MY GOOD BOY

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Jackdoodle's been a little neglected lately. It's been raining a lot, so our walks are shorter, and many days we can't play ball in the yard. I've been spending a lot of time on the phone and computer, too; lots of rescue doodles in need of homes, and well, Jackdoodle has a home. So he doesn't get much attention some days. But he never acts out, or gets destructive. He just waits until I have a little time to play with him. He's such a good boy.

Sometimes when he does get attention, it's not so much fun. His paws are still pretty inflamed from his late summer ragweed reaction, and every other day I have to apply an antibiotic/steroid lotion to them. He really hates that. But he bears it. Jackdoodle bears what he has to. He's such a good boy.

Every week we go to the vet's office for his antigen shot. His tech comes to get him and he goes with her willingly. On the way, they pass the scale, and Jack steps on and sits down. He doesn't have to be weighed every week, but he thinks that's what he's supposed to do, so he does. Everybody laughs. His tech says that once they get in back, she tells him to sit & stay while she gets his shot ready, and he does. She says she “brags on him” to the other techs, because he's such a good boy.

Every week, we also go to the groomer's for a bath. Jack has to be there a long time, because when he's flaring, he has to air dry. He doesn't like it when I turn to leave, but they say he's always well-behaved after I do. The other day, the groomer wanted me to come back and see a dog who was there being groomed. He was adopted and the owners aren't sure what mix he is; she thought he might be a doodle.

As we walked into the grooming area, we passed an empty grooming table, and Jack jumped right up onto it and sat down! He thought that was what he was supposed to do, even though he doesn't like being groomed. Everyone laughed. The groomer said “I wish all the dogs were as easy and cooperative as Jackdoodle, he's such a good dog.”

Tonight, he's lying here chewing on a brand new marrow bone, and I'm thinking how lucky I am to have him. He just accepts whatever comes his way and tries his best to do what he thinks is expected of him. Really, he deserves so much more than I can give him. The least I can do is pay him a little tribute here from time to time and hope he knows how much I love him. And that he really is such a good boy.

[Kyoko]

Jackdoodle would probably say the similar things about you..... Thank you for sharting the beautiful relationships...

[Carol and Banjo]

So sweet of you Karen to share with all of us how lucky you are. Jackdoodle is very lucky indeed to have such a wonderful Mom! Hugs to awesome Jack from Carol and Banjo.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Could you please please please send Jack for a visit? Ned and Clancy really need some guidance from a dood who is older and wiser.

[Suzann, Rosey & Bandit]

Jackdoodle your are the BEST BOY! You make your mom so proud and the rest of us doods a little jealous for makin' us look "not so good" but we strive to achieve all of your greatness!! And give your mom extra DK's for being so good to you and the rest of the doods!! xoxo - R&B

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

I think that Being a Good Boy is JackDoodle's way of supporting the DRC as well ...... he knows his Mommy is helping other Doodles in need!

[Christine & Shelby]

Jackdoodle... you are such a good boy! I hope your paw feels better soon!

[Penny, Comiskey & Beemer]

Alone we are many....together we are one....you and Jackdoodle complete each other....you bring joy, knowledge and always humor to all of us....blessings...and thank you....

[cheryl & oliver]

Karen Ira & I think that Oliver is a kind human soul that has come back as a doodle to be here with us. I think that Jack is one of those too....They show us that life is not always what we expect, but we need to accept it and make the best of it. Oliver is the same way at the vet, he knows the routine and get weighed without being told to also. At the groomer he just jumps on the table waiting to get groomed. I think that your Jack is one of the lucky doodles, he knows u love him and I am sure he appreciates it, and understands that you are helping other doodles, and doodle owners here on doodlekisses...Hugs to Jack and you...

[Camilla and Darwin]

What a sweet boy! He's got one heck of a nose too...

[Clifford, Cloud, Jake..and Kim]

Jackdoodle is the Best! He knows how much you love and adore him even when you're busy. He also knows you are helping other people have doodles too and he thinks that is way cool!