability behavior can be used to reward and encourage the performance of a lower-probability behavior. For example, to teach your Goldendoodle to sit calmly when someone comes to the door, toss their favorite fetch ball (high-probability behavior) at the same time that you open the door (low-probability behavior). Then, immediately reward them with a treat or verbal praise.

Roll over

Goldendoodles love attention, whether it’s a long walk, training session or snuggle time on the sofa. This desire for human interaction can occasionally manifest itself in separation anxiety, but it’s easy to avert this by providing regular exercise and mentally stimulating activities.

Roll over is a fun trick to teach your dog that they can use to greet friends and show off. To start, have them sit in front of you and hold a treat at their face. As soon as they lift their paw, reward them with the treat and lots of verbal praise. Repeat this several times, then lure them to one side until they slide over onto that hip and begin to flip over themselves (then reward).

Keep in mind that rolling over can hurt slim or bony dogs, so be sure to train this on a soft surface and avoid training them to roll over around other dogs. If they seem hesitant to perform the action, stop and focus on another activity until they’re ready to try it again.