Two Days Later

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

I am just back from two nights away in London on business.  Riley is coming up to six months now so I was quite happy leaving him with my partner.  They met me at the airport and I was licked to death all the way home in the car.  I noticed that Riley smelt like he had just had a bath, so I asked the question.  I got a casual answer that Riley had rolled in silage (smelly old grass clippings) in the field yesterday and so Dad gave him a bath.  I am thinking did he rinse properly, did he groom, did he put the cotton wool in his ears to prevent them getting wet?  Of course he did none of these things and I suspect he might not have rinsed properly hence the strong shampoo smell!!  Dad plays golf on a Wednesday so I asked how long he had been gone.  The answer was five hours but "I didn't leave him in his crate, just in the house with the garden door open as it was a sunny day".  I am thinking OMG what state was the house in, is the garden dug up.  All these thoughts about what could have happened are going through my mind... but nothing, nada.  Riley was perfectly good outside his crate and there was nothing destroyed...phew.  It's late now but I have already groomed Riley and we have had a cuddle after which he took himself into his crate where he is now fast asleep with the door of the crate wide open.  I think I will leave it open during the night and if he wants he can come into the bedroom and sleep beside the bed though I have a feeling he will still be in his crate when I get up in the morning.

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

You are such a good doodle mommy! Riley sounds like he's doing great!!!

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

Typical Doodle mom....worrywart.

Well was he in his crate or in your bedroom?

[Sue, Lola, Pongo & Hubby]

Go, Riley!!! I always go into panic mode when DH grooms Lola (that's why I just take care of things myself now) Riley is adorable, what a handsome and well-behaved doodle!

[Elizabeth & *Kosci*.]

Well done Riley. Go puppies.
Must say the only thing kosci has destroyed is the cardboard in the recycling.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Riley is really growing up, and what a good boy.  All your training is paying off.  I also think it's pretty awesome that your partner took such good care of Riley....even giving him a bath.  I'm not sure my DH would attempt the bath.

[Donna K & Quincy]

What a good little dood Riley is, it's crazy how much we miss them when we're away.

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

What a sweet little boy.  Now that I think of it you really have not had too bad of a time raising little Riley.  He has been really good right from the beginning.  I know there is still a long way to go but he really has been an easy Doodle to raise IMO.  Congratulations on making it through your first separation from the little man!!

[Bonnie and Kona]

Nicky, Riley is exactly who you were hoping he would be! So happy for all of you!

 

 

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Nicky, Riley sounds like he is a great dog. I bet he was so happy to see you!!

[Rose Ann and Amante]

I am jealous!! Awesome!