August 2012 Blog Posts (77)

In the summer of 1982 Steven Spielberg co-produced and directed E.T. the Extra Terrestrial



This modern fairy tale about a 10 year old boy (named Elliot) -…

I have had quite a few PMs asking how Gracie Doodle is doing.  I figured it was time to update you all on her continuing condition.  I am not sure where I last left off but I am pretty sure that I told you that she was treated for one month.  Great for a month or two and then it came back, started treatment and then the day we were to start cutting back on her Prednisone the jaw pain came back so we have since then continued to give her two 20 mg each pills a day.  

Gracie has…

I'm bummed that I don't have stories to share or pictures to upload of my Doodle- which is because we don't yet have a Doodle :)

I joined this forum to learn more about the breed and prepare myself for when getting our Doodle is a reality! 

I'm currently wedding planning (under 6 weeks!) and continue to look for jobs as we settle into a new…

Sharing outstanding service providers we've encountered since Stillbe joined us 10-2011. 1. Bartlett Tree for Tick Spraying (and any tree/shrub services ie fertilization, disease mgt, pruning ETC) - Bill Rathbone in U.S.; presence in CAN, GB & Ireland @ bartlett.com 2. Betsy's Dog Spa on Martha's Vineyard for dog sitting @ betsysdogspa.com - Ruth & husband wonderful 3. Sandy Wheeler @ petsgonehealthy.com - knowledgeable, honest nutritional counsel and more - Marlboro MA.  We've had…

I drove up with the Dunkster to Westport, NY (Lake Champlain/Adirondacks) for a quick weekend trip. My friend and her family rent a few cottages on this one property right on the lake. We LOVED IT!!! It was his longest road trip. (5 1/2 hours) and Duncan was great. He napped mostly and would pop up every so often to check out the view and give me the "how much longer?" look. We took 4 mile walks every morning. And he was giddy to chase/track chipmunks galore.

And then in the…

It was Luna's second birthday yesterday... and I decided to make her a special birthday treat.  She has a sensitive tummy, so I stuck with things that haven't caused her any troubles in the past.  

First, I took some of her favorite fruits and some peanut butter and blended them until smooth.  I then added a small container of low-fat vanilla yogourt (didn't have any plain).…

Is there a tooth fairy for dogs?  Well, I certainly hope so because our Milton is losing teeth!  Over the past few weeks, I have been vigilantly checking Milton's mouth with no movement whatsoever.  Then just recently, I noticed a little gap and realized our baby lost a tooth! 

We heard that most pups lose their baby teeth at about four months, so I was beginning to assume our goldendoodle is a late bloomer.   Now this is obviously a watershed moment for our little Milt, although…

The new photos I posted have fun significance!  One is Mater, taken for the photo on his VA Badge that everyone at the hospital insisted he have (security didn't require it).  Mostly because several of the nursing teams wanted to include him on their web page as part of the team!  He loves it there and they love him?

The puppy is the one my son is getting this weekend!  He'd been cruising the Internet for months, lookin mostly for a rescue or shelter dog.  In part because he didn't…

On our daily walks, Milton delights in running through sprinklers and toweling off in the plush grass.  Since the Milt sheds only slightly, his fur quickly becomes matted down with dirt, grime, and an assortment of leaves, sticks, and burrs that he saves for later.  He then proceeds to nap throughout our apartment spreading the wealth. 



Quite honestly, we could bathe the Milt every night, but it is enough work to keep ourselves clean on a regular basis, plus it is just not healthy…

It's been awhile since I have been on this site. A lot has happened that kept me away. I planned on getting a Goldendoodle down the road as my American Bulldog, Buster, started to age. My plan was that this would help me transition into the idea of losing him. When I got Buster 9.5 years ago, it was strictly to help me through losing Casey, my 11 y.o. boxer, that was growing ill. When it came time to put Casey down, this puppy Buster was right there when I got home to make me smile again.…

Here's a funny headshot of an upside down Milt.

Sweet.  Silly.  I go back to school this week - I promise not to compromise quality...  Happy…

“The Dog Days of Summer – cute dog contest” was “doodles” of fun. The boys were revved up from the start. I brought out their new leashes (caught an “awesome” sale at PETCO) and they sat straight up…

Arrived at Olde…

For the past few weeks, I have had a little secret, and if you know anything about me, you would know that I'm a horrible secret-keeper.  I usually get so excited and can't wait to spread the news, but this time I kept my big mouth shut.  Well, I woke up this morning and decided that "enough was enough" and it was time to let the cat doodle out of the bag...drum roll, please...…

Luna has always slept in a wide variety of places, but ALWAYS near us.  It always amazes me the sleeping spots and positions she chooses.  I love watching her sleep and wonder at what her little doggie dreams are about.

Her favorite place to sleep is ON my husband:…

Apollo is doing great! I can't believe he's almost 8 months old. My kids who were 2 and 5 when we brought him home are now 3 and 6 and they adore Apollo. I've been missing on Doodle Kisses, because I've been recovering from major surgery over the summer. I couldn't walk Apollo for about 8 weeks, so my husband had to walk him. He would come in complaining about how awful their walks were becoming with all of the leash pulling. One day he actually gave up during a walk and just let him run…

Our Buddy celebrates his 7th Birthday this month!  He brings a smile to everyone he meets.  The girls through the drivethru ask if he is a human in a dog suite :P  He has matured from a bratty little Butthead to a Beautiful well behaved (still has flashback moments) oh so special best friend.  We've trained and passed…

Last week I decided to join a gym.  I have been procrastinating about it for a very long time and just decided it was time.  A couple of things recently made it clear to me that now was the time, and I would like to point out I had already joined by the time my bikini body had taken a beating in Jane’s new blog.   When my daughter was home we went out on the pontoon boat and she wanted to take my picture on the paddle board.  While I was standing on the board, I told her to hold on until I…

As of late, our Milt has taken to chewing his toys very enthusiastically.  He loves all of them an awful lot, but with the amount he chews, they are unlikely to survive past his first birthday.  He hasn't decimated any just yet, but I feel like we are playing with fire.  See the wounded toys below:…

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THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER…

AND HARLEY’S IN TODAY’S LINE-UP…

For those that don’t know…. Olde Towne Pet Resort in Dulles, VA will host WagFest 2012 on Saturday August 11th to announce the top ten finalist. The boys and I plan to attend, see old friends, and catch some of the excitement with the other pet parents.

Voting started on July 30 and…