Hello from Michigan

[Barbara Brooks]

Hey everyone! I'm new to the forum and still trying to figure it all out. :) I actually work in IT, but I've found this forum hard to get around. I'm sure I'll get used to it! 

We purchased our first Goldendoodle last February. He was 5 months old and the time and the breeder had him and a brother that she needed to find homes for because she had another litter coming. He is 1/2 Golden, 1/2 Poodle. We have totally fallen in love with him! He's pretty much spoiled rotten! His name is Bentley and he was the runt of his litter. He's such a little pleaser and listens to us pretty well. We've had 3 other dogs during our 30 years of marriage and I've been most amazed at how quickly he has picked up on words. He can grab a toy if we ask for it by name! I've never had a dog that could do that! Maybe we've just had dumb dogs, I don't know! LOL! He can also be clueless at times as well. We get such a kick out of him!

One reason I joined the forum was to talk about stomach issues. We've had a LOT with him and once he starts throwing up, it's hard to get it under control! I will look for that area on the forum to discuss that. We've also started having issues with him barking at us at night. It's been too cold to go for walks and I think he gets really bored during the day. When my husband and I sit down to relax at night, he starts to bark at us - like demanding our attention. If I say "NO!" forcefully, he'll stop, but he starts back up about 15 mins. later. So, I'm also looking for some suggestions on helping him with this behavior as well. 

I'll post a few pics below. :) So glad to find a group to learn about these sweet pups!

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[F, Calla & Luca]

Welcome to the forum. Navigating gets easier but posting sometimes is glitchy. We have a Food group and Training Group all with lots of info. for you. Bentley is adorable. You can post pictures that are embedded by clicking the second icon from the left.

[Barbara Brooks]

Thanks! I see you can post videos too! I found the food group! They'll be hearing from me! LOL! 

-BB

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

We'll be glad to help. :) 

[Barbara Brooks]

So, I found the Food Group, but I can't figure out how to post. LOL!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Go to the Food Group main page: http://www.doodlekisses.com/group/thefoodgroup

Scroll down the page to the bottom of the discussion section, and you'll see a little " + Add A Discussion" to the left. If you get to the Comments section, you've gone too far, lol. 

[Amy and Annabelle]

Welcome to DK, I live in Michigan too. I have found it very informative.

[Barbara Brooks]

Yay! Loving the weather right now? :-O

[Amy and Annabelle]

Haha, no and neither is Annabelle. I had to buy her some boots so she would go outside to do her business without crying.

[Barbara Brooks]

Ha! How is that going? We thought about getting some for Bentley. He actually loves it out there! 

[Amy and Annabelle]

Not too bad. She wasn't sure about them at first. But between her coat and the boots she stays pretty warm and is able to withstand her potty breaks. She is ok as long as the wind isn't blowing and it is around 0. But add in the winds and windchill temps pushing -15 and she outright cries and wants me to pick her up. She tries to pick up her back legs and just about flips over.

[Jessica, Loki and Moose]

Hey! Loki and I live in Michigan too in Ann Arbor? Are you guys close to us? I wanted to plan a doodle get together once the weather warms up! Barbara are you guys close to us too?

[Amy and Annabelle]

I think a doodle get together is a great idea.