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So, keep us all posted with Wrangler's training progress ... maybe I will get inspired to do something more productive for Truffle!"
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Rattlesnake Aversion Training
Started this discussion. Last reply by Diane Margetts Jun 27, 2019. 14 Replies 0 Favorites
Coming home to Doodlekisses!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Diane Margetts Jan 29, 2019. 10 Replies 0 Favorites
Dakota turned 8!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rose Nov 9, 2013. 21 Replies 1 Favorite
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"Also, love her blue collar!"
"She’s beautiful and she has held her chocolate much better than Wrangler has—at least in this photo. In the 4 months he’s been with me, he has faded bunches! I have a breeder friend that thinks Wrangler will fade to a light silver…"
"Here is her silvery-ness ... that is not light reflecting off of her dark fur ... it is how she is turning silver/lavender"
"Truffle began as a dark chocolate puppy and remained so until close to 12 months (born March 2018).
Around 12 months she began showing signs of becoming a Lavender!!! I am so excited, but hubby wanted dark chocolate, so I've told him we'll…"
"Truffle began as a dark chocolate puppy and remained so until close to 12 months (born March 2018).
Around 12 months she began showing signs of becoming a Lavender!!! I am so excited, but hubby wanted dark chocolate, so I've told him we'll…"
"Awwww! Two babies!
Good to know a bit of settling is in the stars! Actually, Wrangler has a psycho hour in the morning and then he generally sleeps all day. About 4 or so he wakes up for his evening psycho hour(s)! "
"Riley was about that size at 6 months, she is roughly 70 pounds now at a year old, to give you a possible size estimate for Wrangler. We think she will top out around 75-80 pounds after filling out. Her parents were about 60-70 lbs, so…"
"Truffle sounds like a great size; would love to see her photo too! Wrangler, was suppose to be smaller that he will be. His Mom is 45 pounds; who knew?? All the ‘calculate adult weight’ charts put him at 70-75 pounds as an adult.…"
"Will follow your progress!
Truffle (42 lbs; 17 months) has been trained to not jump; she sits, goes down but doesn't stay. (My fault, not hers)
I will perhaps gain some inspiration from you.
I'd love to see a pic of Wrangler!"
"Good for you for getting serious about training, and good for Wrangler! I look forward to hearing about your journey to CGC and beyond!"
Serious training begins for Wrangler
Wrangler completed basic puppy class a couple of months go. He’s a very big puppy (55 pounds at 6 months) and it’s time to get serious about training. Nobody like jumping dogs, etc. — especially super-sized jumping dogs. I hired a private trainer who will work with us for a couple of months. Anxious to get started. My eventual goal is CGC certification but many of you re doing some interesting things so who knows where Wrangler’s training will eventually go!See More
Training - Experiences, Challenges, and Mindsets
This group provides a "safe place" for members to share their experiences with training, celebrate "big and little successes" and gain insights as we encounter challenges, to support one another, and to explore how our mindset affects our training.
"No, I don’t remember ever having two snakes in my driveway. I certainly have had Rattlesnakes in my backyard but I’m always so freaked-out when I see them, I don’t even think about taking a picture!"
"Oh no! Lol.
My mother in law found a baby rattler in her bbq once in Arizona. Too young to be able to rattle... scary!
We live further south near the border with NY where the wildlife is pretty tame :p most dangerous are a few spiders…"
"Don't come camping / hiking near Georgian Bay / west Muskoka - we do have rattlesnakes up here!!!! (Massassauga Rattlesnake). "
"You will be glad you did this. My last three dogs have had snake aversion training and it does last! You may need to do it again in 1 to 2 years."
"We went through the training last year and need to do a refresher next class that comes up. I think it's a great thing to do. I also get Picco the vaccination every spring as an extra precaution. Luckily haven't had an encounter with nasty…"
"Do I remember correctly that years back you posted a photo in a different forum of two rattlers in your driveway? "
"Baby Wrangler, unfortunately lives smack in the middle of Rattlesnake land. I have lived here for three years and have had rattlesnakes in my backyard twice that I’m aware of. Same for my neighbors. We consider aversion training second nature…"
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- About Me:
- Hi! My name is Diane. I am a lifelong dog lover. My husband and I decided to buy a Labradoodle after extensive research on the breed. We adopted our boy in January 2006. His name is Dakota and he was born on November 6, 2005. My husband and I adore Dakota--he is sweet, smart and a joy to be around!! We have a mountain lake vacation home in the high desert Sierras--it's Dakota's "second" home and a place that he truly loves. My favorite hobby is--especially taking pictures of Dakota!
