I said I would never do this, but currently thinking we need another doodle. Lol

[Gracie, Jade, & Barkley]

Gracie will be turning 1 yr old in just a few days. I am thinking about getting another puppy - I think I might be stepping over the edge here as I remember Gracie's puppy days and they were horrendous! Ok, they weren't that bad, but I remember feeling like I was going to lose my mind some days. ;)
She's still puppyish and has some fine tuning work to do.
One reason we would like another is because she's so darn smart. She loves to hang out with us and is doing well keeping within her boundaries in the yard. Another reasons is that she likes to play with our other dog, but with him being a mini schnoodle at 14lbs and 8 yrs old, he really doesn't enjoy all of her antics. :D

I know we won't get a Gracie clone and I don't want one. I want one that is a little more of cuddler and gentle. Now I might not get that either. Lol I'm going to talk to the breeder and see what her thoughts are.
The other part of the equation is that I've returned to work and am working over 30 hours a week right now. Which really isn't a lot when you think about it, but it's a lot when it comes to training a new puppy. This winter it will slow down and I would have more time to spend with the puppy.

I have been reading the multiple dog board here and did some research on training a puppy while working. So there is a lot to think about.
Just wondering how crazy this idea is!

[David Sands]

In my opinion you can't go wrong crating a dog. Ours is 9 months old and all we say is "go to your house", and he lays down in crate, door open. I can't have a 64 lb dog running mad through my house nor a pupppy with razor sharp teeth and my nice things- it always ends badly. 

[The Zoey Files]

Getting Doodle # 2 on Wednesday! Gypsy (black, 9 weeks) is the biological sister of our Zoey (cream, 15 month old). Zoey is super smart, loving very social and playful. We knew we wanted to get a sister for her in the near future. And as fate would have it, discovered this beautiful black F doodle, from the final litter of Zoey's mom and dad!

[Gracie, Jade, & Barkley]

Gypsy. Love that name! My grandparents had a Dalmatian named Gypsy. I don't know if you've seen my other posts, but we did go through with getting a puppy. We are now the proud owners of Jade who is a black f1 Goldendoodle. She's a sweetie!

[The Zoey Files]

Thanks Lyndy! I am trying to catch up on posts! Congratulations on Jade - such s beautiful name! We pick up Gypsy tomorrow, she is a multigenerational labradoodle, black like Jade! Look forward to learning and sharing!