"Trav has his sounds--I love the one he makes when he wants me to do something--get a toy off the counter for him, reminding me that he wants to go outside--it's a small throat sound, most similar to a growl, but not a growl. Love it!"
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Would your dog remember you if you were separated for five years?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Pat and Traveler May 4. 65 Replies 0 Favorites
I recently saw a movie about the Akita dog named Hachiko who waited every day outside the train station for his owner to arrive home from work. The dog continued to wait every day for over nine…Continue
Tags: memory
What probably gross discovery has your doodle rolled in?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Pat and Traveler Mar 25. 146 Replies 4 Favorites
Trav is an urban dog, so doesn't encounter many dead things that might trigger his 'roll in it' instinct. The few dead birds, rodents or fish we've found haven't appealed to him. He'll sniff the…Continue
Tags: rolling, Cod Liver Oil, Traveler
Big, big, maybe biggest...?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Christine & Camus Feb 4. 26 Replies 0 Favorites
We had a doodle romp in Portland today, and this Great Dane just might be the biggest dog I've ever seen!…Continue
Tags: Great Dane, Portland, doodle romp, big
Anybody done K9 Nose Work?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Pat and Traveler Feb 16. 64 Replies 2 Favorites
Trav and I are taking a class in K9 Nose Work. This is a for-fun class, not to be confused with drug sniffing, cadaver-finding, or other working-dog trainings. (And would you really want your dog…Continue
Tags: training, K9 Nose Work, Traveler
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Pat and Traveler commented on Laurie, Fudge & Vern's blog post Going Home Again!"So glad to hear your mom is doing well, Laurie! She's a feisty one. :)
I left Trav once for three days--and missed him SO much! I'm sure my daughter did lots of things wrong, but somehow he survived. lol"
Pat and Traveler replied to Carrie king's discussion Hello"Welcome! Look forward to hearing about your adventures in puppyland. :)"
Pat and Traveler replied to Jennifer Tramell's discussion Heat Stroke - another heads up"Scary! So glad the dogs are okay.
We have some alert people around here. My daughter and I stopped to get some BBQ to go recently, a stop that took about 15 minutes. We had two dogs in the car, the temp outside was about 70…"
Pat and Traveler replied to Heather & Brinkley's discussion Brinkley and a new baby"What wonderful news! Congratulations!! I don't have any advice, but sounds like Brinkley is a well-balanced boy and should adapt quite nicely to a new little "boss." "
Pat and Traveler commented on Debb, Lucy & Oscar's blog post Partners in Crime... and Emergency Averted!"Oh, boy! What a pair! Oscar, quit eating things other than your food!! Clever Lucy, getting the sock for her bro. Well, she probably didn't have him in mind at first, it was just the pleasure of getting the sock from the…"
Pat and Traveler replied to Bob Johnston's discussion This is what I wanted but This is what I got in the group Doodle Grooming"Lucy is just so gorgeous! But that before pic----oh, my."
Pat and Traveler replied to Jay and Lola's discussion Hi!"Hi, Jay! Is envy really a sin? lol
Sounds like Lola (and you) have a perfect place to live. Give hugs to your furry little black fish!"
Pat and Traveler replied to Judy Keith's discussion Wow, did you really just say that?"How about -- "She's a mutt-a-doodle." lol
I've heard some rather rude comments about labradoodles, so I generally say--part lab and part poodle. If the person knows about dogs, they'll…"
Pat and Traveler commented on Colleen & Abel's blog post Abel Is Four Today!!"Happy birthday, Abel! You have my 'heart' vote!"
Pat and Traveler commented on Karen and Ruston's blog post Rustons' rough week."Awwww....hang in there, Karen and Ruston! You certainly have your challenges--best of wishes with helping this lovely dog."
Pat and Traveler commented on Elizabeth and Bailey's blog post VOTE FOR BAILEY"Bailey, you have my vote!"
Pat and Traveler replied to MEA and Stella's discussion Teaching Doodles to swim?"Good boy, Quincy! Love the rubber chicken...lol"
Pat and Traveler replied to Rhonda's discussion New member with questions concerning my doodle"She is adorable! There are multi-colored doodles. Love her coloring!"
Pat and Traveler replied to Trowby's discussion Fired the groomer yesterday"I did that too--gave the groomer a Doodle calendar, and then a whole bunch of pictures of doodles, pictures of Trav, a copy of one of the doodle grooming essays, etc. I think I went overboard...lol"
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- About Me:
- I'm retired, have two grown daughters, enjoy traveling and photography and, of course, hanging out with the dawg.
- What Type of Doodle(s) do you have? What are their names? Tell us about your doodle(s) or any other pets you have!
- I have chocolate, multi-gen, Australian labradoodle, Traveler, who is two years old. Actually, he started out chocolate but is now more taupe. How goofy does THAT sound?? A taupe dog.
- Where did you get your doodle(s)?
- Breeder
- Why did you choose a doodle rather than another breed or mix?
- I did a lot of research about breeds when I decided I wanted to add a dog to my life, and doodles sounded perfect for me. Good-natured, smart, little or no shedding, and with an appealing shaggy-dog appearance.
