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Help is on the Way!

I finally broke down yesterday and called a private trainer to come and help us with Phoebe's newfound tween behavior. My poor oldest son is taking the brunt of her biting and jumping with the awesome growling thrown in for good measure. When I consulted the trainer, she told me that dogs growl a lot in play sometimes and that it is not to be confused with the teeth baring, snarling growl of aggression--which Phoebe is NOT doing, thank heavens. While that made me feel a lot better, we still… Continue

Added by Phoebe's Mom on August 28, 2009 at 5:49am — 12 Comments

19 weeks old, and 11 weeks in!

Are weeks getting shorter?

Hi everyone. So here we are again, Penny had her second obedience class last night. Jeri came with me this time (I think she just wanted to see if I was exaggerating about how well behaved Penny was last week...shhhh!. That's between you and me). Penny was awesome, breezed through what we had learned last week like a pro, and the other two dogs were just as spazzy as they were previously. Had an interesting lesson this week about walking your dog on the… Continue

Added by Kevin Poole, Penny & Ozzy on August 26, 2009 at 2:30pm — 11 Comments

Oliver Graduates!

Oliver had a perfect score in his AKC K9 Good Citizen test and is now certified! He is such a big goof ball I am so proud of him. All the other owners kept telling me he is much smarter than he looks!
Poor baby!

Added by Judy Ingram - Oliver & Cooper on August 26, 2009 at 8:36am — 11 Comments

First puppy class for higher education

Have to start off with, Riley was a hit at our first session. The trainer said he gets the prize for the cutest dog in attendance. Most of the participants came up to me and asked all sorts of questions: what kind of dog is he?, how old is he, and he is the cutest thing. I took it all in stride, because I all ready knew this.

I can't believe after my sister in law came over today with her golden to play, and playing hours with the grand kids this afternoon until I came home from work… Continue

Added by Charles Rocheville on August 25, 2009 at 9:47pm — 2 Comments

I love my "Shoodles" ?

In the beginning of the summer, I anticipated doing a lot of active stuff.

1) Working at Summer Camp for autistic children. Meaning that I will be in a playground, splash days with water, chasing ones who darts, dealing with huge melt down, etc....

2) Spending a lot of time with Charlie, hiking, playing in a stream, etc....

So, I figured that I will need a comfortable, durable footwear for the summer. I found "Keen" brand waterfront which perfectly fit my needs,… Continue

Added by Kyoko on August 25, 2009 at 7:00pm — 6 Comments

Rescued Doodles?

We are looking to add a doodle to our family but we think we should help someone who needs a home. We have a lovely doodle girl and she needs a friend. If anyone knows of a rescue near NY let us know. Thanks My email is CNLovin@aol.com

Added by CASSANDRA N LOVIN on August 25, 2009 at 5:50pm — 6 Comments

I am baffled!

I am baffled by Yankee's behaviour. Several months ago we met a black doodle puppy named Jackson at the dog park. Yankee played with him on several occasions and we watched him grow. He was almost as big as Yankee at 6 months. Well since I got Finn, we went less to the dog park and I haven't seen Jackson in a while.

About 2 weeks ago and again today we saw Jackson coming into the park as we were leaving. Yankee attacked him!!!! Jackson is very energetic and comes running towards us… Continue

Added by Linda,Yankee & Finn on August 25, 2009 at 1:24pm — 5 Comments

New camera!

My digital camera died a few days ago and I couldn't stand not having one. Off I went to find a new one with my son's help. He likes to check out all the reviews before I buy anything.

I'm still learning how to use it but I got one really great action shot of my doodles. Here it is!

Added by Linda,Yankee & Finn on August 24, 2009 at 7:10pm — 13 Comments

Grape Update!

Sorry everyone. Every time I think about updating Fozzy's grape incident, I am not at the computer. We got all good news. His kindey function came back all normal. Yeah! But, now we are all terrified to eat grapes since we know he likes them so much!

Added by Chris & Boys on August 24, 2009 at 1:53pm — 10 Comments

Thank You!

Just wanted to leave a note, thanking everyone for their warm welcomes. This site seems very warm and friendly-- I look forward to interacting with so many other Doodle lovers! :)

Katie (and Murphy, too!)

Added by Katie and Murphy on August 24, 2009 at 11:17am — 2 Comments

We're back --- and what a story we have to tell...................

As I posted last week we left for the Gettysburg, Pa. Bluegrass Festival last Wed. When we got there they had one of the venders parked in a smaller motorhome than ours, right behind us. He was not even 10 ' behind us and just parked there, not even in a designated site. Well, I didn't like that to begin with, but there… Continue

Added by Karen & Lucy on August 23, 2009 at 8:59pm — 20 Comments

Remington ate my CROCS!

