Deeann Roesser's Page

Hi Deeann ~ I noticed your post in Puppy Madness.  You might start a discussion rather than just a post, you might get more responses.  IMO ~ your little girl was probably on overload mentally and physically.  Years ago, I took our standard poodle to a resort for a week because we had to leave town for an emergency.  I called them several times, they said he was doing well.  However, when we picked him up, he could hardly walk.  We went straight to the vet and after examination, she told us he was totally dehydrated and it was a good thing we came home when we did.  When I called the resort, they said all dogs drink when they are thirsty but that is not true if they are uncomfortable and nervous or on overload.  He had to have a hydro pack inserted into his neck and after several days and a lot of tlc he was his old self, but we almost lost him.  If you think you do want to use a daycare, or ?? you might try just an hour here and there and then extend the time frame.  I see on this site many doodle owners whose dogs are over the top active, neither of mine are and they do not like the dog park.  Both prefer to play ball 5 or 10 minutes a few times a day and a 30 minute walk and the rest of the time they like to nap and follow us around.  That being said mine are no longer puppies, they are 4 and 2.  But when they were puppies, neither of them were over the top energetic - just very sweet puppies.  I see you recently joined DK and just want to say welcome.  Your little Zoey is very cute.