"KoKo loves socks. I live alone with two doodles and do a pretty good job of making sure I don't leave anything around. But when my grandkids are here they don't always remember to pick up everything. KoKo has passed all…"
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Dot, Maggie and KoKo Sep 20, 2012. 25 Replies 1 Favorite
I can't decide which group this discussion should be classified in. We adopted Elmo Joe in April of 2011 from the DRC. His estimated birth date is 1/05/07. We are an empty-nest couple who have a…Continue
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Carol Horner replied to Carol Horner's discussion Socks and stuff"Thanks everyone for your support and helpful ideas. Elmo is healing well and is acting happy again. He will see Dr. Bricker Friday for the post-op. Elmo Joe has been resting on his doggy bed and on a quilt on our older couch with…"
Carol Horner replied to Carol Horner's discussion Socks and stuff"Evidently Elmo's digestive tract is narrow and/or very long such that the normal process can't push it on out. Poor guy. He just get the connection between eating socks and the surgery because it may be 2-3 or more days before…"
Carol Horner replied to Carol Horner's discussion Socks and stuff"This idea would be simple until I can get an e-collar. Of course, I have to wait until he has his post-op appt to do teaching. He is on pain med and is to have limited activity."
Carol Horner replied to Carol Horner's discussion Socks and stuff"Sud is so handsome. Elmo doesn't carry anything around. Our Golden, Oliver, won't allow Elmo to have tennis ball. Oliver usually has two tennis balls. This has happened when we are not present in the room evidently."
Joanna, Zoe & Bender replied to Carol Horner's discussion Socks and stuff"Oh I wish he took laundry to the washer, pushed buttons, then put in the dryer and then folded them all!!! If he did that I swear I will never ever complain about him and his barking issues ever again!!!"
Joanna, Zoe & Bender replied to Carol Horner's discussion Socks and stuff"Elmo Joe looks so soft and cuddly! I am so sorry you are having this problem. I hope that Elmo gets better soon.
Ben and Zoe will run around with socks when I do the laundry but have never ate one. I do have a friend that has a…"
Joanne ~ Spud* replied to Carol Horner's discussion Socks and stuff"I think Ben and Spud are brothers from a different mother :)
Spud's teeth are severely worn and mainly it is because of things always in his mouth. Not all dogs teeth wear but Spud's are pretty extreme for a three-year old…"
Joanna, Zoe & Bender replied to Carol Horner's discussion Socks and stuff"Ben does this too! there will be a pile of clothes on the living room rug and its because ben constantly goes back to either our room or the bathroom laundry basket to bring out clothes. Sometimes he even brings the bathroom rug!…"
Joanne ~ Spud* replied to Carol Horner's discussion Socks and stuff"Thanks Nicky. I put it here just to show her a lot of our retriever like breeds always have things in the mouth.. but I am sure this is no comfort :( Poor Elmo. So sad to hear this"
Nicky, Riley & Boris replied to Carol Horner's discussion Socks and stuff"Love this picture of Spud : )"
Joanne ~ Spud* replied to Carol Horner's discussion Socks and stuff"I am so sorry. I remember Elmo! My dog, Spud constantly has socks in his mouth, although he does not eat them. As we speak there are 4 of my husband's shirts and 10 socks in the living room. All from today. As soon…"
Andrea Johnston replied to Carol Horner's discussion Socks and stuff"Well now that's a brilliant suggestion. Kind of like a mild form of aversion therapy. However, I am not sure it will work with grabbing the grandkids clothes. That might be a bit of stretch for Elmo Joe to associate with cloth. But perhaps that…"
Nancy, Ned, and Clancy replied to Carol Horner's discussion Socks and stuff"I agree with the e-collar and trainer. Just another thought is to set a mouse trap inside a sock or under an item of tempting clothing and when Elmo goes for it and it snaps shut, it might just be aversive enough to do the trick."
Jill & Woody replied to Carol Horner's discussion Socks and stuff"I agree with the e-collar..we had to do the same thing with our boy..the only thing i would also do is tie something to the end of the object (sock, etc) so that you can pull it out if he does get a hold of it, until he learns..Also, as you hit the…"
Karen & Jackdoodle replied to Carol Horner's discussion Socks and stuff"This sounds brilliant to me! I would also have a trainer work with me on this to be sure I was using the e-collar properly."
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- About Me:
- I am a retired teacher who just adopted a goldendoodle from a rescue on April 30, 2011. I am interesting in learning from all the other experienced doodle owners.
- What Type of Doodle(s) do you have? What are their names? Tell us about your doodle(s) or any other pets you have!
- Elmo is a 4 year old white/cream Goldendoodle. We also have a Golden Retrieve, Oliver, and a Sheltie. Both of them are also rescue dogs. The Sheltie, Auggie, is a therapy dog as a member of Love on A Leash and the R.E.A.D. program.