Today has been a trying day! UHHHGGG! Remington discovered the love for shoes today and how enjoyable it can be to chew them! I went downstairs in the afternoon to find my CROCS chewed to bits! SERIOUSLY! GRRR! He has becoming a trying teenager! I am at my wits end!!!!!!!!!!! What happened to my perfect angel of a puppy??? Please tell me this is just a phase and he'll grow out of it!

Some other things he has learned to enjoy are the following...

1) grabbing toilet paper on… Continue

Added by Kendra K. Rhoton on August 23, 2009 at 6:18pm — 13 Comments

And how does he repay me?

I just gave Porter the pan filled with gelatin from a baked chicken--all for him to lick. And how does he repay me, by cleaning his face on my leather (thank God) couch. He slithered his face along the cushions and around the sides. Ew. Maybe the fat will condition the leather...

Added by Melissa & Porter on August 23, 2009 at 2:33pm — 7 Comments

Different Contest for me

Hey DK friends,

I entered photos in a contest. (not the same as everyone else). You can only vote once per computer so this is a one time request. I would really appreciate your help with votes.

Once you click on my attached link, you will see my photo album. There are 5 stars on the right of the album which you use to vote. Then if you click on each picture, you can vote with 5 stars for each picture.

Thanks to anyone who votes for me and I will continue to… Continue

Added by Linda,Yankee & Finn on August 23, 2009 at 10:52am — 17 Comments

Can I decrease his barking in a week?

Just some background info. I have a 4yr old doodle and 2 of her pups, both 15wks old, one of which I am keeping and the other has finally found his forever home and will be leaving Sept 1st. I have to get control of the barking before Henry, the 15wk old puppy, leaves my home and goes to his forever home next week. Henry is a barker, barks at people walking by the fence, barks at the neighbour walking out of his house, and last week, barked like a mad man at the little dog at the vets. It has… Continue

Added by Deb McD on August 22, 2009 at 5:00pm — 5 Comments

She did it! (or engineer needed).

Well, what to do on a rainy, hot and humid day. Play indoors with your dogs and write about it. Much better than doing paperwork or other chores. Luca loves to catch balls and he started to do this when he was about a year old, I think. He always loved to chase them. Calla, now 7 months just ran after him. She never attempted to catch a ball when I threw it to Luca. Well, today i gently lobbed balls from a short distance practically into her mouth and, by jove, she caught the ball several… Continue

Added by F, Calla & Luca on August 22, 2009 at 9:55am — 4 Comments

Visiting Grandview

Today my oldest daughter Brittany and I finally took our "road trip" to visit Grandview Labradoodles, and owner/breeder (and former classmate) Jennifer Bartlett, and all her wonderful little puppies! It was so much fun, and very educational. I have to admit that I had never met a labradoodle bfore today, other than through the internet. Her dogs, of all ages and sizes were all so beautiful and sweet! One,… Continue

Added by Nancy Sunderland on August 21, 2009 at 1:30pm — 3 Comments

Attention Former Couch Potatoes and Human Paperweights

I would love to hear how welcoming a doodle into your life has positively impacted your exercise regimen. I am walking daily and doing some light stretching, for instance, so that I can be ready to meet my soon-to-be-born doodle's exercise needs. How has having a doodle helped you? What do you do exercise-wise that you didn't do before? Let's help one another! ;)
Hugs, Kathy

Added by Kathy Wilson on August 21, 2009 at 12:01pm — 11 Comments

Have I created a MONSTER?!?!

It has been a rough week for our family. Dan's uncle passed away Sunday of a massive heart attack at age 56 leaving behind 3 beautiful children and his wife. This was so hard on our family as everyone was extremely close. Then I also found out this past week that 2 of my close friends who recently got pregnant lost their babies... so it has been very sad and hectic around our home as we have been running around trying to help our family get things in order and be with the… Continue

Added by Kendra K. Rhoton on August 21, 2009 at 10:19am — 11 Comments

Ouch! Harlow looks more like a Poodle than a Doodle!

Harlow went to the groomer today. Same groomer, third visit, but a totally different doodle came home today. Not sure what the groomer was thinking, maybe she forgot that Harlow wasn’t a poodle. From the top of Harlow’s head to the just-about pomp of her tail, she looks like a poodle. So much like one in fact, I could probably get an ILP from the AKC. I am going to have to find a good picture of a good doodle clip and keep it with me!

Added by Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey on August 20, 2009 at 8:06pm — 7 Comments