Wild Pigs and other Puppy Musings

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Rooney here . . . . . . I turned 5 months old yesterday and it has been 2.5 months since my abduction from "Breeder".  "Smelly" - the lady that stole me is now my Momma - and I love her.  I realize now that Breeder has other puppies to take care of and that my Mom and Dad took me home because they really needed a doodle baby to love.  Every single day we have new adventures together.  I am deep into the process of training my Mom and Dad - they were totally clueless.  I am on it I assure you.  First off - I taught my Mom that when Dad is out of town - I can't really provide her the total Doodle Protection Plan from my crate.  To really provide the best coverage - I need to sleep on her bed.  That way when those intruders come barging through the doors - I'm right there to bark and bite (but first I have to get some teeth - they keep falling out  - WTD, I spit two out the other night, one last night and one this morning - I need dentures).  I have been taking my Mom to Advanced Puppy Obedience Class and I was the youngest puppy to ever graduate - my Mom was very proud.  That happy feeling came in handy yesterday when it was raining, and raining and raining.  I have taught my Mom that wet = BAD.  I have let her know that I do not like my bath, or my feet being wet or stepping on anything wet.  So while Mom was still feeling like I was really smart for my Obedience training - I taught her that I don't want to poop outside if I have to get wet.  I pooped on her floor.  Nuff said.  Here in FL we are having a big as in PIG  problem.  Our beautiful golf development has been invaded by wild pigs.  Some of my friends from the puppy park have actually seen them buggers out on their walks through the marsh.  HIGH ALERT!  My doodle hackles are up and I will sacrifice myself to protect my Momma from those evil hogs!!!!  If I go down in the line of doodle duty - my last words are to my puppy love - Rua! 

Me on Pig Patrol in the marsh!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Rooney, you sure look cute working pig patrol!

I hate to go outside in the rain, too. When you are as big as I am, you will be able to do what I do...just hold it! Don't go poop at all until it's dry outside. This has the added benefit of making your mom crazy worrying about you, and a worried mom is a really soft-touch for all kinds of spoiling, if you get my drift!

You're on the right track, little buddy!

Your friend,

JD

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Rooney, You are training your mom well.  We would love to help you on your pig patrol - it beats cat patrol.  Now that the wild kittens have grown up and left, there is nothin' to patrol for.  The major rains here rotted our fence and we learned to dig  under and to pop boards out to escape... much fun. And we terrorized the neighbors with our presence.  That was fun too.

Ned and Clancy

PS Rooney, I suddenly started pooping on the patio instead of the wet grass.  My mom was MAD and tried every stinky thing to make me stop.   I stopped but only when I was good and ready = Clancy

[Dori & Rua]

AWWWWW Rooney.  You are my hero to be willing to sacrifice yourself for your Momma.  When my Momma and Papa got married, my Papa told my Momma that if they were on a sinking boat, and my Grandma was with them, Momma better know how to swim because all children will try to save their Mommas first.  My Momma said "no worries...I can swim, I'll help you save your Momma"!  I don't think I am coming out to Florida...Papa said there were going to be 8 adults staying in a little 2 bedroom, 1 den townhouse and I would be in the way.  My Momma is NOT happy...the only reason she agreed to fly out for Grandma's birthday was so she could take me to visit you!  I am so sad...but, Momma hasn't had the last word yet!  Your true love, Rua

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Get 'um Rooney!!!

[Phoebe's Mom]

I think we need to start a parent training group--they do need help, don' t they?  So far i have trained my mom that the couches on the main level are mine.  I have also taught her that when I bat my precious green eyes, she pretty much has to do whatever I want.  Now if only I can get her to give more of those yummy treats during the day without doing all that work for them, I would be golden!

[Donna K & Quincy]

Rooney you are doing a great job of training your mom, but pooping in the house, dood what's with that. You go on pig patrol but you won't brave a little rain. You are still incredibly cute no matter what and I'm guessing mom will forgive you this one little lapse in judgement.

 

[Pat and Traveler]

Wow, Rooney!  You are doing SUCH a good job training your folks!  And patrolling for wild pigs--you are my hero!!!!  I can tell by your photo you'd be more than a match for any wild pig.  Scary stuff, though.  Hope they go away before you have to scare them away.