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A Goldendoodle Took on a New Job: Driver of the Duckling Wagon

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A cream Goldendoodle with soft, wavy fur and gentle brown eyes stands in a backyard wearing a leather harness hitched to a little wooden wagon. In the wagon, packed shoulder to shoulder, sit a half dozen yellow ducklings with their bills pointing in every direction. Fallen leaves dot the lawn, and behind them a blue watering can, a flowerpot and the gray siding of a house frame the scene.

Goldendoodles are a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle, and they are known for being friendly, smart and eager to please. They often enjoy having a job, whether that is fetching or carrying, and some dogs even enjoy pulling a light cart with proper training. Any harness should fit well and never pinch, and the cart should be light and stable. Ducklings are very fragile, so a ride like this should be slow and short, and they should never be left unattended in a moving wagon. A vet or trainer can show you the safest way to start.

The dog's face is pure concentration. He stares ahead, ears relaxed and expression soft, as though he knows just how precious his cargo is. The ducklings sit calm and wide-eyed in their little carriage, enjoying the view. The yard stretches ahead, quiet and golden. It might be a very short trip, but for this crew, every step is an event, and the driver is taking it seriously.

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