April 2011 Blog Posts (114)

I always say that I find doodles to be so humanlike.  Well, here is another reason why I say that.  Seamus (my almost 2 year old doodle) has recently developed the habit of sulking when he is angry at us...particularly if we won't let him romp outside.  Our dining room was built off of our kitchen and is two steps down from the kitchen.  We also have a backyard exit from the dining…

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Many of you know my daughter has a French Bulldog, named Bonzai. This weekend she picked up her new puppy, Jazz. Yes, another French Bulldog.....she does not listen to her mother :) Here is my new grand dog!

 

Jazz:

Here is Big Brother:…

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All I Really Need to Know I Learned from my Dog



Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Take naps and stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not.

Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

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After 7 months Gavin finally got a trip to the groomer.  I encouraged her to take it short.  Spring is a time of renewal and shedding all that is unnecessary after all.  Plus I figured a summer cut may bring us warmer weather.

Before:

Two and three quarters hours and $40 plus tax (and a really good tip) later:…

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Fast weekend, not so many pics, but we had a wonderful time!  

 

 

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The first week of Ayla in our lives seems like such a long time ago- but only 2 months have passed   She was a scared, shy, untrusting pup. I wondered, will she ever show any affection for me ( like me) at all?    Being a mom of an autistic child , you learn to accept that when your child does'nt show any emotions ( or does'nt know how to express emotions the same way)  towards you.  You live with that.   But having a pup generally not wanting to play with me was sad, at the beginning.    It's… Continue

The wind howls loudly and snow flurries move sideways across my window panes, a fire flickers softly in the fire place. There is no place to go, it's warm and cozy inside, cold and harsh outside, what to do, what to do. Find a good book, cuddle on the sofa with my favorite dood, a scratch of the belly and a rub of the ears and he is putty in my hands. A long winters day you think, no, not winter but the beginnings of spring. Spring conjures up visions of sunshine, greening grass , long walks…

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My Girls are all grown up now and I'm so excited to be planning my new puppy which will bring a new dimension to our family life.  I'm at the stage where I have now done all the planning I can and am just waiting for my new Puppy to be born safely.  I have met lots of new friends here and am constatnly thinking back to my own childhood which of course shaped and prepared me for adult life.  Here is another memory that flooded back during the week and one that I hadn't thought of for many…

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We are happy to say that we are puppy sitting for our friends while they are on vacation in Florida for two weeks. Harley is four months old golden doodle from the same breeder that Neely is from. He is adorable. They are spending all their time wrestling and sleeping. I think they should have named him shadow though. He loves to be by or with his people. Not clingy just likes to be beside me. I am uploading photos and some video so that you can enjoy them almost as much as I am. I was also… Continue

Nola had her two pups yesterday--both 13 ounces and delivered by C section (vet recommended it, since they seemed big for her dainty 30 pound frame) Mom and pups are doing very well. Two more boys (Lyric had 5 boys)!! The black one has a big white star on his chest. Very cute. Nola is pretty darn cute, too! More later!…

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Last night in Yappy Hour I really had a great time getting the chance to talk to new people and getting to know some people better.

 

As it would turn out for whatever reason many of us on there are people who either ourselves deal with or have some close to us that deal with chronic/terminal or long term disease. I had formed a group about a week or so ago but never said anything. After talking to a few of you I went ahead and mentioned the group. We now have a few members.…

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Haley has been “under the weather” with a stomach bug and on two meds for the past four days. It also has been mostly rainy and wet so he has been inside and no play with his favorite ball. This morning we were watching the news on TV when they had a segment on basketball. Haley saw the basket ball and ran to the TV and watched. When the ball was gone he ran to DH and gave him the signal that he had to go outside. DH and I knew what it was all about as he had just gone out to do his business…

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So, I think it is safe to say that 99% of our doodles have the occasional zoomie :)

 

I just don't think other breeds do this as much!  For example, my mom and dad's cairn terrier, Lucy (aka Lucinda the imposter who stays with us from time-to-time), has never zoomed in her life.  Until recently.

 

Up until now, we have not had a yard. So every Sunday, it's dinner at my parents. The dogs come, Peri plays outside and zooms, figure 8 style, around the back yard. Lucy…

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Sitting down to do the taxes this morning...and out of the corner of my eye I see the bird feeder going down....!?!?!

I didn't think the wet and heavy snow that had been falling all morning could do it.......

This guy hung around for quite a while....and Banjo REALLY wanted to go out and play with him....but was entertained watching him from the window.

Guess who WON'T be doing "poop patrol" for a while?!…

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