Christine & Shelby's Blog (31)

I can hardly believe it, but my dear Shelby is 4 years old today!   My... how my life has changed since she has become a part of it.  She has taught me so many things and brought a smile to my face every day.  She is such a sweet girl and such a loving furry companion.   Here's to the birthday girl Shelby and all the other doodles out there who add such joy and happiness to our lives!   (This photo was taken during an early morning game of indoor fetch - it was raining... so no walk this…

Earlier this week, I was thrilled to log on and see that I had finally done it.... I reached my Hopeless Doodle Addict status! While this badge is now displayed on my DK page, I've know I was an Hopeless Doodle Addict long ago.  I've become such a doodle lover and am constantly talking about my Shelby!  My friends (non DK members) think I am goofy, but they did offer me congratulations on this new milestone in my doodle loving life.   I am honored to be in the company of other amazing HDAs…

Hi Doods,

Shelby here!  I know it has been far too long since I blogged, but I just had to log on today and blog because today is a very special day.... it's my doodleversary - meaning it's been 2 years since the day my mom brought me home to OUR home!   It's been an amazing 2 years and I look forward to so many more.  When mom woke up - she remembered our special day right away and I got lots of loving!  We started today with a nice long walk at with two of my doggie friends.... and…

Hi Doods.... Shelby here!   It's been a crazy few weeks at my house since my mom had back surgery.  She still has a way to go, but is getting better every day.  However, this recovery process has really gotten in the way of my blogging - so I had to take time tonight and blog.... because - I've got a lot to share!

Yesterday... my mom (human mom) told me it was our doodleversary.  What is a doodleversary you might be asking... I wondered the same thing.  It means it was the day she…

Hi Doods.... Shelby here! It has been a crazy couple of weeks at my house and thus - I haven't been able to blog in a LONG time. On Tuesday the 9th.... my mom got up super early - I think the clock said 4:45am - she got in the shower, gave me some loving - lots of loving - and told me that she was having surgery and that I would have to be gentle and careful around her for a while. I didn't quite know what she meant she had been saying this for days now, but I listened - gave her love back…

Hi Doods!

It's Shelby here! I know it has been a long time since I blogged... there is so much to catch you up on! I have to start with the most recent event.... my Birthday - I turned 1! Yesterday was my birthday.... mom kept saying "it's almost your birthday" but I didn't really know what meant. Then yesterday - we woke up and Mom said "Happy Birthday Shelby" and gave me lots of loving!!! We went to the dog park in…

Hi Doods,

Shelby here! So.... shortly after I wrote my last blog.... mom did something she has never done. First some background - it's all about my crate!

At 5 months, mom started letting me sleep outside the crate at night!

At 6 months, mom started experimenting with daytime freedom for short amounts of time

At 7-8 months, mom started leaving me out a few hours at a time.

At 10 months, mom started crating me only half days and sometimes…

Hi Doods.... Shelby here! It has been so long since I blogged, that I finally convinced my mom to leave the laptop booted up so I could update you all on what I have been up to! This past weekend was AWESOME! On Saturday morning we went to the dog park (our normal routine) and we stayed for 3 hours. I got to play with my friends Knox, Malu, Tucker, Cosmo, Captain and Guinness! It was a great time. I got hosed down before getting in the SUV - by the way, I now can jump in the tailgate on my…

Hi Doods,

Some of you may remember my blog post about a month ago about my doodle decorating efforts in the master bathroom. If you haven't seen it.... here is the link: http://www.doodlekisses.com/profiles/blogs/shelby-doodle-exploring-a-new I had gotten such great feedback from you all including an offer from Murphy (of Guinness and Murphy) to go into business together.... that I decided…

Hi Doods! Yesterday I turned 10 months old.... mom says she can hardly believe it! I have been at home with her for 8 months now. It has been a while since I blogged and lots has happened, so I thought I would blog and update y'all (you know I live in Texas - right?) on what I have been up to!

A couple of months ago - my mom took me to the dog park! Well, now she takes me every Saturday morning - for 3 hours! My friends Malu, Knox, Captain, Guinness (Doodles) and Macy (yellow…

Hi Doods,

My mom likes to joke that I could be an exterminator because... well, I LOVE to eat bugs! Although, there is one bug that I don't like much... it has a pincher on it, so I leave those alone.

The past couple of weeks.... I've learned that I have skills in a new area, one that may be unusual for doodles, but I am not so sure. It's interior decorating. Specifically, I like to work in the Master bathroom (which is where I like to sleep each night). My mom…

Hi Doods,

I passed my AKC Star Puppy Class. The class ended a few weeks ago, but mom really wanted to recognize this achievement and registered so I would get a certificate and a medal. I loved the Star Puppy class. Mom tells me that in a few months we will do an AKC Good Citizen test. I really like going to "school" with my mom. She has taught me so much.... and I am a quick learner (if I do say so myself). Mom took pictures last night with me…

Hi Doods... Shelby here! It has been so long since I have blogged, mom's been keeping me busy, but today - I told her.... I have to blog - so much has happened since I last wrote.

My mom had to travel to a conference for work and I got to go to "the doggie hotel" as she calls it. It was the nearby boarding facility. I had been there a few times for puppy socialization classes and then for a one night stay when mom went to an out of town wedding. I stayed for four nights, I did…

Hi Doods!

Today I went to the groomer for my summer cut. My mom has been talking about this for a couple of weeks now. When we got to the groomer - I met Stacey.... she was really nice and took care of me while I was there. Stacey and my mom talked for a while... about my new hair cut.... something about my ears was all I really heard as there was a nice pug in the shop who I was saying hello to.

Mom picked me up at about 2:00pm and she kept talking to me and…

Hi Doods...

Just got back from my morning walk with my human mom and I just had to take some time to blog about my experiences yesterday - because it was an AWESOME day....

Saturday morning I learned that my mom had arranged a doodle romp for me and 3 other doodles in our back yard. We are all puppies - I was actually the oldest at 7 months, and most of us hadn't ever been to a dog park, so we romped in MY backyard. It was so much fun... my friend Malu was there…

Hi Doods... while yes, I will be blogging about Memorial Day and Freedom - it's probably not what you think!

First - Memorial Day! I have been reading about all off your stories from Memorial day, so I thought I would throw my story in too. If you follow my blog, you know I was really sick on Friday.... Saturday and Sunday - at which point Mom took me to see the doctor. After x-rays, an exam, shots and medicine - I feel like a new dood today (loving the…

Hi there. Last time I posted, I mentioned that I was feeling well and was throwing up - That was Friday, I was really tired that day too. I didn't eat or drink much on Friday. Saturday I felt a little better, drank more water than I did the day before... but still wouldn't eat. Mom even made me some chicken (which I love), but I just backed away... that was my way of telling her - I better not! This brings us to today. When I woke up - I seemed to have more energy than the last two days... I…