What Your Cavoodle Really Wants in 2026 (Spoiler: It’s Not More Toys)

It is the time of the year when us humans are making New Years Resolutions and probably breaking them before the end of Jan (you know its’ true). And we think you should include your Cavoodle when thinking about what the year ahead looks like.

Whilst you might think that that the perfect year is full of insta worthy fancy beds, gourmet biscuits, or the latest trending enrichment toy, what your Cavoodle really wants in 2025 is simple, meaningful, and rooted in connection.

Here are a few feel-good suggestions to starting the New Year with clarity, intention, and a whole lot of Cavoodle love.

The Gift of Predictability: Your Cavoodle Loves a Good Routine

If your Cavoodle could write a New Year resolution, the first one would be this: keep my days predictable. Cavoodles thrive on knowing what’s coming next. They feel calmer, more secure, and more at ease when their environment follows a rhythm, even if that rhythm is gentle and flexible.

After the chaos of Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties, late nights, visitors, travel, and general holiday disruption, January can feel a little overwhelming for them. They’re suddenly expected to slip back into normal life at a moment’s notice.\

So one of the biggest gifts you can give your Cavoodle is re-establishing those familiar touchpoints. Consistent wake-up times. Predictable meal times. Regular walks. Even small rituals like morning cuddles on the couch or their usual spot by your desk during work hours help them settle.

Routine isn’t boring for a Cavoodle. Routine is comfort. It’s re-assurance and their version of a New Year hug.

Quality Time, Not Just More Time Together

If you ask any Cavoodle owner whether their dog wants more time with them, the answer is always yes. But more time isn’t really the point. Quality time is!

Cavoodles don’t just want to be in the same room; they want to be part of your day. They want engagement, eye contact, conversation, connection. A ten-minute game of hide-and-seek or a walk at the park where you’re fully present will mean far more to your Cavoodle than an hour of you being home but distracted.

In the New Year, think about weaving more micro-moments of connection into your routine. Short bursts of play through the week. Gentle grooming sessions while you unwind. Scent games around the house. It’s these small shared experiences that build deeper trust and a stronger bond.

Cavoodles don’t measure love in minutes. They measure it in moments.

The Chance to Move, Explore and Sniff More

Cavoodles may be small, but they’re incredibly active, curious and intelligent. One of the things they want most in 2025 is more freedom to explore the world around them.

This doesn’t have to be big adventures. In fact, simple daily explorations can change everything for them. New walking routes. A chance to sniff for more than five seconds before being tugged along. A quiet bush track instead of the usual footpath.

To a Cavoodle, sniffing is how they interpret the world. It reduces stress, boosts confidence, and satisfies their natural instincts. It’s also one of the easiest enrichment activities you can offer. If your Cavoodle had a New Year wishlist, “more sniffing time” would absolutely be right near the top.

A Home That Matches Their Sensitivity

Cavoodles are deeply attuned to their environment. They’re intuitive, emotionally sensitive, and extraordinarily observant.

What they really want this year isn’t a flash new dog bed; it’s a home that feels calm, safe and suited to their personality. That means making sure they always have access to a quiet retreat. It might be a cosy corner, a crate draped with a light blanket, or a favourite spot away from noise and visitors.

They also appreciate small environmental tweaks. Slip-free mats on floors. A cooler sleeping option in summer. Clear zones around food bowls. Good airflow on hot days. These little things can significantly affect how comfortable and secure they feel.

A Cavoodle doesn’t just live in your home. They feel your home. And they want it to feel like theirs too.

Consistency in Your Reactions and Behaviour

Cavoodles are people-oriented dogs, which means they look to you for cues. When your reactions are consistent and your expectations are clear, they flourish.

A big part of what they want in 2025 is clarity. If jumping on guests is sometimes cute and sometimes not allowed, they don’t know the rules. If pulling on the lead earns attention one day and training the next, they’re confused. Clear, predictable responses from you offer them the structure they crave.

It also helps prevent anxiety and reduce behavioural issues that pop up when boundaries feel fuzzy. In short, your Cavoodle wants you to be their steady guide, not a moving target.

Mental Stimulation That’s Actually Engaging

Enrichment is everywhere these days, but not all enrichment is created equal. Cavoodles are smart, but they’re also socially clever and emotionally driven. They don’t just want puzzle toys; they want purposeful mental stimulation.

Interactive feeding routines, scent games, mini training refreshers, and even rotating their toys to keep things interesting all help give them a more fulfilling daily experience.

A stimulated Cavoodle is a settled Cavoodle. What they really want is the chance to learn, think and use their natural abilities in fun, gentle ways.

More Rest Than You Think They Need

This might surprise people, but one of the biggest things Cavoodles need more of in the New Year is rest. Not just napping lightly on the couch while they track your every move.

Cavoodles can be prone to overstimulation, especially during the holidays. Guests coming and going, changes in the home, excitement, activity and noise all take a toll.

By January, many Cavoodles are overtired without their owners even realising it. This year, build rest into their routine. Create quiet windows in the day where nothing is expected of them. Offer a cozy retreat and make it part of their rhythm.

A well-rested Cavoodle is calmer, happier and more resilient.

A Year Filled With Simple Joys

If you strip everything back, what your Cavoodle really wants in 2025 is beautifully simple.

They want security.
They want connection.
They want calm.
They want fun.
They want you.

The New Year is a chance to reset not just your goals, but your relationship with your Cavoodle. It’s a chance to embrace the small things that matter most to them, rather than getting caught up in the latest trend or product.

Your Cavoodle doesn’t care what you buy them. They care how you make them feel.
And if you focus on routine, connection, exploration, clarity and rest, you’ll give them everything they need for their happiest year yet.