Adrianne Matzkin's Blog (86)

Need Your Help!!

I have been working with The DRC since we fostered Mickey this past July. The work that they do saving Doodles from a life of hell is just incredible. There are many DK members that have found their Doodle with the help of The DRC.

The DRC is an all volunteer group that spends countless hours pulling Doodles from shelters, puppy mills (Mickey is just one of them), checking CraigsList, Pet Finders and other sites to cross post those… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on September 23, 2009 at 6:06pm — 9 Comments

Reminder - Sugar Free Products Can Be Deadly to Your Dog!

Sugar-Free Gum and Snacks Can be Deadly for Pets

by Kirsten Taylor - Sep 8th 2009 11:00AM - I copied this from Paw Nation on AOL.

PLEASE read this and share with your families - especially your kids

Most pet owners know that chocolate is a big no-no for dogs. But here's something to chew on: a common ingredient in sugarless gum and snacks can cause a canine catastrophe.

The culprit is a sweetener called xylitol. While you may never have… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on September 13, 2009 at 5:26pm — No Comments

Just Had To Share How 1 Doodle Learns From the Other

I was giving the girls their nightly treats and of course, they must work for it. My philosophy is that there is no free lunch.

I have been teaching Samantha to play dead by 'shooting her' and saying BANG. She did it and got her treat. Charli saw that Samantha got treat much faster since Charli was busy looking at the treats instead of 'looking' at me when asked. What did she do??? She laid down and 'played dead' too!!

I never worked on it with Charli but she just copied what Samantha… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on September 8, 2009 at 8:12pm — 8 Comments

Doggie Help to Clean Your Computer Screen

I know you don't clean your computer screen very often and it is hard to clean it from the inside so please click and consider this my present to you!
raincitystory.com/flash/screenclean.swf

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on September 2, 2009 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

Let's NOT Let Mom Take A Nap!

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on August 29, 2009 at 4:48pm — 28 Comments

Mickey Comes for a Visit

Click to play this Smilebox slideshow: 3 Doodle Weekend 8/28/09

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Added by Adrianne Matzkin on August 29, 2009 at 9:26am — 5 Comments

Gotta Love Andy Rooney!!!

In case you missed it on 60 Minutes, this is what Andy Rooney thinks

about women over 50

As I grow in age, I value women over 50 most of all. Here are just a

few reasons why:

A woman over 50 will never wake you in the middle of the night and

ask, 'What are you thinking?' She doesn't care what you think.

If a woman over 50 doesn't want to watch the game, she doesn't sit

around whining about it. She does something she wants to do, and… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on August 18, 2009 at 3:48am — 16 Comments

Samantha Did It!!

Last week Samantha passed her CGC and tonight she passed her Bright & Beautiful test!!
Always knew she was a smart Doodle but dual degrees! Now she wants to study for her
Masters! She isn't sure exactly what she wants to study yet but the world is at her paws!

Congrats to Dana & Mac - they passed both also!!
Also, our new friend (but not a Doodle), Nancy & Barnaby passed both tests also!

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on August 12, 2009 at 6:59pm — 25 Comments

Interesting Reading-10 Things Your Vet Won't Tell You

http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/107491/10-things-veterinarians-wont-tell-you.html

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on August 9, 2009 at 6:12pm — 5 Comments

Mickey, Samantha &Charli in Pittsburgh

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Added by Adrianne Matzkin on August 7, 2009 at 8:46pm — 1 Comment

Update

Mickey is settling into his new home. We, Samantha, Charli and I, spent 3 days with him at Marissa & Seamus' home in Pittsburgh. He slept with them and Samantha in their bed nights #2 and 3. He is eating out of their hands, literally, which is a major step for him. M&S start a puppy kindergarten class this Sunday so hopefully there will be local puppies for him to play with. He loves to play with Samantha and Charli.

Debbie, our trainer and DK member, spent 3 hours with them… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on August 6, 2009 at 4:30pm — 3 Comments

Thank You, Spud!!

