Cheryl and Finnegan

Doylestown, PA

United States

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About Me:: I'm a happy doodle owner who has survived puppyhood! A couple years ago, I left the corporate world, where I had been a marketing executive and made a lifestyle change. I became an executive director for a professional orchestra nestled in the river towns along the Delaware River. Besides the interesting people I meet, the added benefit was... I could have a dog again! I have 2 sons and two grandchildren. My hobbies, in addition to raising Finn, are music, photography, reading, and travel. Travel now pretty much includes a doodle.
What Type of Doodle(s) do you have? What are their names? Tell us about your doodle(s) or any other pets you have!: Finnegan is an apricot cream medium australian labradoodle. He's so soft and gentle that people can't help but smile when they touch him and if he really likes you, he'll give you a grin. Whoever originally "bought" FInn didn't want him :( As soon as I got an email with his picture, I knew this was my puppy and I was on my way to meet him. Still, I was having second thoughts during the 2 hour drive. But as soon as I walked in, he pushed his head up over the puppy pen, studied me a bit and then he...grinned. "Did you come for meeee?" Today he is 50 lbs. He got his CGC on his first birthday -with a lot of help from our friends :) He's also a Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dog. Bach is his favorite composer. He slept to it on his first car ride (home). And he was a "Smash" puppy -- his favorite song--"Let's be Bad" LOL

1 Siamese cat rounds out the (not so) peaceable kingdom. Her name is Song and Finn considers her entirely hopeless!
Where did you get your doodle(s)?: Breeder
Why did you choose a doodle rather than another breed or mix?: Their intuitive gentle nature, intelligence, AND their non shedding coat. But really...they're just so darn cute!
What are Your Favorite Things to Do With Your Doodles?: Exploring new places, meeting new people, long walks, making up doodle games, training, swimming, therapy (Finn is a Roxy Reading Dog for special needs kids), and getting in lots of snuggle time :)
Does your doodle(s) shed?: Nope!
Who grooms your doodle(s)?: Jacqui at Dog Daze and sometimes me (which upsets Jacqui :)
Favorite Doodle Products?: Kong Tennis balls
Kong Wubba
White Pear and Apple Shampoo (smells soooo good)
Relationship Status:: Single
Would you be willing to Dog Sit on occasion for other DoodleKisses members? (You are NOT committing to anything by saying yes - you are just saying you might be willing to do this if you were acquainted with the other member and the circumstances were right.): Yes

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Cathy Murphy

Hi Cheryl and Finn,

My name is Cathy and we have a 41/2 month old puppy named Finnegan (Finn). I have seen in several posts that your Finn is a reading dog for special needs kiddos. I know we have a long way to go with training but how did you go about that process. i ask because I am a speech/language therapist in a public school and would love to have Finn be a speech buddy at some point. I work in a rural Maine town with a low income population and I think it would be a beneficial interaction for my kiddos. I would love to hear any pointers/tips and how you present that to a school system (i.e. liability issues) to get started. Also is there a specific training program that you did? Your Finn is so handsome and must make many people happy!

Sep 19, 2015
Donna K & Quincy

I came in to leave you a quick message but I decided to spend a little time in Finn's world enjoying the slideshow and the music. :>)

Dec 8, 2015
Sam&Bella

Thank you so much for the nice comment!! ;)

Sep 9, 2016