Jane, Guinness and Murphy's Blog – October 2010 Archive (3)

I'M BACK, DOODLE BUDDIES!

Hi Doodle friends, Murphy here. Yes, I'm baaack!!! My Mom has been telling me all about your "get well" thoughts and prayers these past few days when I was so sick. You all ROCK! I love you all! Yesterday afternoon I started to feel just like my "old self". Yup, you guessed it guys....my old "naughty" self. Being really sick was a "bummer", but at least I got to postpone the "tough love" that Mom had planned for me. She was feeling very sorry for me, and she was petting me and kissing me all… Continue

Added by Jane, Guinness and Murphy on October 12, 2010 at 6:02am — 34 Comments

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever...WTD!!!!

So here I am, posting a really "happy blog" about my big goofball, Murph. Apparently he has Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (or some very similar tick borne illness). The alternative was really a very bad thing, so I'm thrilled to death. The Vet said that if he started to show some signs of improvement by tonight, that was "the story". He is definitely showing some signs of 'turning the corner". He's barking at his brother and trying to take his toys, so I guess those are great signs. It has been… Continue

Added by Jane, Guinness and Murphy on October 9, 2010 at 4:35pm — 50 Comments

My Head Is About To Explode....Doodle Training Day!

I hardly know where to start. Today was our marathon training day with the two boys. It all started with Guinness's "Nose Class". My trainer gave me a "lecture" (and that's an understatement), because I continue to expect Guinness to comply with his obedience commands. She tells me I have to leave ANY expectations at the door. It's so hard...it's "hard wired" into my brain. So, he wanted to go "nuts" finding the designated scent, but he kept looking back at me for the okay. She says "He's not… Continue

Added by Jane, Guinness and Murphy on October 2, 2010 at 5:13pm — 22 Comments