Last Updated on August 28, 2026
Training your Cavoodle puppy does not have to be hard. All it takes is a little patience and a little time, and before you know it your Cavoodle is well on the way to being best in class.
Cavoodles are easy to train
Cavoodles are one of the easiest dogs to teach, because they are so smart. Thanks to their Poodle side, training a Cavoodle puppy is a breeze. Easy to train does not mean you can skip good habits though, so here are a few worth building in from the start.
Always use positive reinforcement
When training a Cavoodle, or any dog, the one thing nearly every trainer recommends is positive reinforcement. Do not shout, smack or otherwise punish your puppy for getting something wrong. They are still learning, the same way you were once.
Positive reinforcement is as simple as praising your Cavoodle when they get something right, like doing their business in the right spot or responding to a command. A pat, a treat and some praise let them know they did well. Cavoodles love to please, so this approach works a treat.
Consistency is key
Keep your training consistent. Do not praise a behaviour one day and tell them off for the same thing later, and try to avoid using different words for the same command, since that only confuses your Cavoodle and makes training less effective.
The same goes for the whole household. Make sure everyone knows which commands mean what, so they can all praise the right behaviours.
Try using a clicker
Clickers are great for consistency, and plenty of professionals use one. The idea is to get your Cavoodle to associate the click with doing the right thing.
Say you are teaching your Cavoodle to sit. Give the command and wait patiently. If they sit, click and praise. If they lie down or lose interest, just repeat the command until they get it. The click marks the exact moment they did the right thing, which speeds the whole process up.
Do not rely only on treats
Positive reinforcement does not always have to mean food. A good belly rub goes a long way to keeping your Cavoodle happy, and too many treats can cause problems of their own, so mix up the rewards. You can train a dog entirely without treats, though a few do make it easier when you are teaching something brand new.
