August 2009 Blog Posts (116)

Sophie is a "Poochie Bells" Star

Sophie is the "STAR" for the ;month of August. If you go to the poochie bells site and click on POOCHIE STARS you will see her picture and a little write up on her learning to ring the bells!

Added by Carolyn Wilkinson on August 9, 2009 at 7:39pm — No Comments

Interesting Reading-10 Things Your Vet Won't Tell You

http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/107491/10-things-veterinarians-wont-tell-you.html

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on August 9, 2009 at 6:12pm — 5 Comments

Color?

Ok..I am filling something out for a homework thing for obedience class, a question I don't know and would like help on if anyone knows the answer...what is the most common color of double doodle/North American Retriever. My lovely Daffney is creamish but I still need to know.. THANK YOU!!

Added by Tori & Daffney on August 9, 2009 at 12:57pm — 6 Comments

Checking in on the Doodle Family and introducing my new love bug

Hi All!

It has been awhile since I checked in on my Doodle friends and family. I hope everyone is doing great! From the pictures it still looks like you are all still having a great time with those doodles.

You were all so supportive when I lost my best friend and doodle, Teddy. But since then we have been blessed with another puppy that has touched our hearts just as much.

I know she isnt a Doodle but I wanted to tell you quickly about Sasha....our new walking,… Continue

Added by Leigh Kincaid on August 9, 2009 at 10:21am — 9 Comments

RUFFINS PET STORE

Another dissappointment.

I went into one of our pet stores this week. This was a pet store that had taken in OSPCA pets to help them with adoption. I figured that is a store worth supporting. I went in and one of the staff was on the phone talking about the pets they had in the store and what the vet had done and didn't do. He didn't give some shots as they weren't healthy at the time. (just catching some of the conversation) She was also talking about bringing in doberman pups this week… Continue

Added by Lorraine Bromley on August 9, 2009 at 9:35am — 2 Comments

Has it really been three weeks?

We've had Lily for three full weeks now and I don't think we could love her more! She is an absolute joy to have around the house. The first week or so was kind of rough but she has really settled in. Lily loves coming with us on car trips, visiting new friends and even enjoys her trips to the vet! She is hilarious to watch play, we joke that she's our little OCD puppy because she always has her toys gathered with her in one corner. When she gets up and moves she will make 5 or 6 trips to bring… Continue

Added by Lily on August 8, 2009 at 1:36pm — 4 Comments

Trip to Petsmart!

So Twinkie and I went to Petsmart yesterday to get her some new shampoo, and treats, a frisbee, and few other necessities! We were looking around and one of the workers came up and started petting Twinkie and playing w/ her. As you might remember Twinkie and I are working on "Roll Over", the worker asked if she could have a treat, and I told him she will do tricks for them. So of course she sits, shakes, lays down, and then he worked w/ her on roll over and got her to do it w/ no problem!!! Can… Continue

Added by Katie and Twinkie! on August 8, 2009 at 12:49pm — 5 Comments

Vacation!

Well, we're leaving in just a few minutes to head out to the Outer Banks. Yoda has his new short 'do in preparation for all the swimming he'll be doing all week! He's never been in the car for more than an hour, but we're thinking he should be fine with lots of breaks to stretch his legs. Once we get there we will meet up with my parents "spirited" yorkie and my brother's elderly yellow lab. Should be an interesting week! I will post some pictures of the dogs and everybody swimming when I get… Continue

Added by Christy and Yoda on August 8, 2009 at 3:15am — 4 Comments

Mickey, Samantha &Charli in Pittsburgh

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Added by Adrianne Matzkin on August 7, 2009 at 8:46pm — 1 Comment

Finn loves the water!

Well after Finn fell in the pool, I was afraid that he would be scared of the water. Not at all. He has actually started to swim a little bit. He is just 13 weeks. Problem is, he is wet all the time. Not necessarily from swimming but from his new lounging spot.

Added by Linda,Yankee & Finn on August 7, 2009 at 7:26pm — 4 Comments

Hudson's Vet App.

