Hello from Ashley, Sadie and Coal

[Ashley, Sadie and Coal]

Hello doodle friends. My name is Ashley.  We have three children, two boys; one 14, one almost 17, and a little girl who is 8.

Our doodles are Sadie and Coal, who are litter mates. I know... We didn't get the memo, and it is too late now!  And I might have a little OCD, so this is going to be FUN!  My husband tells me each day to stop reading about puppy care and training, and to remember that they are not humans... Blasphemy, I say!

Sadie and Coal are black, F1 Standard Goldendoodles, mom a black/silver poodle and dad a golden retriever.  We expect them to be between 55 and 65 pounds when fully grown.  This might be a low estimate. ;)

They are 11 weeks old. I'm guessing Coal weighs around 12 pounds and Sadie is probably about 11 pounds. They had almost doubled their weight the last time we visited the vet.  We have had them for a while... Longer than we should have according to what I've read!

Things are going well, though we are working ourselves silly keeping them separate in an effort to avoid litter mate syndrome. They seem to be adjusting easily to being taken out of the house and in the car separately. They are always happy to see us, but even happier when reunited with each other.  We have enrolled in puppy classes, which start shortly after they have their last round of shots.  We also have them signed up for puppy daycare, on separate days.  

Both puppies have learned come, sit and down, though I wouldn't want to test them amid major distractions.  We are working on stay and release at present.  Loose leash is a bit of a challenge... we have experienced a few successful moments, but we have a long way to go.  My new motto is, "I have a pocket full of kibble, and I'm not afraid to use it!"

I am very thankful to have this site to help us through the stages of raising our precious pups.  I thoroughly enjoy looking at all of the photos of your amazing doodles.

Sadie 

Coal 

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Hi Ashley ~  I can only imagine what fun your two have playing with each other.  Each of them is as cute as can be!  It sounds like you are really making an effort to make sure all goes well.  Hang in there, it only get better!  When you get a chance be sure to check out the groups section on the main page and join as many as you like.  Welcome to Doodle Kisses!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Welcome to DK and enjoy your adorable pups.

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

Double Doodle Cuties! Welcome to DK!

[Wendy and Myla]

They are absolutely adorable!  Have fun and welcome to DK - you will learn so much here!

[Lynda Kamrath]

Welcome to DoodleKisses - the best website around for doodle lovers everywhere.   Your pups are darling and it will be fun watching them grow up here at DK.  It sure is hard photographing a black dog, isn't it?

[Ashley, Sadie and Coal]

It sure is! It is rare that we can even see their eyes. None of the photos do them justice. Hopefully, summer will give us some opportunities for a few good photos. 

Thanks for the welcome.  I'm looking forward to lots of advice and tips from fellow doodlers.            

[Sally S Miles]

Welcome Ashley, your pups are just beautiful.   I know you have your hands full, but sounds like you are on top of it.  I look forward to reading more posts from you. 

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Yes they are adorable and yes you do have your hands full but you are in the right place: )  DK is the best for everything Doodle! welcome.

[Miss Ellie]

Hi Ashley...Oh my goodness...Sadie & Coal are absolutely gorgeous...Welcome to DK...we are so glad you joined us!

[Ashley, Sadie and Coal]

Thanks so much!  Miss Ellie is such a precious pup.  Love her fabulous fashion sense!

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

What beauties!  Sounds like you are a terrific doodle family well on your way to having two wonderful and well behaved doods!  Have fun !

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Welcome!  Sadie and Coal are gorgeous.  I love their rich black coats.  It certainly sounds like you are doing all the 'right' stuff to have them grow up to be awesome dogs.