JUMPING GOLDENDOODLE #BLOGGING FROM A-Z

Not until Jaxson did I witness/experience first hand the jumping Goldendoodle phenominum.

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I’d heard many stories about it – but Harley nor Leo did it.

Not sure where this trait/habit comes from but it’s pretty popular with this breed.

Jax is that doodle who jumps at whim. There’s no trigger, no prompting – he just jumps!

He will jump to say hello, or see you later. He loves to jump for whatever is in your hand – whether it’s his or yours, treats or toys, sometimes it could be a hat, paper or nothing…

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It’s like his inner “rabbit” like behavior comes out. I’m not alone. It’s common Doodle parent talk.

I know what you’re thinking?

Just teach him not to jump!

I was guilty of that same thought – until I met Jaxson. To me, I see it as part of his make-up – who he is. On any given day, he will walk – walk – trot (like a skip) then JUMP!

If I ask him to get down, he will, but shortly there after, sometime later… #jumpingJaxDoodle

WHAT DO I DO? –

I laugh! Because he’s playing and I truly don’t believe he could stop if HE wanted to!

I am curious to see – as he ages if this will subside. I searched the internet but didn’t find many articles.

I’ve seen many photos/videos of Goldendoodles “counter surfing” – haven’t had to deal with that. #thankthedoodle

*I am not a breeder nor a veterinarian. I am a Doodle Mom searching and sharing a better understanding about everything Goldendoodle.

Reference:

Goldendoodles (Must Speak Dog)

7 Steps Eliminating your Dog’s Counter Surfing

This year over 500 bloggers from across the world will participate in the A-Z blogging challenge.

We will attempt to blog everyday during the month of April (minus Sundays) completing the entire alphabet in one month.

Our Theme? – “Everything Goldendoodle” ❤️

18 Comments
  • Two French Bulldogs
    April 12, 2016

    That looks like a jumping happy Golden Doodle BOL. When Benny was still with us, mom got home from work, opened the door and he looked like he was on a trampoline. 30lbs. Little cinder block jumping straight up on all 4’s and touched moms shoulder. Hilarious
    Lily & Edward

    • Cathy Bennett
      April 14, 2016

      They say a jumping dog is a happy dog. Do you two jump?

  • Deana
    April 12, 2016

    Your dogs are so cute, I want to get a Goldendoodle so bad! Thanks for the posts, love reading your blog!

    • Cathy Bennett
      April 14, 2016

      Thanks Deana – I caN honestly say – I’ve never ever met anyone who regretted bringing a Goldendoodle home. Until you find your very own “jumping Jax” you are more than welcome to hang out here and enjoy Harley & Jaxson. Take care and have a great week!

  • Emma
    April 12, 2016

    Careful behaving like a wabbit around me…I love to catch wabbits!

    • Cathy Bennett
      April 14, 2016

      Emma, you and Harley would get a great work-out. He’d hop and you’d chase. Sounds like a great afternoon filled with GBGV Doodle fun!

  • Karen
    April 12, 2016

    Goldendoodles are beautiful dogs. We have labs and they’re good jumpers too.

    • Cathy Bennett
      April 14, 2016

      You are so right Karen, Labs love to jump too! Thanks so much for stopping by, please come back and visit again!

  • Monika & Sam
    April 12, 2016

    They seem to be four legged pogo sticks. 🙂

    • Cathy Bennett
      April 14, 2016

      HA! Up and down all day long Monika!

  • Lindsay
    April 13, 2016

    In my experiences caring for a few pet sitting, they kind of are “bouncy” like dogs. They’re just so happy and it’s contagious – they make you smile all the time. 🙂

    • Cathy Bennett
      April 14, 2016

      You nailed it with that description Lindsay! That’s exactly what life is like in my house. Especially in the afternoon, hilarious to watch.

  • Jackie Bouchard
    April 13, 2016

    Rita can really get some air when she wants to too, which is funny because she’s fairly short. Folks are always amazed to see her boing up into the air. She’s our little Mexican Jumping Bean. (Wow – A-Z challenge! You must be busy! Happy blogging!)

    • Cathy Bennett
      April 13, 2016

      I’m the same way Jackie – I love to see them jump! Yep – this challenge is just that – a challenge! LOL

  • Callie, Shadow, and Ducky's Mom
    April 16, 2016

    Callie was my counter surfer, 4-legged pogo stick until her 2nd CCL injury/surgery. Thankfully, the Demonbrat is too short to counter surf successfully; and Shadow decided early on it was easier to let Callie get to the goodies and share them with her.

    • Cathy Bennett
      April 16, 2016

      Jax has the potential to be a counter surfer, but I think we discouraged that early in his life. He will try to sniff (because he’s so tall) but then I use my “voice” and he corrects himself #thankthedoodle No telling what he would try if I was not in the room or not home, therefore I don’t leave food out to temp him #gottadowhatwegottado

  • Jan K
    April 21, 2016

    He’s just jumping for joy – he’s a happy boy! 🙂

    • Cathy Bennett
      April 21, 2016

      He’s happy even in his sleep 🙂 Love this doodle…