- What Type of Doodle(s) do you have? What are their names? Tell us about your doodle(s) or any other pets you have!
- I have an F1 Labradoodle named Dakota, He is 4 and full of life, love and happiness!
- Where did you get your doodle(s)?
- Breeder
- Why did you choose a doodle rather than another breed or mix?
- Shedding was a main consideration.And after all that, Dakota does shed! We love him to pieces so we forgive him!!!
- What are Your Favorite Things to Do With Your Doodles?
- I love to take Dakota to the lake for off-leash romps. He always keeps me in eyesight and "kind of" comes on call! I also love to take him to dog events like Splash Dog. He is a natural athlete and enjoys any activity involving a tennis ball!
- Does your doodle(s) shed?
- Yes!
- Who grooms your doodle(s)?
- I do and he gets an annual summer clip from a groomer; usually PetSmart.
- Favorite Doodle Products?
- Tennis balls and a tennis ball launcher! The "launcher" is actually a softball/baseball pitching machine. It has variable sppeeds and can be set to go up to 45mph!!! Dakota LOVES his launcher!!!!!
- Relationship Status:
- Married
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Black and White Photography Resources
Posted on May 2, 2010 at 7:39pm 1 Comment 0 Favorites
This is one of my favorite rules: Breaking the rules!
Posted on April 22, 2010 at 9:09am 3 Comments 0 Favorites
Rules of photo composition: rule of thirds, framing, simplicity, leading lines, empty space and shapes. Don’t be afraid to break these rules — always following the “rules” will result in uniform, and sometimes mundane photos…
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Posted on February 24, 2010 at 4:31pm 18 Comments 0 Favorites
This is one of my favorite photos of Dakota. And now ONLY because we are here to learn and improve photography, I must share the comments of the photographer that critiqued this photo because it was a lesson learned for me that I would like you to learn from me rather than through your own experiences. I got a thumbs up in composition. I was told that this was a good photo and if only I had of focused my camera on the dog, it could have been…
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Posted on February 23, 2010 at 9:00am 7 Comments 0 Favorites
Besides being technically correct, being well composed spells the difference between an ordinary photo and one with an impact. It is very important to know and understand the common principles of a good composition. We used the word "principles" rather than "rules" because the latter strongly suggests that a…
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- At 6:10pm on May 12, 2019,
Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie said…
Don't forget to update your profile and profile photo. :-}
- At 11:21am on October 30, 2012,
Joanne ~ Spud* said…
Mixed reviews on the ball. Love it-hate it. I did write the company and received a response. Just get it :) My complaint is that it doesn't last very long. The stitching in ours came apart. Maybe a fluke. Another Doodle got his teeth stuck in the ball, and we did once too...but I think, all and all, if it didn't cost so much, we would have gotten another one by now.
Dakota will love the ball, they do love that orange color, it takes great photographs, and the dogs have fun! So, I say, go for it. It is stimulating and a challenge for them to carry. Which, might be a good thing for a bored doodle for a while
- At 7:46am on October 29, 2012,
All I have to say is AWESOME picture of Dakota. Now I can enjoy it for a whole month. You take great pictures.
- At 7:31pm on December 7, 2011,
Ann Kendig said…
Diane, Thank you for the friend request, I'm sorry it took so long to accept. Mike and I really enjoy your photos. : )
- At 5:04pm on November 9, 2011,
Diane, I broke our Olympus 12-60 lens. I feel terrible about it. The lens hood was cross threaded being plastic I cranked on it assuming it would always break before a lens but I was wrong. The front section of the lens broke off. Ouch that was not a cheap lens! Back to using the kit lens. Mike
- At 6:52am on November 8, 2011,
Jane Smith said…
- At 8:30pm on November 7, 2011,
Congrats to Dakota. I love that picture!
- At 8:29pm on November 7, 2011,
Congrats to Dakota. I love that picture. 
- At 7:05pm on November 7, 2011,
- Diane, I love what you did with Lucy's picture and the way you lightened it. Is that something you can tell me or show me how to do, or if I send you the original, can you do it for me? Let me know, and again, thank you for doing that.
- At 6:46pm on November 6, 2011,
Donna K & Quincy said…
Happy Birthday Dakota and congratulations on that cover shot. It is a wonderful photo.
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