September 2009 Blog Posts (112)

End of the summer....

It started to get chilly in the morning and the evening. Sadly, we can feel the summer is ending here in PA.

To enjoy the little bit of summer left, we took a short trip to the Ohiopyle State Park today. People go there to do the White Water Rafting and other water/boat related activities down the huge river and some falls. I knew Charlie will enjoy hiking and playing in the water, but I was very skeptical about taking Butter with us. I didn't want one of us to end up not being able to… Continue

Added by Kyoko on September 6, 2009 at 9:30pm — 8 Comments

Pull and STOP, car ride, bark-bark-bark

I used the advice that someone gave me about every time Ozzie pulls me when I am walking him to stop. I noticed when I stop if I wait for his body to relax then he will walk normally until the next light pole, stop sign etc and then we start over. He was a great boy today! Then I took him for a car ride and he loved it, as usual.

Am I causing a problem by loving him so much that every time I leave him in the car he barks and barks and then hopefully stops when I get in store? Is this… Continue

Added by Sandra on September 6, 2009 at 7:38pm — 3 Comments

PUPPY MILL AWARENESS DAY, Lancaster PA - Sept 19

Information Website Here

Let's never forgot those dogs who are locked away in little cages and will never KNOW LOVE.

Please join us in celebrating rescue dogs in Awareness Day's annual Rescue Parade! Tell us about your special rescue… Continue

Added by Lynne Fowler-Oodles of Doodles on September 6, 2009 at 7:00pm — 4 Comments

DOODLE ROMP ON SANDY HOOK, NJ - October 4th

Jersey Doodlers came out to Sandy Hook last year and we had about 25-30 doodles on North Beach. Let's do it again!

Meet on North Beach, on Sandy Hook about noon. Bring the doodle, the kids and let's have some fun! See you there!

Added by Lynne Fowler-Oodles of Doodles on September 6, 2009 at 7:00pm — 2 Comments

Looking for a Doodle in New Jersey

Met with Jackie Yorke today and it was very nice unexpected meeting. Went in search of a doodle who is in Indiana so this might be a tough one. Since meeting Jackie I am confident that we will find a very suitable doodle. Any leads would be appreciated.

Added by Jackie Kandarjian on September 6, 2009 at 5:04pm — 9 Comments

Rain

Well most won't think this to exciting, but got up early this morning to let Riley out. It was raining hard, and he was kinda scared as it hasn't rained that much since he has been with us. I had to hold him as he took in the environment and conditions in under our gazebo. It was like a baby trying to figure out what the heck is going on. Didn't take him long to figure out that if he stayed under the eaves of the garage, he was sheltered and a good place to do his thing. I mean I was out with… Continue

Added by Charles Rocheville on September 5, 2009 at 3:40pm — 6 Comments

Doodle Diary, Day 1

Brittany and I arrived at the airport 10 min. late due to a GPS snafu, and ran full speed towards the Continental ticket desk, stopping only to snap a few pictures. When we got there, the clerk lifted up the crate and said I could take her out(so I did of course!) She seemed a little nervous, but let me hold and snuggle her. Once out of the airport we pulled over and gave her some water, and she peed. Then, it was home we go, almost strait home...(I simply haaaaaad to stop at the Outlet Center… Continue

Added by Nancy Sunderland on September 5, 2009 at 1:01pm — 3 Comments

Doodle Diary, Day 2

I just have to brag a bit; she has had NO accidents in the house, pottys on command outside, and slept through the night; 11:00pm-6:30am! Today she woke up a "new puppy" ; 10 times more playful and energetic. We also took her with us to Beltrami Studios; http://www.beltramistudios.com/site3/ (we had a pre-scheduled photo shoot for me and my 4 girls), Sable came along with, and she even posed! I can't wait to see the pictures! We thought she'd just play in the background or something, so… Continue

Added by Nancy Sunderland on September 5, 2009 at 1:00pm — 5 Comments

I have fallen and can't get up!

Took a tumble off ladder at eave level, on my back and head. My wife, came running out of the house after hearing the noise. I was in pretty bad shape. But, after she saw I was sorta OK made the comment "You could of smashed the Dog, lucky he was in the house!". I will be fine, as long as a don't run out of pain pills.

Added by Charles Rocheville on September 5, 2009 at 8:01am — 13 Comments

Harlow the Doodle Ambassador...