- What are Your Favorite Things to Do With Your Doodles?
- Traveler is great on car trips, loves playing keep-away or tug-of-war or almost any run and fun game. He's very smart and mellow and is a great companion in just about any situation.
- Does your doodle(s) shed?
- Nope!
- Who grooms your doodle(s)?
- I do, but would love to find a good doodle groomer.
- Favorite Doodle Products?
- Balls, Kongs, plush toys, ropes, anything for throwing or playing keep-away.
- Relationship Status:
- Single
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Lost dog found!
Posted on May 11, 2013 at 10:09pm 18 Comments 3 Favorites
We have new neighbors a couple of houses up on the other side of the street. I noticed this morning that there was a young pit bull looking dog in their yard, trying to dig his way under the gate. He'd gotten his head and part of a shoulder out. Nobody was home at his house. I took a big piece of firewood over and stuffed it under the gate, which seemed to scare him away from that spot.
I'd been out for most of the afternoon, and had company later on. Looking out, I saw the dog…
Continue Left the gate open!
Posted on April 18, 2013 at 12:40pm 21 Comments 0 Favorites
Apparently I left a gate open yesterday when I was mowing the lawn. Trav has been outside several times since then, but maybe didn't notice that one gate was open, and I didn't either.
This afternoon we played ball in the yard for a while, and I'd been back inside for some time when I heard him 'talking.' He was using a little in-the-throat sound that usually means 'I want to go outside,' which was strange since the door was already open.
When I looked out, he was patiently…
Continue Throwing the RIGHT Chuckit ball
Posted on April 9, 2013 at 11:36am 14 Comments 1 Favorite
Trav and I go to a nearby park most mornings to play ball. I take two Chuckit balls, throw one and when Trav gallops back and drops it, I throw the other one for him. I've had some humiliating public experiences with the Chuckit launcher, which I'd really rather not discuss, and this is our more gracious, less destructive, adaptation of that game. Trav stays in motion all the time. When he starts returning at a walk or slow trot, I know he's had enough running and jumping and we…
Continue The Great Escape
Posted on December 17, 2012 at 11:58am 20 Comments 4 Favorites
I brought Traveler home on Christmas Eve day, 2009. It was serendipity–when I woke up that morning I didn’t know that by nightfall I’d be under new management--by a puppy! I’d been checking doodle websites for months, and that morning found what sounded like the perfect breeder just 15 miles from my house, and she happened to have three adorable, chocolate, eight-week-old puppies! The more I read, the more excited I got. Everything sounded perfect–the puppies were raised in her home,…
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- At 10:53am on April 3, 2013,
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- At 3:16pm on April 1, 2013,
Nicky, Riley & Boris said… Hi thanks for the nice comments. I think Trav and Riley are similar coloring but it's sometimes hard to tell in pictures depending on the light. Riley is lots of colors sort of blondie,cafe in parts. Boris is now the same size as Riley and still growing! They both weigh over 50 lbs, Boris is a big softy who adores his big brother and everyone who will give him a cuddle. Really well behaved and very calm. Riley gets him into trouble he is the one who thinks up the mischief. This morning it was another toilet roll LOL
- At 3:57am on February 4, 2013,
Debb, Lucy & Oscar said… - I was surprised to see your friend request... I thought we already were friends!
- At 9:41pm on November 11, 2012, Debb, Lucy & Oscar said…
- Hi Pat! Good to hear from you! It's been 1 very hectic time around our household with Oscar and a very excited Lucy. Both Tim and I are running ourselves ragged trying to stay on top of all the potty breaks (house training in Portland's current weather is brutal!) , feedings and making sure Lucy doesn't hurt Oscar with all her play enthusiasm. One day they'll be the perfect match for each other, but right now Lucy is OBSESSED with little Oscar, and if given the chance she would play non stop. Not the perfect scenario for a puppy who needs his rest and downtime. Eventually, all the excitement will catch up with Lucy. She's used to long hours of nap time during the day, herself, which lately she simply isn't getting. I wish I could just fast forward to, say, February! Tim would 2nd that motion! Things have been so crazy I don't have a clue when the next doodle romp is scheduled.. One more thing to put on my to-do list. Do you still remember what your 1st couple weeks were like with Traveler? I thought I had with Lucy, but boy was I mistaken!
- At 7:52am on October 29, 2012,
Nancy, Ned, and Clancy said… Travelor's picture in the calendar is absolutely awesome. I just adore it and hope someday to catch a shot of one of my guys just like it. Camilla is awesome....
- At 5:22pm on September 26, 2012,
Donna K & Quincy said… 
- At 5:07am on September 26, 2012, Jane, Guinness and Murphy gave Pat and Traveler a gift…
- At 4:27am on September 26, 2012,
Laurie, Fudge & Vern said… 
- At 3:26pm on July 26, 2012, Nicky, Riley & Boris said…
I didn't even realize we weren't friends LOL
- At 7:52pm on July 20, 2012,
Bonnie and Kona said… Yay for doodlekisses! ;o)
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