What the doodle is happening? UPDATE Beavers

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

We have Doodle Beavers - must be a new and very rare breed.  And there are 2 of them!  I've said before that Rooney & Stuart will copy each other - well after careful watch of Stuart's poo which had wood it it - as I picked up Rooney's - more wood.  That is correct Mr. Perfect followed his brother right down the path to hell, sorry little over the top, the path right to splinters.  So far every thing seems to be passing without a problem but I am still nervous.  How long before you thing they are in the clear?  *************

Dear Stuart where are you?  At 16 months now I no longer sometimes know you.  My sweet boy who has been left at home for 6 months now without ever chewing up anything, totally trustworthy - you ATE an entire paint stir stick tonight, umm why?  Nothing left but wood chips.  So now I'm on poop watch hoping that it will all pass and if not - well - thank God for the insurance but I'm scared.  I'd lay the guilt trip on you and talk about the gray hair that you are giving me but we both know I already had that. 

Isn't it enough stress that bees like you and you don't like bees?  I almost lost you this summer . . . a thought so unimaginable that my mind can't even go there.  Anaphylactic shock - I still can't spell it let alone wrap my mind around the fact that this is a forever kinda thing.  Shoot - I was always worried about not forgetting to take poop bags with me - now I carry an Epi pen EVERY where we go.

You are still my big ol snuggle puppy - gotta be laying on me while you sleep but you have gotten so reactive to some other dogs while we are walking.  Yet at doggie day care - you LOVE every dog - what gives big buddy?  Momma doesn't know what to do.  Some days I can say "leave it" and you'll pass the other dog without more than a glance, other dogs you have to bark, bark, bark, jump, lunge, no corrections seem to help.  Then while at the ice cream shop - there can be 8 little kids - grabbing you, petting you, pulling your leash, laying on you, loving your brother - and you are so gentle and sweet.  Every little old lady with a walker, toddler in a stroller, kid on a skateboard, guy in wheelchair - they all want to pet you and say hi.  None of that bothers you - so what is up with other dogs?

We are heading back to Florida this Friday - back to our trainer, who I hope has some idea of what the doodle is happening because I just don't have a clue.

[Adrianne Matzkin]

Since Stuart was adopted, you don't know what happened in his life before. He might have had another dog on a leash growl and scare him or GF bit him. Dogs are more reactive on a leash  - they are more vulnerable on a leash than off leash. That is something that can be worked with your trainer - you just need to learn his body language when he is nervous and what to do to get his attention back on you. I know you are the person that will help Stuart get through this!!

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

UPDATE*****We have Doodle Beavers - must be a new and very rare breed. And there are 2 of them! I've said before that Rooney & Stuart will copy each other - well after careful watch of Stuart's poo which had wood it it - as I picked up Rooney's - more wood. That is correct Mr. Perfect followed his brother right down the path to hell, sorry little over the top, the path right to splinters. So far every thing seems to be passing without a problem but I am still nervous. How long before you think they are in the clear? *************

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

If they start having normal poops, normal appetites, and no vomiting, they're in the clear. Anything left in there will make its presence known at one end or the other.

JD says, Hey Rooney, even we Perfect Dogs get to screw up once in a while, right?

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

My doodles are always trying to chew up sticks and I am always prying them out of their mouths. If they happen to be successful I keep an eye on them and everything comes out ok in the end. Silly doodles.

[Marnie, Stanlee's Mom]

I found the missing red squeeky toy this morning, it was was "left behind" in a gazillion little pieces.  If Cooper, our older dog, gets gas and his bottom squeeks I'll know that one more piece needs to make an appearance. 

 

Glad everything seems to be passing okay!

[Sue & Lily Grace]

I hope there is no more squeezing. LOL

[Jennifer]

Uh-oh... you've got partners in crime!!!

:-)