January 2009 Blog Posts (83)

Puppy chewing problems

Hi all, this is my first attmept at blogging. We are also new to having a dog as both my husband and myself did not have any pets growing up ourselves or during raising our children. So we are REALLY Dog Virgins!!!!!!

We travel and live in a 40' RV Motor Home as of now and won't have a permanent home anytime soon as we love the lifestyle we live. My questions are about having a new little goldendoodle puppy, which we are recieving Feb 12th. (8weeks old), and having to be super diligent… Continue

Added by Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*() on January 26, 2009 at 7:26am — 4 Comments

My wonderful breeder

Phoebe will be the first puppy we have ever gotten from a breeder and I cannot say enough wonderful things about her. Phoebe will be coming from Skinner Doodles in AR and I cannot believe the amount of time Lindsie Taylor--the owner's daughter--has spent with me going over my questions and concerns. It is so hard being so far away but Lindsie has sent numerous photos and updates and has answered all my questions fully. I could not be more pleased--now if only we could race through the next 5… Continue

Added by Phoebe's Mom on January 26, 2009 at 7:22am — 2 Comments

Mali playing ball with the seniors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re4pvGG-KI4&feature=email

This is a link for watching part of Malibu's therapy sessions last week. By the end of the hour or so, there were a dozen people playing with her. This was the only video I could upload, but I do have better ones, but you'll have to be patient as we get this process figured out. Thanks for watching, Eva

Added by Eva on January 25, 2009 at 10:51pm — 2 Comments

Dog Show

Well today I went to the dog show at the Cow Palace. I know there aren’t any doodles there but I love dogs. And the show allows you to see and talk to owners of all the dogs. It’s another way to get a dog fix without actually getting a dog. I’m sure we picked out a dozen while we were there. I also picked up some really cute leashes and a new toy for the dogs to destroy. It has a toughness rating of 9. Let’s hope it lasts. So my doodle equivalent of a dog show would be a doodle romp. Not sure… Continue

Added by Sue C on January 25, 2009 at 8:07pm — 3 Comments

Need a name for my puppy

Hi all,

After everything that happened this week with the first female puppy I was supposed to bring home. The breeder called me back today and I went out to see all the puppies she had left in the liter. With the problem with the first puppies lymph node I was a little worried about her health.

As it turns out when I met all the puppies she actually did not fit my personality after all. I ended up FALLING completely in love with this little guy.

I need a name… Continue

Added by Yvonne, Riley, Murphy and Luca on January 25, 2009 at 6:12pm — 16 Comments

Thank you Everyone!

Thank you for all the lovely greetings, I've been caught up with my kids this week and haven't been able to do much with my page.... I will add details soon!

Added by Melinda Radus - Sunset Hills Australian Labradoodles on January 25, 2009 at 1:57pm — 1 Comment

LUCY GOT HER CGC!!!

Lucy is officially a Canine Good Citizen!! It was touch and go... the week before the test we took the "mock" test and she did PERFECTLY... except for jumping in the greet parts... I guess that means it wasn't exactly perfect. The instructor said if we can get that under control in a week - she'll pass no problem. So, we spent 4 hours total in Petsmart and Petco over the weekend - greeting strangers and other dogs. Person after person. Dog after dog. By the end of the time, I was exhausted and… Continue

Added by LeAnn, Lucy & Rusty!! on January 25, 2009 at 1:00pm — 10 Comments

Prankster with scissors?

Yesterday afternoon we noticed what looks like someone took a pair of scissors to Mater's ear! The hair is cut off to just below his ear tip and on side of his head! I't so bizarre. Tom was with him all day and has no idea how it could have happend. I might have to trim his other ear just so he doesn't look so lopsided. Strangest thing. They were only at the park and at Agility class, then ran a few errands. We looked all over the yard to see if there was anything sharp enough to cut it if he… Continue

Added by Kathy Janes on January 25, 2009 at 4:42am — 5 Comments

What a disappointing Birthday today was!

I am disappointed that I was not able to pick up Shelby today. I had my whole Birthday planned out to spend the day with my new puppy, and now I am sitting on the couch watching TV.

I started out this morning taking the kids to Bob Evans and then we headed out to pick up Shelby. That is when the breeder called me and let me know that when she was bathing Shelby for me to pick her up she noticed that one of her lymph nodes was swollen.

The breeder said she was going to… Continue

Added by Yvonne, Riley, Murphy and Luca on January 24, 2009 at 2:00pm — 10 Comments

A BIG Thank You to GRAD

Samantha and I had such a wonderful time meeting, playing and chatting with GRAD Doodles and their parents!! I was thrilled that so many (I think I counted 16) Doodles came to visit - with just a couple of days notice - with the distant cousin from New Jersey.
It just proves that Doodle families are so special.
THANK YOU!!!!!!
Adrianne and 'Samantha'
and
Carson (my friend's son), too. He has never seen dogs play together and he learned lots.

