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New Year, new projects…

I knew our fence was getting old; we put it up the first year we moved in the house, 1995. But I didn’t realize how old until last week. I opened the door to call the pack in house just in time to see Harlow between the pickets coming back in the yard! Thank heavens Harlow didn't decide to take a great adventure. The boys were on the 'right' side of the fence with expressions as if to say 'Harlow, you are in trouble now'. The fence company came out this weekend for measure and quote; new fence… Continue

Added by Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey on January 19, 2010 at 5:45pm — 6 Comments

Houdini Dog

Houdini Dog; Riley can now open doors. Our house is an older vintage with glass door knobs. He jumps up and puts his paws around the door knob and works it back and forth until the door opens. Saw him working at it and using his paws in this holding maneuver, didn't think anything of it. When I yelled at my daughter that she didn't close the door tight, as he hits the door with his body to open it when not latched completely. My daughter said it was shut, so I went back and made sure this time… Continue

Added by Charles Rocheville on January 19, 2010 at 3:21pm — 2 Comments

In Memory...

In memory of Thule and in honor of her life, let's all make sure we hug our doods today! And remember that life is just that much sweeter with our family - human and furryfolk alike. Go home and hug-a-dood or chi, or lab, etc.....

And also remember to keep your hearts open and thinking of Clark, Adina, Cass, Rosco and Natalie. It is because of them, and especially their first doodle, Thule, that we have this wonderful network of DK friends.

Added by Allyson, Peri & Taquito on January 19, 2010 at 2:30pm — 25 Comments

First Agilty Class

Just got back from our first 30 minute agility lesson. Being I went into this basically not knowing what to expect, I sure got a shocking revelation. Seems its more on the handlers to get their moves down correctly; as Riley picked up his end relatively quickly. As I am typing this, I am also thinking about the three moves I am supposed to be proficient on for next class.

There was a miniature poodle that was training just prior to our lesson. I couldn't believe how GREAT she was,… Continue

Added by Charles Rocheville on January 18, 2010 at 2:20pm — 3 Comments

GUINNESS IS MAKING ME LOOK LIKE AN ABUSIVE MOTHER- Expecting ASPCA At My Door

Guinness has a new trick and it's totally embarrassing me. When we're out and people come over to greet him, I put him in a sit/stay before there is any petting. If he gets up and pulls or lunges I take him right away, and he never gets to greet the person. Well Saturday we took him to an Open House at a large area pet store, so there were lots of new people to meet. Each time I put him in his sit/stay he would totally do it, but he cried like a little baby the whole time. People would… Continue

Added by Jane, Guinness and Murphy on January 18, 2010 at 1:19pm — 10 Comments

January Arbor Park Romp, such fun!

We had such a great time meeting our California friends and making new ones on Saturday at the Arbor Park monthly romp :) We look forward to driving down for many more, and hopefully caravaning with a few more of our friends here in Vegas! What a surprise to see our Vegas friend and her doodle Rosie and Sophie show up as they were on vacation in the area..... That is the great networking and info power of DK!

Hope to see everyone again soon,

Gina, Buddy… Continue

Added by GBK on January 17, 2010 at 10:52am — 9 Comments

Confessions of a Hoarder

My name is Comiskey and I am a compulsive hoarder.

It all began when I got my first stuffed toy at the age of 8 weeks. It was love at first sight and once I dismembered it into little pieces I found it to be a treasure. Each little bit became a “chewy”. You know the little bits that you can chew like gum and spit out when you are done. Well I began to save them…then it was on to other de-stuffed toys….plastic water bottles (they make great noise) and it finally escalated to socks and… Continue

Added by Penny, Comiskey & Beemer on January 17, 2010 at 9:05am — 23 Comments

dog parks unpredictable!!

I have loved every minute of the new dog park experience up until today. My dogs always have a great time, but today was a challenge, to say the least. One male mini-poodle apparently spends all his time at the park mounting the other dogs...male, female, moving, standing still...doesn't matter! He was really bothering Mattie today, but she thought it was a game and just kept spinning around to play. The owner showed no notice of the behavior his dog was exhibiting. Not sure he could have done… Continue

Added by Ginny Nightingale on January 16, 2010 at 7:36pm — 3 Comments

Labradoodle up for adoption

Leila is a blk female 1 yr old neutered labradoodle. She knows sit, easy down, paw, other paw, come and housebroken. Owner has cancer and surrendered her to a shelter/no kill. She weighs approx. 70 libs, very sweet. i walked her twice. She is too big for our household. Porcinet@sbcglobal.net

Added by Sher Holmen on January 16, 2010 at 1:26pm — 5 Comments

Why are some people so stupid?

So I start walking down the trail at the dog park and I meet a nice lady and we start talking. Another lady comes by and joins in our chat. We are having a wonderful conversation when this man comes walking towards us and he has a "chuck it" in his hand and is playing with his dog. He is only a couple of feet away when he decides to chuck a frozen tennis ball (apparently over our heads) and hits the lady right in the head. Point blank shot!

