"Kittendoodle, ROFL! Too funny!
Yep, that's what's happening - and one of many reasons I've taken to keeping my guys short. I have to watch 'em like a hawk when I'm grooming or they'll swoop down and vacuum up the hair…"
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Lachlan had emergency surgery - UPDATE
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bonnie and Kona May 14, 2012. 35 Replies 0 Favorites
Poor Boo wasn't feeling well yesterday afternoon so I loaded him up and off to the emergency hospital we went. (I wish I could say I'd gotten around to sorting out insurance for these guys, and…Continue
How a Dog's Brain Works
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jennifer,Chloe & Myla Mar 8, 2012. 16 Replies 4 Favorites
Ayuh, I think that's pretty…Continue
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Jen, Lachlan, and Declan replied to Jennifer Szulinski's discussion Puppy Furballs! in the group Puppy MadnessJen, Lachlan, and Declan replied to Darcy & Millie's discussion When do you feed your puppy? in the group Puppy Madness"I still feed my guys 3x a day. They're both prone to sour stomachs if they're empty, so they get the bulk of their food at breakfast and supper with a light lunch and some green beans mid-day and a small snack (usually a piece of…"
Jen, Lachlan, and Declan replied to Lori Dowell's discussion Summer Cuts for my Doodle in the group Doodle Grooming"Mine go naked pretty much year 'round. Lachlan has a gorgeous coat but it's so dense it's hard to get him dry to the skin, and they're very much boys - Mud puddle! Woo-hoo! Besides, they're house dogs and don't spend a…"
Jen, Lachlan, and Declan replied to Kimberly Cook's discussion Rude Puppy Moment... in the group Puppy Madness"Laughing and nodding here - both of my guys act up when I'm on the phone, as bad as toddlers! The tech support dude from Charter 'bout died laughing one evening when I said "Pardon me for a moment" and then turned to the boys and…"
Jen, Lachlan, and Declan replied to Rita and Fazzy's discussion Chasing and trying to grab the cat in the group Puppy Madness"Ahhh, teenagers. "Testing" is exactly the right word, isn't it? Don't you wish sometimes that the cat would just haul off and clobber him? I know I do - my old cat would have dribbled doodle heads like furry basketballs until…"
Jen, Lachlan, and Declan replied to Rita and Fazzy's discussion Chasing and trying to grab the cat in the group Puppy Madness"It's a tough one, Rita. You have my sympathy. Pixel, my cat, thinks that he's a dog and loves playing with the boyz - and Lachlan has always been super gentle with him - but it's taken a long time to get Declan to that point and at a…"
Jen, Lachlan, and Declan replied to Jayme K's discussion Eating rocks, need advice! in the group Puppy Madness"Eating rocks is double-plus ungood! I wish I had a good answer for you on how to stop it - I've seriously considered the shock collar myself if my little rock-eaters don't grow out of it soon. I stay on top of my guys constantly - if…"
Jen, Lachlan, and Declan commented on Karen & Jackdoodle's group The Food Group"That's wonderful, Allyson! Yay!"
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- About Me:
- I'm one of those people who, when faced with an "About Me", goes completely blank!
Lessee ... I'm in my second career, a software engineer, after 17 years as a dog groomer/trainer. I developed RSI in both shoulders from so many years grooming and woke up one morning to realize that I couldn't groom for a living any longer but had no other real marketable job skills other than "y'want fries with that?"
I looked around at my options and trotted off to college to discover my inner nerd. My dog at the time was a wonderful Border Collie, and when I lost him a few years ago it was the first time in my life I was dog-less but I had things I needed to do before I could feel ready to bring another dog into my life ...like buy a house, have the yard fenced properly, stuff like that. Until now all of my dogs have been adult rescues and I really wanted a puppy this time and I wanted to be properly prepared for it.
Poor wee Lachlan is my very first puppy and we're both still a bit bemused, looking at each other with a mutual "right, now what do I do with this?!" expression, but I'm having an absolute blast with him despite averaging one "what was I thinking?" moment a day.
Declan joined us nearly a year later. He's genetically Lachlan's full brother (same parents, 9 months apart).
- What Type of Doodle(s) do you have? What are their names? Tell us about your doodle(s) or any other pets you have!
- Lachlan and Declan are Goldendoodles but more Golden than Poodle. Their dad is also a Goldendoodle, F1, but mom is a Golden Retriever. Lach was born on December 6, 2010 and Dec on September 26 2011.
Pixel, the resident feline, came to me just before Christmas 2010 on the same day that I lost my old cat of 16 years. He was 7 months and had been at the local shelter since he was 2 weeks old. We joke that he's really a Border Collie with extra spiky bits because he definitely behaves more like a dog than a cat, even playing fetch and tug.
- Where did you get your doodle(s)?