Hi all,

Just a update on Hudson I took him to the vet yesterday for his last set of shots yes now he can go everywhere with us=) He has not lost a tooth yet but he is almost 4 months old, so I'm thinking soon. He weighs 18.8 pounds and I can sure tell it when I pick him up lol!! Potty training well we are not their yet, he is going to the door sometimes and other then that I just take him out every half hour. He sure does love Murphy & Emmet and I'm so glad all 3 doodles are… Continue

Added by Barb, Murphy, Emmet, & Hudson on August 7, 2009 at 5:48pm — 2 Comments

Holly went to bootcamp

Holly has been afraid of large dogs all her life. In fact, most larger dogs actually terrified her although she loved small dogs. She has also been somewhat reserved with children since we have no children living with or near us. We bit the bullet and sent Holly to a three week resident training program which guaranteed that she would lose her fear of large dogs and also become acclimated to children. The other benefits of the program were that she would come home versed in all the other… Continue

Added by Richard Crowe on August 7, 2009 at 8:50am — 4 Comments

Well,

Well, today is the 2nd vet visit. Last time she weighed 18 pounds..I'm so curious to see how much she weighs now..
She also has to get her rabies shot..poor Daffney :(

Added by Tori & Daffney on August 7, 2009 at 3:58am — 2 Comments

Having a rather Boisterous Evening....

Toby has been ill, and on medication, and is feeling better. Also, he is off the drugs as of today. On top of that he was groomed today. One would think he'd be tired, but no, he's SO busy tonight. Driving me nuts anyway...pawing at me, jumping around, refusing to settle down,etc. Thank goodness it's almost bedtime! He is currently having a 5 minute time out in his crate - that better work.

Added by Sandy on August 6, 2009 at 7:03pm — 5 Comments

Harlow can’t figure out why her brothers don’t want to play tonight.

The Boys both had to have minor surgery today. Baxter to remove a mole from his flew and Sherlock a sebaceous tumor (warty looking thing) from his right rear leg. I am told both moles and sebaceous tumors are quite common in older Beagles (the Boys are almost 9). We took the Boys to the vet because both mole and wart appeared about 3 months ago and were growing. We wanted to make sure it was nothing serious.

Anyway, both had to be sedated to remove growths and are rather groggy… Continue

Added by Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey on August 6, 2009 at 6:33pm — 5 Comments

Update

Mickey is settling into his new home. We, Samantha, Charli and I, spent 3 days with him at Marissa & Seamus' home in Pittsburgh. He slept with them and Samantha in their bed nights #2 and 3. He is eating out of their hands, literally, which is a major step for him. M&S start a puppy kindergarten class this Sunday so hopefully there will be local puppies for him to play with. He loves to play with Samantha and Charli.

Debbie, our trainer and DK member, spent 3 hours with them… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on August 6, 2009 at 4:30pm — 3 Comments

16 weeks old, and 8 weeks in!

Hi folks!

Well Penny's been with us now for half her life so far, probably doesn't remember her mom or siblings anymore, not that I'm gonna ask her...ha ha! Would she give me a straight answer anyway?

The allergies seem to have gone away, changing her food worked totally, she was so much better almost immediately, and now a week later, doesn't scratch anymore than other dog does from day to day...what a relief. Glad the cure was so simple.

And the hotter than… Continue

Added by Kevin Poole, Penny & Ozzy on August 6, 2009 at 12:00pm — 11 Comments

Happy Birthday Buddy

Happy Birthday to my Buddy Boy!!!! He was born August 10th four years ago, and what a lucky family we are to have such a great pup added to it.

He was a very big challenge for me, I had never raised a puppy before, and what a head strong, nippy, unsociable boy he started out as! 8 weeks old and didn't want to be petted, picked up, kissed on, or brushed. He ate stucco, carpet, drywall, and baseboards, he also bit hands, pant legs,… Continue

Added by GBK on August 6, 2009 at 8:30am — 10 Comments

Will mom and dad cope?

Well, we had a litter of 7 goldendoodle pups with the intention of keeping one. We had the other 6 pups sold and then someone wanted to return their puppy as their vet told them he would be a lot bigger than I had advised. This was fine - I don't think they really were prepared. Now, as I am unable to find a new home for this doodle who is now 12wks old - my mom and dad have offered to take him - but I don't know if they will cope as they haven't had a dog before.

Added by Deb McD on August 4, 2009 at 1:08pm — 20 Comments

How Big will Remington Bear get????

Dan came home from work tonight and he had stopped by one of our friends home. They have a black labradoodle named Max... I'm sure you remember him from a past blog post. Well, these friends of ours just recently got a little black poodle named Charlie who looks exactly like Max so of course Dan had to go see him. ANYWAYS... Tim made a comment to Dan about how big Remington was and how old he is right now. Dan told him that Remington is 6 months old and about 50 lbs. Tim then says, OMG Max was… Continue

Added by Kendra K. Rhoton on August 4, 2009 at 6:22am — 15 Comments