November 2009 Blog Posts (95)

shredded!

I got a good laugh tonight when i got home. Today was one of the days i had to work in the city all day and Duncan was home with a 12:30 walk and a 4:30 walk from his wonderful dog walker. She always leaves me nice detailed notes about their walk and what "came out" and how he loved to chase the blowing leaves etc. etc.

Well tonight i have no idea how his walks were. The note was shredded into pieces on the floor. I just think it's so funny that he knows not to shred it after his… Continue

Added by Sally on November 23, 2009 at 5:37pm — 10 Comments

How Much Wood Could a WoodChuck Chuck if .......

You've all probably heard the little ditty, "How Much Wood Could a WoodChuck Chuck if a WoodChuck could chuck wood?" Well, looking at those cute precious little TN Babies shown below in foster care with the DRC I'm just sitting here thinking "How Many Doodles Could a Doodle Mom Have If A Doodle Mom Could Have More Doodles?" They are so adorable ...... I want the Black one and the Chocolate one .......... I've got to stop looking at Doodles for Adoption!

Added by Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom on November 23, 2009 at 12:14pm — 11 Comments

Was That Spud or Kanye West?

On Sunday we traveled to Youngstown to attended PET EXPO 2009 and visit our many Doodle friends in that part of Ohio. Prior to attending Spud was invited to participate in a fashion show--which I quietly declined. A few moments before, Beth informed me our sweet Youngstown Doodle Friends placed him in the line-up anyway :) After all he was wearing his favorite scarf he should at least show it off.

He did his little stint and we returned the audience to find a seat. While my back was… Continue

Added by Joanne ~ Spud* on November 23, 2009 at 11:30am — 14 Comments

30 days until Duncan is 1!!

I am just thinking about how much Duncan has grown. Not necessarily in size as he is a mini but in his training and behavior. I remember not even being able to get him to sit still enough for me to leash him up to go potty. Now he sits without me even having to ask.

I am looking forward to many years of joy with this doodle but the last 8 months since I brought him home have truly been amazing. A bond I never knew was possible.

I can't wait to send out the holiday card I designed this… Continue

Added by Sally on November 23, 2009 at 7:03am — 3 Comments

Thanks To All Who Responded!!!!!

Thanks you guys, who responded to my last blog!!! I feel soooooooooooo much better knowing I'm not the only one who has a doodle that is sometimes CRAZY!! And drives ME crazy! It has been better these past days. My husband really helped too! I also, the past two days, have let Samson out on my enclosed deck with some toys for an hour out of the house, where I check on him every few minutes and I can do some housework or vacuum or something without him right next to me!!

I don't have… Continue

Added by Ann on November 22, 2009 at 11:08am — 3 Comments

My Little Dood...A Laugh A Minute These Days

I really hope I'm not "overblogging", but Guinness has been going through a really funny stage, and I feel compelled to share with fellow Doodle Nuts. Twice in the past two days Houdini has escaped from his crate while we were out. It's a soft sided crate with a zipper in the front. Both times he was tightly zipped in. Somehow he figured out how to unzip from the inside. It's freakng us out because we can't understand how he does it. The zipper "handles" are on the outside. It's crazy. So,… Continue

Added by Jane, Guinness and Murphy on November 22, 2009 at 10:42am — 11 Comments

Annie went hiking!!!!

We took Annie hiking up at Red Top Mountain in Georgia. She loved it we described it as Disney world for dogs. LOL!!!!! There was lots of fallen logs that Annie loved jumping, there is a lake with beaches, and lots of leaves for Annie to play in. There was a " Leaf Storm" . Annie tried to catch all the leaves. We saw lots of dogs , and Annie loved seeing them. We took her down to the beach to see if she liked water and......... SHE LOVED IT AND

WOULDN'T GET OUT. We finally got her out and… Continue

Added by Annie Starlight Dancer Hovis on November 22, 2009 at 7:52am — 1 Comment

Holly Had A Bacterial Skin Infection

Holly began licking her front feet frequently. We shampooed her feet with our regular dog shampoo and the next day, we tried shampooing her front paws with T-Gel Shampoo which helps my scalp when it itches. That didn't help at all. When I arrived home from the health club about 2:00 PM yesterday (Saturday) she was frantically licking her feet. I gave her half of a generic Benadryl tablet and called the vet for an appointment. The vet is open until 4:00 PM on Saturday and we have a good enough… Continue

Added by Richard Crowe on November 22, 2009 at 6:54am — 9 Comments

Darwin's First "Report Card"

My husband and I had a day trip we had to take and weren't sure what to do with Darwin. I decided to enroll him in doggy daycare. We looked around at the local kennels and decided on Petsmart due to it's cleanliness and fun atmosphere. I knew Darwin would have fun playing with other pups all day, so it was a huge relief to know he was taken care of all day. When we got back he was pooped, and happy. They even gave us a little report card to show us how well Darwin did. I'm so proud. :-)… Continue

Added by Camilla and Darwin on November 21, 2009 at 9:18pm — 6 Comments

Puppy depression!