Dear Spud,

As the oldest in the group I just wanted to thank you, your Mom, Joanne, & and your Dad, Roger, for driving so far (almost 3 hours) to have lunch out in a restaurant, bringing all 3 of us those special balls to play with, playing ball & frisbee in such a magnificent park, and to Welcome Mickey to Western PA!

All 3 of us are so tired. Charli is laying behind the front door, Mickey on the floor below me laying on M&Ss sofa!

We ate an dinner early. Mom made us… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on August 3, 2009 at 7:21pm — 4 Comments

Matzkin Doodle Update

August 3, 3009-Charli has been with us 8 days.

-Mickey is at his forever home with me, Samantha & Charli. We got here (Pittsburgh) yesterday afternoon. He seems to be very comfortable. He bonded very well with Marissa and Seamus, anyone that Samantha loves seems to rub off on him - TG!. He slept with them behind closed doors. The first night with Samantha and the 2nd night without her.

Saturday Samantha, Charli & I went to Westchester, NY to pick up my Mom and 2 nephews… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on August 3, 2009 at 4:30am — 11 Comments

Need Some Insight

Thinking of getting another doodle. Samantha - obviously - is female. How do 2 females do together or should we consider getting a male?

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on July 14, 2009 at 7:58pm — 15 Comments

Mickey's First Week

He is such a joy!! Growing both physically and emotionally. He initiates real puppy play with Samantha. He no longer uses the step and mirror as his 'home base'! The submissive peeing is just an occaisional thing. He eats like a little pig and just LOVES to sneak and eat Samantha's big girl kibble. Getting him to take medicine had me crazy until tonight - he loves cooked ground beef - hopefully that will last.

Samantha has become his big sister, teacher and lifeline. Because of her he has… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on July 13, 2009 at 6:14pm — 11 Comments

My Deepest Apologies! -Copy of and starting a discussion re: my comment on 'Dogs Do Not Live in the Past"

Dear DK Family,

I must apologize to you for allowing this discussion to have even started. I must be suffering from New Foster Mommy Syndrome (I can't say New Mommy because I am not his Mommy and cannot start thinking that way). I do not usually air my feelings that way much less in such a public forum and I apologize for any discomfort I may caused anyone.

Please accept my apologies and have a fantastic day!

Adrianne

Dear DK members,

I… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on July 8, 2009 at 12:30pm — 20 Comments

New Slideshow of Samantha & Mickey

Click to play this Smilebox slideshow: Days 3 & 4

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Added by Adrianne Matzkin on July 5, 2009 at 6:50pm — 13 Comments

Mickey Is Home

Mickey is our first foster. He is an F1b Chocolate Doodle, born February 9, 2009 (Samantha's birthday is February 9, 2008) He is so adorable, skinny (I feel every rib and vertebrae on his body), scared - all of which I can change. He has no clue that grass is good, what to do with a toy or a ball. So sad. Again, all of which I can change.

What I cannot change is what he has endured in his first 4 months of his life. Anyone that has some time, love in their hearts, and some room -… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on July 3, 2009 at 5:30am — 11 Comments

A MAJOR Thank You!

to Don at ProPets in South, NJ

for donating a huge box of leashes and harnesses for me to bring to Pike County Shelter

to PetSmart of East Hanover, NJ

for donating toys, frisbees, poop bag carriers that attach to a leash for Pike County Shelter

A big poop to PetCo of East Hanover, NJ for donating a big box of NOTHING and giving me the line 'all donations come through the Corporate offices'. not even a a lousy nylabone. See if they… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on July 1, 2009 at 2:46pm — 5 Comments

Fireworks Safety

It is only June 27th and already a town nearby had a fireworks show. Samantha wasn't too concerned until the finale. The last big boomers made her nervous. For well being of your pups, make sure that during firework shows they have on their collars with IDs on.

I personally cannot tolerate the sound that tags make. I found 2 companies online whose products I like.

This company makes collars in dozens of different fabrics and can embroider your dogs name and your phone… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on June 27, 2009 at 7:08pm — 6 Comments