Are Doodles a Real Breed? What the Critics Get Wrong (And What They Get Right)

The Doodle Pro®: Positive Dog Training for Calm Doodles · Mar 19, 2026 · 13m · transcript

If you've ever been judged in a comment section, at the dog park, or by a trainer for choosing a Doodle, this episode is for you.

I dig into the most common criticisms of Doodles and do something most people in those conversations don't do: I actually engage with them. I explain what the critics get right, where their arguments fall apart, and why the science behind your Doodle's intelligence, sensitivity, and drive is exactly the reason Doodle-specific training matters.

You'll also hear about my beloved Standard Poodle Hershey, why a Poodle and a Doodle are genuinely different dogs, and what…