I am so proud of our Harlow. Yesterday our ‘Edward Jones’ guy (I can never remember his name) stopped past the house to deliver some financial information for us. This was the first time he has dropped by the house since we brought Harlow home. He was very fascinated by Harlow; asking all sorts of questions and ooing and awing over her as she stood behind the glass storm door. Because our beagles are overly exuberant greeters I usually step outside to chat with passersbys. Edward Jones guy… Continue

Added by Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey on September 4, 2009 at 6:00pm — 7 Comments

we're home!

Sable's in my arms, pics 2 follow soon!

Added by Nancy Sunderland on September 4, 2009 at 10:46am — 21 Comments

Remington and his BIG Personality!

As many of you know, I'm not a big fan of dog parks because of a bad experience that Dan and I had there with Remington a while back. However, Dan still insists that we go because he says it's good for Remington and you can tell Remington loves it. Well, every time we go I always enter the fence with a bad feeling in my stomach that something is going to happen. Anyways, we went in the middle of the week this week and I found myself quite at ease while I watched my dog and his big personality… Continue

Added by Kendra K. Rhoton on September 4, 2009 at 9:54am — 5 Comments

Just want to BRAG a little

As most of you know, I walk both my GIRLS a lot on a county trail by me -- both always off leash. It's a 1 1/2 mile stretch with no roads to worry about. Anyway today they had the most self-control ever!

Picture this --

3 gorgeous fit men came jogging past for there morning run. I said "girls - stay". They sat and watched as these three young men ran on there way. NOW I HAD A MUCH HARDER TIME but my heart wouldn't have taken the run. LOL-LOL.

Also, a lady passed with two… Continue

Added by fergie11 on September 4, 2009 at 8:38am — 14 Comments

MY BIRTHDAY.

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO WISHED ME A HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

Added by BARBARA DINGLER on September 4, 2009 at 6:08am — 3 Comments

Babies and Dogs Make the Same Classic Mistake

Very interesting article and reminds me of Rosco's squeaky toy adventure!

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112524209&sc=fb&cc=fp

Added by Adina P on September 3, 2009 at 8:30pm — 9 Comments

bolt and run

Ozzie ran for the umpteenth time this year. My hubbie thought I had him on the leash and I didn't. He came in using his wheelchair and Ozzie bolted. Thank God we have great neighbors. Even the ones we never met before. People drive slow by our house to see if Ozzie is in the driveway and yell "Ozzie".

I just saw on Its the Dog or Me that you have to teach him the space around the door is my space, face him and keep your hand out like a stop sign. Any other ideas??? I know he needs exercise… Continue

Added by Sandra on September 3, 2009 at 6:07pm — 5 Comments

Being At The Right Place At The Right Time!!

I took Hudson to the vet today because I had a feeling he had a ear infection, he does=( Anyway when I got there the parking lot was full. I got my daughter and Hudson out of the car and started for the office door. There was a man just coming out of the door holding a puppy ( I think ) and another dog on a leash. All of a sudden his dog was running towards us and he was yelling his name! This dog was not listening to him, my heart started to beat pretty fast, all I could think of was the 4… Continue

Added by Barb, Murphy, Emmet, & Hudson on September 3, 2009 at 3:58pm — 6 Comments

20 weeks old, and 12 weeks in!

Penny has been with us for 12 weeks already? Sheesh! Doesn’t seem that long, although sometimes it feels like she’s been part of the family forever, a contradiction I know, but hey you know what I mean. Last week I mentioned that in puppy obedience class we learned a new way (well new to me) of training your dog to walk on the leash without pulling, by letting the leash out and when she starts to pull, you stop until the leash slackens then walk on...kinda works, but kinda doesn’t too. It’s… Continue

Added by Kevin Poole, Penny & Ozzy on September 3, 2009 at 9:12am — 11 Comments

Are there any rescus Doodles available in Northern California?

Edie, the West Coast Coordinator for the American Maltese Asociation Rescue. has indicated to Judy, my wife, that she is interested in learning about the avilability of a rescue Doodle in Northern California. We have been sending her pictures of our Goldendoodle, Holly. interacting with Sweetie's puppies. Sweetie is the Rescue Maltese we have been fostering for the American Maltese Rescue. Edie is very impressed with Holly's personality and the way she gets along with the four Maltese, plus two… Continue

Added by Richard Crowe on September 3, 2009 at 8:52am — 4 Comments