Sheila's Home-What an adventure!!

[DeeDee and Sheila]

Sheila and I got home late Thurs. night from Maine. She was such a trooper and what a little doll. We had a twelve hour trip home, and I got Sheila out of her carrier whenever possible. I know you won't believe this, NO ACCIDENTS on the way home (now that we're HOME I can't make that brag-oy)! Maine was gorgeous, warmer than the Midwest. Patty Barnes' operation is something else!! I'll post a couple of pics on my page. The guest quarters was awesome, really like a Maine cabin with kitchen, bath, living room. Sheila and I lived there for two days, while I viewed Patty's dogs, her trainer Sue and her darling little town of Dover-Foxcroft. Her females were in heat that week, wow breeding is quite an experience. What a smart, savvy, and nice breeder Patty is. Sheila is tiny, only 4 1/2 pounds. Didn't make a sound in her carrier, but quite a pistol when out of her crate.

Sheila is NOT totally potty trained, but she sleeps through the night, knows sit, down and stand (with treats). She knows the "potty"word and runs for the door and goes right away (at least #1) reliably. But she doesn't "tell" me yet when she needs to go, so I'll have my hands full for awhile. She gets the zoomies just like your dogs!!! Yeah, she is a true doodle.

I love her so much already. I gave a deposit for another dog from Logcabin, from Chutney, who will be born in March. This time a different color and a tad bigger. I decided after one day in the cabin I can't be Sheila's only playmate!!!!

Thanks so much for the well wishes. Sorry I just couldn't get a second yesterday to get on the net. I barely got a shower!!!!!

I'm so glad to be a real member of the doodle club. Finally, aahhhhhh, now I can enjoy with you all!!

P.S. Nec pics soon.

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Congratulations!!! Can't wait to see photos.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Welcome Sheila
From, Ned

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

There was only one flaw in your plan mentioned ...... this is your fitness program for the next 16 or so years! It has only just begun!

[DeeDee and Sheila]

Okay, camera screwed. I can't get pics to computer. And I want to answer you guys. This is killing me. So is this 4 1/2 lb. ball of fluff. I can't play all day. So far, she's eaten EVERYTING but her toys when they are BRAND NEW. Then, just like kids, she pulls the ribbons on my chairs, races off w/ socks, shoes, etc., has jumped in dishwasher at each meal (ours), has little interest in her food, cleaned out all waste baskets, toilet paper. And to think I had this place "dog" proofed. We've gone to premium pet supply about 3 times, I've broken a sweat (this is my fitness program for the next 8 wks or so, right)? I and DH have stood out in snow, snow showers and rain so far. A healthy, impish, darling doodle. I'm snapping shots so when I go to Best Buy tomorrow its going to get straightened out, I hope, probably by buying new computer!!! So I'm baptized into doodledom. Hurray!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kathy Spyker]

She's adorable!!! Can't wait to see more pics.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

What a cutie! Good luck.

[Adina P]

Welcome home Sheila! I like how quickly you got down to the unpacking business =)

[DeeDee and Sheila]

Let's see if I can get these new pics downloaded. Camera battery went caput, then used card reader, but it added all my photos from chip in #'s, not organized. I wish I were more savvy at this stuff, but I'll keep trying. Puppy finally asleep!!

[Debbie Penny]

I am so happy for you, congratulations on having your babe home, and congrats on the decision to add a second doodle in the future, I haven't looked back since doing the same, and now I could easily have 3, they are so much fun. Logic rules, and 2 are doods are perfect. : ) All the best with the training, it won't take long.

[Debbie and Thomas]

Now, your doodle life begins! So much fun! Congrats and I love her name; Sheila. How cute.