Welcome, Traci & Bexter

Hi Traci!
I noticed on a post from about a year ago that you had trouble with your doodle who would start to pee as soon as she touched carpet. We're having the same problem with our F1 standard, Rhubarb, who is 12 weeks old. She is really good at holding it and signaling to go out when in the kitchen (hardwood), but as soon as she touches carpet (while on her way upstairs to sleep, or after a bath) she squats and empties. I'm just wondering how you dealt with this and if you have any suggestions :) Thanks!!

Brianna (and Rhubarb)

I'm so glad that the video inspired you to get back to running. Knee injuries can be so hard to overcome. So far mine are holding up ok. I still have some residual soreness now and again from a sprained ankle from 2 years ago. So how ironic that our two marathon times were almost identical?! I'm doing the NJ Marathon in 4 weeks and i'm hoping for 4:55. I honestly don't think i can get my time any lower but it's not about that anyway. I just love to run! Your doodles are so cute! Duncan's mom's name was Maggie too! I stayed in touch with the guardian mom for a bit but we've lost touch. I used to enjoy hearing stories of duncan when he was just a few weeks old. You'll have to let me know if you decide to run any races in your neck of the woods. I love to travel to do races far away. I did a half marathon in Little Rock AK a month ago. And I'm planning one in September in South Dakota=)

Thanks Traci for Libby's birthday wishes.  I must admit I had some help on the poem from my oldest daughter:)

Hi there! Thanks! It's really not a bad deal. I've gotten just a couple of things that I've not been able to use, but not many. Those items I pass along to friends whose dogs enjoy what my doods don't. For the most part, I've been able to try some great products and I can't remember the last time I've purchased toys or treats from the pet stores. Thanks so much for reading - take care!

Hello, so sorry I don't check in! Responding to your Country Mini Doodle Post. Our pups are related :)!!!

Hi Traci, great to hear from you again.  I can't believe Maggie had 13 puppies! Did you get any pictures of them?  How long was she away from you? It must have been hard having her gone.  How many litters will she have before she is retired from breeding and she will be home forever?  Yes two doodles IMO are much easier especially when the weather is really bad.  They play all day or sleep LOL.  Boris came from the breeder who bred Ted who I tried to rescue and what a drama that turned out to be but all ended well for him too as he is in a new family and is doing really well.  Ted wouldn't have been right for us and in retrospect a puppy was the best decision.  Nobody who doesn't have and love dogs can know what emotional roller coasters we go through with our Doodles.  I have to stop myself showing people pictures of my boys on my iPad when I'm working and have to come to DK for my Doodle appreciation fix LOL.  Anyway do keep in touch. X

Happy Birthday -- Hope all is going well in your Two Doodle Household!

Yes, I still run. I tend to run around Sheek Rd and the neighborhoods since we live around there. I'm not running the mini, but am training for one later in the summer. Feel free to follow my blog www.therhotonfamily.blogspot.com :)  Good luck Saturday!