Toby's Blog – October 2013 Archive (8)

I decided that I would bathe Toby in between official groomings to cut down on the actual visit ( this is the worst dog), the cost ( grooming price equivalent of hi lights), and let's face it, just the smell. Toby loves roaming outside ( free spirited bohemian puppy we like to call him) and after several days of jaunting around, he smells like earth. Figured I would conquer the furry beast in the downstairs shower ( in full swim wear ) which means I have to go in with him . It's a bit easier… Continue

Toby and I went to our first puppy class on Monday night. Of course, he is the biggest puppy there. There is a beautiful black shepherd who looks to be as big but Toby has the advantage of big hair so he looks even bigger. Lots of basic stuff covered but that's ok. We have seven more weeks (ouch). Should be worth it. At one point he did slip out if my hand and ran in his bouncy prance style to a nearby havenese puppy, the size of a child's hand. Toby just wanted to say hi but could totally… Continue

Six baby teeth/fangs lost. It's raining puppy teeth here. It's incredible how they lose teeth just like human babies. Even partially toothless, he is still my handsome boy. :)

Poor Toby must firmly believe that contraption called a car is only capable of taking him to not so pleasant places like the vet and groomer . Well, today I decided to just take him to pick up his favorite boy, Tommy, from an after school club. Tommy was delighted with the surprise of his FAVORITE canine coming to get him as well. Of course Toby loved being around other kids. Both my boys were happy. Kids and dogs go so well together . Just so cute to watch.

So what I heard was right ... That you will actually find your puppy's baby teeth ( or should I say fangs) just laying around. I found one little one on the floor ( thoughts of a baby shark came to mind). Does that mean I have to put money under his pillow ?? ( gosh I remember those days and when you had no singles handy, you were giving out twenties for a bicuspid... We digress) . Ok maybe money not necessary . Just a treat and lots of kisses.

So I took Toby to the groomer for the first time. Waited until all shots done so I am at the four month mark. They tell me it will take two to three hours ( I guess equivalent of full highlights for us ladies) . Three hours later no call, so I call them . Toby still not ready. Another hour. Two hours later ( five hours now total- that's the equivalent of full spa day for us ladies), they finally call me. Groomer tells me he was a "tough one" and it took three people to hold him down ( now… Continue

Took Toby to vet on Friday. Always adventure as he does not really like car ride. We were sitting him in back seat with my son on past occasions but poor Tommy gets all eaten and licked . This time we put him on the back part if the SUV. Let's see.... He whimpered , cried , barked , tried to climb over back seat, licked the back windows , took some quick locks of my son's face in the backseat . In other words, a ten minute drive felt like two hours . And this Friday I am planning to take him to… Continue

Toby is fluffy and tends to look like a little black bear cub. Let him out this morning in the backyard (which is fenced) to do a morning romp. He came back half his size. That could only mean one thing…SPRINKLERS!! I thought my husband had shut them down but apparently not. And Toby came back half the size and super wet. And we all know how much Labradoodles love water. Truly cute... Makes me laugh ... (Of course, he probably ate the sprinkler head. Should go and check).