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on January 24, 2009 at 1:30pm — 3 Comments

Thing 1 & Thing 2

I came home yesterday and felt like the kids in the Dr. Seuss book who were visited by Thing 1 and Thing 2. My basket of books had been devoured by two rambunctious doodles. Just the basket- thank goodness, not the books!

It appeared to me a few weeks ago that these doodles had really out grown their crate. The crates are supposed to hold a dog up to 70 pounds, and can accommodate the Labrador breed. The problem with my doodles is that while they weigh just 35 pounds each, they have… Continue

Added by 2SCdoodles on January 24, 2009 at 6:36am — 4 Comments

Big Day Tomorrow

Tomorrow is the "big day" I am going to pick up my little bundle of joy from the breeder. I can hardly wait. I have everything set up, the crate, toys, blankets, leash, collar, dishes,food etc.... Yeah!

Added by Yvonne, Riley, Murphy and Luca on January 23, 2009 at 3:19pm — 7 Comments

Obedience Training.

So Lola has been in her obedience class for about five weeks now. She is doing great. Honestly we haven't had a lot of time to spend training her on the stuff and she still has it down. She can now sit, stay, lay down, leave food or treats, watch, and she can even play dead. She loves doing that one. We haven't been able to work on loose leash training mostly because of the ice and snow. She is pulling a little less however with the little we have been able to do.

She has been doing… Continue

Added by Jamie on January 23, 2009 at 2:29pm — 1 Comment

Sticks

Our dogs have never, NEVER liked sticks. For them its always tennis balls, tennis balls, tennis balls. Not even toys! Just balls. Well this summer we were at out cabin on the lake on the dock with our dogs and threw a stick in the water. SPLASH! In goes Jedi. He grabbed it and then swam back in. We thought this was adorable and countinued to play (also kind of strange he is 5 years old). Then one day we were cleaning up the yard and collected a whole bunch of sticks. We took the sticks down to… Continue

Added by Jojo on January 22, 2009 at 6:39pm — 1 Comment

Ice Sculptures

The other night we took our dogs out for a walk to the local ice sculpture competion. Since its been so warm they were so melted we couldn't really tell what they were. Everyone (as always) were commenting on how cute our little beasties were and we were having a time. When we were standing near the 2nd place sculpture talking to some people about our dogs breed and then i looked down and our little boy was almost peeing on the sculpture. LOL! Now the bottom of the sculpture has a little bit of… Continue

Added by Jojo on January 22, 2009 at 6:31pm — 3 Comments

Thanks Everyone

Thanks Everyone for the warm welcome. I love doodles.I know that this community is probably a great place to get support or questions answered about doodles. I'm sure if there is anything I need to know about my doodle that someone out there will have an answer. So I hope to learn. Well and I love looking at doodle pictures. The naughty doodles gallery was too funny.Hopefully just looking at puppy pictures will prevent me from wanting another.

Added by Sue C on January 22, 2009 at 5:50pm — 3 Comments

It's official, I did it!!!!! Benny gets a sibling.....

Hi everyone,

with shaking hands I pressed the "send" button and then my application for the puppy waiting list at Rutland Manor was gone.

And today I received the confirmation that my name is on it!

How exciting......I still cannot believe it.

When I announced the news at my work the best and funniest comment I got was,

"So technically you are pregnant with a puppy now"

Funny how life can go into directions which you never had imaged.

Half a year ago I… Continue

Added by Zoe, Benny and Tyler on January 22, 2009 at 12:53pm — 5 Comments

training

Is any one with a 4or5month old doodle going to training classes and how are they going? when i walk her she tends to pull. also when people come over she jumps and it is so annoying. yhanks marcia

Added by marcia hill on January 22, 2009 at 4:08am — No Comments

Favorite treats

What is your dogs favorite little treat?? Crazy as it may sound, Abby's is CRAISINS. She just loves them. That's what I have been using lately while training her. She will do anything for a craisin! LOL She must have a sweet tooth - and aren't they good for the urinary tract?

Added by Denise, Winnie, and AngelAbby on January 20, 2009 at 4:10pm — 1 Comment

Who wants a doodle sweater???

My labradoodle Rosco is making a donation to the materials

This is what I brushed & combed off of him tonight -- first brushing since his bath 8 days ago. He doesn't mat easily and I prefer him shaggy so I held… Continue

Added by Adina P on January 19, 2009 at 8:35pm — 9 Comments