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Riley's First Puppy Grooming

I was so scared to take Riley to get him groomed,but I had to. The poor baby had no eyes. At least none that I had seen in weeks. So I got up my nerve to call some groomers today, and I was lucky enough to find one that said that she did LOTS of doodles and would not make him look like a poodle. So off he went.

I dropped him off and went to the grocery store and then came back to get him. He looked so grown up....AHHH, they get big so fast :( Anyways I couldn't be happier with what… Continue

Added by Yvonne, Riley, Murphy and Luca on March 13, 2009 at 2:33pm — 4 Comments

Friday the 13th

Today it's really Friday the 13th for me. I came back from work and went with Benny to my friend who owns the Bordeauxdog Zoey who is Benny's biggest buddy. We went together on a walk around the lake and both dogs were off leash. In the distance we saw already 2 people standing around with a great dane and an american bullterrier both off leash as well. We slowly approached and the great dane came over to greet our dogs. The american bullterrier was laying next to the owner (at least I assume… Continue

Added by Zoe, Benny and Tyler on March 13, 2009 at 1:32pm — 4 Comments

My hearty is thumping ....bring it on Jesse!

Sí, se puede Jesse!!!!!

1:00 today Jess will get his "clean-out" -- this has been routine, a trip to OR every other day along with the nine million other trips for various reasons. The nurse just told me they may take out the rotary pump -- I ask "to replace with WHAT???" She said the doctor wants to check to see if his own heart is coming back enough --- two days ago he was very grim and said no way --- the fact that they are looking to do this again must mean they are able to see some… Continue

Added by The Kleins, Tempe, AZ on March 13, 2009 at 9:59am — 13 Comments

Join "Water Loving Doodles"

I have just created a new group for doodles who love the water! Come join and share your photos and stories.

Added by MBKANE on March 12, 2009 at 2:23pm — 2 Comments

Victorville Rally Competition with Buddy

California was fun last weekend :) Nancy and her family came out on Sunday to watch all the dogs and stayed long enough to see Buddy and I compete. Wish you would have been there Saturday, we did so much better :o

Nancy sent me the pictures that are attached!

Saturday was so great, we ended up with a 96 score and first place with a big blue rosette to add to our collection of mounting ribbons. There was a lady with a beautiful gray standard poodle that came in second and she… Continue

Added by GBK on March 12, 2009 at 11:21am — 9 Comments

Licking Hind End update

Sam ended up on antibiotics and after 2 days I think the licking has stopped. I think he is my high maintanance puppy, but I luv him.

Added by Jeri on March 12, 2009 at 7:10am — 3 Comments

Back in surgery tonight

Today was awful. I can barely bring myself to type this. Jess could not be closed today and his heart is not showing enough improvement to give life. The doctor painted a very grim picture with his chance for infection and the high risk he is at. He repeated that it is "up to you." -- What a frightening statement. He also suggested that he may not "be there" but the nurse and I disagree, as he has responded when the sedation is slightly lifted. The second doctor concurred. He could be a… Continue

Added by The Kleins, Tempe, AZ on March 11, 2009 at 8:48pm — 19 Comments

Just a dog

From time to time people tell me, “Lighten up, it’s just a dog”, or “That’s a lot of money for just a dog”.

They don’t understand the distance traveled, time spent, or costs involved or “Just a dog”.

Some of my proudest moments have come about with “Just a dog”. Many hours have passed with my only company being “Just a dog” and not once have I felt slighted. Some of my saddest moments were brought about by “Just a dog”. In those days of darkness, the gentle touch of “Just… Continue

Added by Sandie & Matilda on March 11, 2009 at 12:30pm — 3 Comments

Ozzy is having surgery tomorrow and I am worried

Ozzy is having both dew claws removed tomorrow and I can't help but worry about him....first the cone that they will put on his head will knock everything over at home...I keep thinking Zoey will try and help him get to the bandages. He is a big goofy happy dog and I just feel bad..I am sure he will recover faster than I will over this. Plus he is getting his first hair cut today and may look silly on top of all of it too. Why do we worry about our pets like they are children. I forgot they are… Continue

Added by Marianne *OZZY & ZOEY on March 11, 2009 at 11:15am — 10 Comments

Hi every one

this is Marley I wanted to thank every Dog/puppy and there pets that have put me in there prayers I am home now and doing much better I have to take 2 pills 2 times a day and they tast yuky but mom said i have to take them and i have to eat yuky food for the next 2 weeks

but i do feel so much better i even have the energy to play with my ball and Ducky my Doc said i should not eat anything that is not real food no matter how fun it was at the time so i will do my best on that one and she… Continue

Added by George & MeLinda on March 11, 2009 at 10:32am — 6 Comments

Bully Stick Obsession

On Saturday night my husband and I went out for a nice dinner and decided to watch a movie once home. We decided to give Whopper her first bully stick ever. It took her a second to decide if she liked it and then for the next several hours she didn't move or make a sound. We got through the entire movie without her wanting any attention. She carried it into our bedroom that night, slept with it, and in the morning let us sleep in because she still had work to do. On Sunday night, my husband… Continue

Added by Lindsey, Lee, Whopper and Simba on March 11, 2009 at 7:49am — 6 Comments

Tuesday Doodle Daddy Report- Back in OR Tomorrow

We are on day sixteen -- how did I get here?