Has anyone else gotten this??? I am in a funk right now and can't get out! I've fallen and I can't get up! I don't know if anyone else feels this way sometimes, but I get sad over the independence I've lost. I sometimes think I was too fast in getting another puppy so soon after Odie died.

Maybe I should have waited a year or two.

I'm tired and I know puppy hood comes only once and this will pass.

Added by Ann on November 21, 2009 at 2:13pm — 10 Comments

Comiskey Turns Two

It is hard to believe....but our Comiskey is two today. Happy Birthday Little One!

Added by Penny, Comiskey & Beemer on November 21, 2009 at 1:38pm — 10 Comments

Walking in a parade

I was so very proud of Wilson He walked so nicely in the parade today with the other dogs from Packerland Kennel Co.
So many people new he was a golden doodle So many little kids petted him as we walked in fact, we sort of lost the float because so many kids wanted to pet Wilson.

He is a very tired doodle now sleeping on the deck I am so grateful that it was a beautiful day in WI

I just wanted to share

Added by Sue & Willy Babe on November 21, 2009 at 10:55am — 2 Comments

Clicker Training is Fun!

We have had 2 great days in a row with our little crazy. We have been training training training. Today, though, I bought a clicker. Ok, let me just say...FUN. Not only is it tre fun to click, but it produced awesome results with ADD boy! I think he actually loves it as much as I do.

When my husband came home tonight, I felt like "Crazy Dog Lady" as I like to call it...treats in pocket, clicker in hand, leash tied to my belt, and feeling over-all a bit gross from doing so much dog… Continue

Added by Chelsea and her doodle Piper on November 20, 2009 at 7:53pm — 8 Comments

A Western Pa. Thanksgiving Indoor Doodle Romp, Everyone is invited !!!!

Mickey would like to invite you to an Indoor doodle romp in Wexford, PA scheduled on, November 28, 2009 from 3-5pm. The K9 Kingdom is just 3 miles off of 79 and the PA Turnpike. The indoor park is 100' x 40' of rubberized non-abrasive flooring with a non-skid safety coating. All you will need is a hard or faxed copy of the following vaccines: rabies, DHLPP, and bordetella + a negative stool sample. They will also except your vets verbal certification. The fee is $12. $8 goes to the facility and… Continue

Added by Karen & Lucy on November 20, 2009 at 6:48pm — 4 Comments

The Life Of A Puppy

This morning, I woke up & kissed my dad's head.

I peed on the carpet, then went back to bed.

"The life of a puppy, oh my, this is great."

Then I thought about breakfast," I hope it's not late."

Mom took me outside, we walked for a while.

This never fails to make Mama smile.

I sniffed of everything, that we did pass,

I ate something weird - it gave me gas.

I'm sure God loves me, I know that is true.

He gave me so many great things to… Continue

Added by Jane, Guinness and Murphy on November 20, 2009 at 3:01pm — 5 Comments

Sophie's Friend

I forgot about this picture when looking for something for this week's slide show, but came across it this morning! Sophie is absolutely crazy about birds! She doesn't want to hurt them, she just stares at them (well unless they are in her back yard). When we walk in Petsmart she pulls me straight over to the bird cages and she just stands and stares! That is where this picture was taken! People just laugh at her because she is so focused on the birds that you could lay a steak beside her and… Continue

Added by Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom on November 20, 2009 at 5:01am — 10 Comments

New Labrdoodle Owner

Yeah, yeah. My puppy was just born. I am soooo excited. I read Patty Barnes' everyday because I know she has a couple litters ready to "hatch". I've had a deposit in for a couple of months. I checked today and Bindi (Willie Nelson is dad) just had her first little of six puppies. And I get one. . . a girl. All sold already, of course. Poor Adina, honey, I know you are still waiting. It is torture, I remember!! Any name suggestions for a mini Australian apricot or red doodle girl. Soon I will… Continue

Added by DeeDee and Sheila on November 19, 2009 at 3:26pm — 6 Comments

Guinness Had His Turkey A Little Early...

Click to play this Smilebox greeting: Happy Thanksgiving!

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Added by Jane, Guinness and Murphy on November 19, 2009 at 11:46am — 8 Comments

ARE YOU SERIOUS!

So last night was the same as any other for me and Remington... we watched TV together while Dan got ready for work. We always head off to bed right after Dan leaves... but I must admit Dan left that night a little bit early around 9:30ish when he usually leaves about 10ish... so Remington and I went off to bed. At about 4 o'clock I was awakened by Remington jumping off the bed. He does this sometimes and goes and sleeps in the bathroom where its cooler, but this time he stood down there on the… Continue

Added by Kendra K. Rhoton on November 19, 2009 at 8:32am — 15 Comments