- Breeder, Rehome
- Why did you choose a doodle rather than another breed or mix?
- I was originally looking specifically for a Golden Retriever or a Standard Poodle, having narrowed my breed search down to those two specifically for their temperaments. I hadn't even considered a Goldendoodle until a friend pointed me at a breeder's website, so I started researching and very much liked what I found. Most important to me was getting a healthy puppy and this breeder was doing pretty well in the health-testing department.
- What are Your Favorite Things to Do With Your Doodles?
- Right now I think the answer is laugh, although they both seem to think it's "remove random stuff from doodle mouths." I love just spending time with them, watching them grow and develop and learn.
- Does your doodle(s) shed?
- A little bit but nothing major
- Who grooms your doodle(s)?
- I do. I was a professional groomer for 17 years. Poor fellas didn't have a chance.
- Favorite Doodle Products?
- Bully sticks, elk antlers, stuffed leg bones, anything they'll chew on that isn't drywall or furniture.
- Relationship Status:
- Single
- Do you have a website of your own? If so, share it here:
- http://www.youtube.com/user/sparrowfeather
- Would you be willing to Dog Sit on occasion for other DoodleKisses members? (You are NOT committing to anything by saying yes - you are just saying you might be willing to do this if you were acquainted with the other member and the circumstances were right.)
- Yes
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Happy Birthday, Declan!
Posted on September 14, 2012 at 12:58pm 20 Comments 5 Favorites
(Warning: Severe sappiness ahead!)
Happy Birthday, my sweet, evil, Monkey-Boy Kangaroo-B^tt Decky-Ducky-Doggie.
I remember like it was yesterday bringing you home, a ragged bundle of fear covered with every possible bodily effluent all tangled up in dirt and burrs, dropping you in the tub and soaping you up while you peered up at me with those big expressive eyes asking, "Is it okay? Is it okay?" Toweling you off and seeing your beautiful red curls for the first time while…
Just a Short Update (pun intended)
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 1:17pm 18 Comments 2 Favorites
This was grooming weekend for the boys. Declan got a bath and blow-dry and his important bits trimmed (or shaved, as appropriate), his ears flushed and his nails trimmed. Dec loooooves being groomed. When it's Lach's turn I have to peel Dec off the table because he wants a turn NOW! If I'm just doing ears and feet they both get on the table together. Just as well I have a big, sturdy table.
Lachlan ... poof, he's a Saluki? *grin* Lach's coat is so bloody thick it's almost impossible…
Continue One of these things ...
Posted on February 3, 2012 at 2:26pm 30 Comments 0 Favorites
... is not like the others!
No, I didn't get another puppy, I swear!
So here's the story - I have a neighbor, lovely woman, who has a husband and an indeterminate number of children (I think there are three boys, but wouldn't swear to it). This neighbor is a fairly recent immigrant from…
Continue If Big Brother Can Do It ...
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 6:05pm 19 Comments 5 Favorites
Declan, as many of you know, hasn't been with me for very long. He's four months old and has had absolutely no socialization. He's afraid of everything new and different because he has no frame of reference for anything at all, so my job is to help him learn and grow and experience life so that he can meet new experiences with interest and curiosity instead of fear. His saving grace is that he's an extremely good-natured and naturally social little fella, so if I do my job he'll be…
ContinueComment Wall (38 comments)
- At 1:28pm on January 4, 2013,
Janie, Jackson and Jilly said… I was just putting away the Christmas cards and wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed your card, both the photos and the verse inside!
- At 6:08pm on December 18, 2012,
Laurie, Fudge & Vern said… Jen, Thanks for the fun Holiday card. Loved all of your pictures. Have a great Holiday!!
- At 5:58pm on December 18, 2012,
Nancy, Ned, and Clancy said… Got your card today. It is lovely!
- At 9:17am on August 12, 2012,
Doris, Knox & Flash said… Happy Birthday, Jen! I hope you have a great day!!
- At 5:22pm on August 11, 2012,
Donna K & Quincy said… 
- At 9:56am on August 11, 2012,
Kemp Rader said… We just want to wish you a very Happy Birthday!
Kemp, Ripley, Shiloh, Oliver & Truman
- At 5:58am on August 11, 2012, Laurie, Fudge & Vern said…
- At 5:57am on August 11, 2012, Laurie, Fudge & Vern said…
Jen, Where have you been lately? I just saw your name in the birthdays for tomorrow and haven't seen you around much. Hope all is well with you and the "boys".
- At 12:18pm on August 4, 2012,
Joanne ~ Spud* said… Hello!
That's all. Just stopped in to say hello. Knew I had not seen you around much when I saw your name so I thought I drop by.
Hope the pups and kitty are good and you too
- At 4:49pm on February 15, 2012, Joanne ~ Spud* said…
How is your neighbor and the puppy doing?
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