Charles Rocheville's Blog – August 2009 Archive (3)

Have to start off with, Riley was a hit at our first session. The trainer said he gets the prize for the cutest dog in attendance. Most of the participants came up to me and asked all sorts of questions: what kind of dog is he?, how old is he, and he is the cutest thing. I took it all in stride, because I all ready knew this.



I can't believe after my sister in law came over today with her golden to play, and playing hours with the grand kids this afternoon until I came home from work… Continue

Just realized the Doodle is a high maintenance dog. I can hardly keep up with his eye boogers in the morning. I think I have his eyes clean, and then I realize I just moved them down to his whiskers. I am glad I have my sister in law, the ex groomer to help me with nails, ears and the like. I am thinking I should offer to pay her, for all the work. I may have to rethink that. It has been so hot here the last few days, Riley does his thing and wants right back into the air conditioned house. As… Continue

Now that Riley, seems to be potty trained we let him out longer of periods of time. Take him to the store in the car, good traveler. I put him in his room earlier last night. Not a peep out of him, normally hits his door or scratches and barks to let you know he wants out. My wife gets up a 5 am, an hour before I do, asked her if she heard Riley stirring? Nope, you better check on him. Will I did and woke him up from a deep sleep. He just was so wore out from his travels and being left out all… Continue