Jess looked great today, albeit, sedated and attached to lots of medical equipment. Temp is going down and he lost and additional three liters of fluid -- medically induced, but his kidney function continues to be strong. Coloring is getting better and you can see he is less swollen. He knows when I am there. I came with a friend he had not seen in a long time and when I mentioned her name his eyebrows went up!!! So cute! I just called and had… Continue

Added by The Kleins, Tempe, AZ on March 10, 2009 at 8:36pm — 9 Comments

Interesting article on training and learning!

I saw a link to this article on a training forum and found it to be very interesting and wanted to share with everybody here:

smartdogs.wordpress.com/2009/03/09/great-expectations/

For me, this gives a little insight into why training methods that use both reward and punishment seem to be very effective (in my opinion). Dogs learn when they get things wrong, but if nothing much (that… Continue

Added by Adina P on March 10, 2009 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

Obedience School- competitions- AKC ??????

Today Fergie and I had our second basic obedience class. I've done good with her at home on my own but we want to take the Canine Good Citizen test in mid-May so I wanted to make sure I knew what I was doing and that she could behave in a room full of strange dogs. She's doing wonderfully. The instructor said she'll breeze right through that test. I like this obedience thing - I may go on with a lot more of it. What I need to know and I'll ask next week but when they have the obedience… Continue

Added by fergie11 on March 10, 2009 at 10:37am — 4 Comments

Monday Doodle Daddy Update

Wow -- I actually gave myself permission to NOT go to Mayo today. After last nights ordeal Jess was going to be left under heavier sedation today to allow the fluids to leave his body and the heart heal. Tomorrow will be much of the same.

I began the day walking Phoebe and her older brother Hobbes. We walked to visit Phoebe's little Schnauzer-poo pal who is 1/3rd her size. I wish we had close Doodle pals for her. Gosh is she so social!

I was able to get lots of accounts squared… Continue

Added by The Kleins, Tempe, AZ on March 9, 2009 at 9:38pm — 9 Comments

An Update On Jackdoodle (& A Hug For My Vet)

So many of you have kindly asked about Jackdoodle and how his treatment is going, I thought I would give you all an update. The support of our friends here on Doodle Kisses has made all of this so much easier for us!

It has been 7 weeks now since Jack started his immunotherapy shots. We will not know how much they are helping him for months, maybe even more than a year. I am hopeful that by the time his really intolerable season starts (August through October), the antigens will have… Continue

Added by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on March 9, 2009 at 7:00pm — 9 Comments

Willson didnt pass the down stay at puppy class

I Have been working very hard with Willson so any advice would be much appreciated, He does well with almost everything expect the down stay He is very treated Orientated for the down (which is my fault) He was that way for the sit but now isn't So can you guys help me out How can I make him go down without treats He is 9 months old

Added by Sue & Willy Babe on March 9, 2009 at 6:59pm — 2 Comments

Urgent Human Health Info - Please pass this along to every Woman AND Man you know!!!

I consider myself a well informed woman on health issues. This is something I NEVER heard of.

I received an email from a friend and actually watched it since it said "URGENT" - I usually just deleted this kind of emails. I was so shocked at what I read that I did some research and made my employees use tis info as a mandatory inservice today. I have enclosed this info below. Please pass this on to every person you know - if they tell 10 people and they tell 10 people,… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on March 9, 2009 at 5:10pm — 3 Comments

Marley is very sick

please pray for my marley he is very sick got sick friday night feaver 102 has not eaten but does drink water took him in to the Vet he is now on IVs and doing test and xrays doc said blood came back a very LOW pos for parvo she started meds but said she has never seen a low positive in a dog it is you eather got it or you dont but she is starting treatment anyway all he does is lay there looking at me that he does not feel good

no other anamils in the house are sick thats a good… Continue

Added by George & MeLinda on March 9, 2009 at 12:37pm — 21 Comments

So Smart! Herbie taught himself to play fetch alone

The past two weeks have been crazy for me with midterms and papers piling up. So, unfortunately not as much time as usual to play with Herbie. I feel bad, but it doesn't seem to bother him a bit, as he has now learned how to play fetch all by himself. The last couple days he has been standing on the couch, and then drops his tennis ball from the top of the couch, and then runs to get it! It's absolutely adorable and hilarious to watch. I knew doodles were smart, but wow! Resourceful too...

Added by Katie on March 9, 2009 at 11:33am — 1 Comment