- Where did you get your doodle(s)?
- Rescue
- Why did you choose a doodle rather than another breed or mix?
- We had doggy-sit a Goldendoodle and loved his behavior, intelligence, and playfulness.
- What are Your Favorite Things to Do With Your Doodles?
- Walking, playing ball, and brushing his fur.
- Does your doodle(s) shed?
- A little bit but nothing major
- Who grooms your doodle(s)?
- a professional groomer
- Relationship Status:
- Married
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- At 2:07pm on April 18, 2012,
Ann Kendig said… What??? How did I miss your birthday?!?!? Happy Belated Birthday, Carol! So sorry Hope you had a great day! : ) How are things going? How are all of you doing?
- At 1:02pm on April 11, 2012,
Christine & Shelby said… Happy Birthday!!!! We hope you have a fantastic day full of fun and celebration with family, friends and of course.... Doodles!
Christine & Shelby
- At 6:19am on April 11, 2012,
Julie, Izzie & Max said… 
- At 3:28pm on April 10, 2012,
Kemp Rader said… We just want to wish you a very Happy Birthday!
Kemp, Ripley, Shiloh, Oliver & Truman
- At 12:22pm on December 19, 2011, Ann Kendig said…
Thank you for letting me know about the photos! I love them, especially your profile photo. ; )
- At 9:42pm on September 28, 2011, Ann Kendig said…
- It has been a tough and worrisome year for farmers, hasn't it. I hope the rain stops soon and you will end up having a bountiful harvest! Does Auggie kinda fall right back into the schedule or does it take him a few visits to get into the swing of things. Is Elmo the only one of your dogs that likes the boat? Thanks for the prayers, Carol. Sending some your way, too!!
- At 8:31am on September 28, 2011, Ann Kendig said…
Thanks for the update, Carol! Hey, Duke still has a bad recall! lol I really need to get my guys back into some kind of training. Maybe later in the winter when things calm down some.
Things are looking good with the sale of our house and the house we are buying. A couple of hurdles were crossed yesterday with the inspection of the house we are selling (no major problems) and the appraisal on the house we are buying. So, it looks like I can start to pack. Closing on the house we are buying should be around Oct. 7th.
I would love to come visit. Just have to work into our busy schedules. Sorry, don't know much about harvesting/farming but when do you get really busy? BTW, did I tell you I broke my foot? I'm so clumsy!
- At 1:16pm on September 20, 2011, Ann Kendig said…
- Elmo, big guy, we miss you!! We have been talking about you lately. Wow, you have become quite the boater, we are so jealous! We're glad you have a great family and a happy life.
- At 6:42am on May 31, 2011, Ann Kendig said…
Hi Carol,
Sheba is no longer limping on her front leg but does show a couple symptoms of hip displasia. I will be getting x-rays of her back and hips in the near future. We are planning on going on vacation and the vet said it is fine for Sheba to go. So we will be heading out west for camping and some hiking.
Duke has had these problems for so long I don't think he knows what it's like to feel "normal". He is a sweetie though and is always ready for some hugs. Molly is adjusting and we had some fun in the kiddie wading pool yesterday. We had a smaller one last year but Sheba's claws put holes in it so we got a bigger one this year. Molly loves it and climbed right in! Within minutes the water was filthy as Sheba and Molly were running through the mulch and then jumping in the pool. Duke stayed out of the pool for the most part. He loves to play in the waters of rivers & ponds but not so much in the kiddie pools.
Mike has been working in the crawlspace and it's almost ready to go. We have an open house scheduled for June 5th.
We had some good weather yesterday and spent most of the day working in the yard. We haven't had rain in 2 nights! Woo Hoo! How is the planting going??
Give Elmo a big hug from us! I wonder if Elmo likes to play in the water?? Maybe some day he can throw a pool party and invite Sheba and Duke! lol
- At 11:11am on May 24, 2011, Ann Kendig said…
Yes Carol, I did see the photos. Thank you so much for sending them. : ) Elmo looks beautiful!!! I'm sure he is turning heads everywhere he goes! What did the men at the grain mill think of him?? Karen and I were talking about Elmo and the photos you have posted on here. She really likes the picture where Elmo is kissing your grandson, to. : )
I'm so sorry I didn't respond sooner as I've been pretty busy. I took Sheba to the vet yesterday and the vet wants to check her for hip dysplasia. I plan on taking her for the x rays in a week or so. She hurt her front leg and was limping so if she is still limping in a week the vet wants to x ray the front leg at the same time. She is on an anti-inflammitory drug for her leg. Ugh, I hope she doesn't have this on top of her allergies!! Poor little girl!!
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