Poor lady grabs her head and the idiot asks… Continue

Added by Linda,Yankee & Finn on January 16, 2010 at 12:14pm — 14 Comments

Salmonella Found in Dog Treats

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning pet owners not to feed their dogs Merrick Beef Filet Squares after routine tests detected salmonella in the treats.

Tests conducted in December first showed evidence of salmonella in the dog treats produced by Merrick Pet Care. Follow-up inspections found problems with both the manufacture and packaging of the snacks, the FDA reports. Yesterday, the agency issued a warning recommending dog owners steer clear of the Beef Filet… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on January 15, 2010 at 7:19pm — 7 Comments

CAR SAFETY- DO YOU or DO YOU NOT??

I noticed in this weeks slide show that many doodles do not appear to be harnessed / restrained in the car. I'm guilty of this too and I have a restraint that I often do not use. Wondering if anyone experienced any misfortunes by not having their doodle restrained? Maybe this would be a good eye opener.

Added by Pat & "Tucker" on January 15, 2010 at 3:36pm — 17 Comments

Met Up With Another DK Member!

While my family was in Florida in December, we met up with Ann, Mike, Sheba and Duke who were also vacationing in Florida. They are such nice people and I really enjoyed our visit. We met at a dog beach and let the dogs run around and swim a little. Now we tried to get a picture of us and our 4 doodles but of course it was a difficult task.

My granddaughter Mylissa fell in love with Duke and asks me about him all the time. Here are a couple of pics from the dog beach.…

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Added by Linda,Yankee & Finn on January 15, 2010 at 1:40pm — 27 Comments

I-Dog Dragon

Day One and hour 2 ~ with the SUPPOSEDLY indestructible I-Dog Dragon... Tag: shredded, and top spine: torn... Well.... maybe I should enter Tori in the Guinness World Book of Records for strongest teeth.... We'll see how long this actually WILL last.... My DH was right....more money "well spent"... On a positive note - she does just LOVE it....

Added by shelly on January 15, 2010 at 12:29pm — 13 Comments

He loves water!!

Ugh, came home in the afternoon to let Samson out, and he had taken his ceramic water dish and pushed it all over the kitchen! Water all over....he hasn't done that since he was 12 weeks old!!

I guess he was mad he was by himself...well, I have news for him. When the camping season starts, I will be gone more!!! He better get used to it!!!

He still is trying to get one picture that is way too high for him! I find paw prints on the wall and have to clean them off the last… Continue

Added by Ann on January 15, 2010 at 11:15am — 3 Comments

Bait and Switch!

Last night I was sitting on the Sofa. Sophie was sitting on the Love Seat. Lucy came and jumped up and put her head in my lap. I was just sitting there rubbing her head for probably 10 mins when I hear Sophie "Woof". Lucy's head popped up, but immediately settled right back down. A few mins later Sophie "Woofed" again a little louder, and hopped off the Love Seat and is looking around like what was that. Of course Lucy hopps up as well and runs to the door, and as soon as she did Sophie came… Continue

Added by Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom on January 14, 2010 at 9:18am — 14 Comments

Mats on coat

Has anyone tried fur butter to rid thier doodle of mats. Our boy has some mats and I would like to get some help in trying to eliminate them. Any suggestions?

Added by Andy, Jordan & Archie on January 14, 2010 at 6:46am — 10 Comments

Darwin has become a fluff ball!

I remember when we first got Darwin everyone was so drawn to his scruffy soft fur. Looking at his old pictures I have to laugh... He's not fluffy at all compared to what he is now. Everywhere we go people are always asking if he is an Old English sheepdog. I have to say, I don't see the resemblance... but he does have a similar... puffiness.

I think his hair grows fairly fast for a doodle. We cut him down to an inch when he was five months old because his fur was so long. At eight… Continue

Added by Camilla and Darwin on January 13, 2010 at 8:30pm — 15 Comments

Ughhh...It has appeared.

Ok, so Piper is doing SO great these days. We just can't get enough of our little furball! He is getting older...almost 5 months now. So, I have been curious (well, not THAT curious) to see if his lipstick would appear. He was neutered at 7 weeks, so I was hoping that he would remain a girly man forever. Well, no such luck. It has appeared. More like a lip-gloss wand, but here none the less. When said girly man, size was not exactly what I was meaning! Hopefully we won't be thinking of Clinique… Continue

Added by Chelsea and her doodle Piper on January 13, 2010 at 10:21am — 8 Comments

Any Lackenby's have doodles out there?

Hi - My grandmother was a Lackenby. We've been tracing our family tree and found that ALL Lackenby's around the world originate from Lackenby in the North of England. I'm new to the site and would love to know if there are other doodle mad Lackenby's out there. Would love to get in touch. Pat, Archie and 'sisters'.

Added by Pat Jennings on January 13, 2010 at 3:06am — No Comments