Samsons First Camping Trip

[SamsonsMom]

Well as usual you guys were so right - It was SO much fun bringing Samson along with us for the weekend to camp. Here's some pictures:

Samson wanting to go outside and play:



I just loved this picture, think he looks like a stuffed animal



Notice all the red in Samson's face:



We went down by the lake and some girls were throwing rocks into the water. Samson decided to play fetch:





Samson all wet, doing the Doodle prance:



Samson and my boyfriend - AWWW



And last but not least, not from camping trip but figured I'd share, Issac and Samson playing:



Samson had SO much fun, he thought it was cruel and unusual punishment at first to be on a leash all the time, even if it was 20 ft long. LOL. He was a favorite at the camp sites during our walks, everyone asked what kind-of dog he was, they couldn't figure it out. He was also the only dog on the camp grounds that was over 5 lbs. LOL. He LOVED the water, he TRIED fetching rocks that were being thrown in the lake, but dang it those things sink as soon as they hit the water. Didn't stop him from trying through. Tried catching moths, and he did catch one, and accidently killed it. So worn out when he got home, he just walked inside and plopped himself down in the hallway. And may I just add - Samson was so well behaved the entire trip! I was so proud. He did great on the leash, listened, and didn't eat anything he shouldn't. LOL!

[MaxandMe]

LOVE ALL THE PICS........thanks for sharing them

the boyfriend one w/sampson ....definite AWWWWWWWW
and the Prancing PIC you got that one perfect!!

OH SAMPSON emailed MAX n Peanut and said NEXT TIME if he has to stay on leash get the cloth 50ft lead leash @petsmart
Boy these doodles are smart and talented

[SamsonsMom]

Yeah Max and Peanut are right - longer wouldv'e been better, I went to Petco and 20 ft was as long as they got in cotton leashes. The Petco lady told me they sold chains that I could connect together for more length, I was like UM NO THANK YOU! And since it was our first trip, I didn't want him to get to far ahead of me - I didn't know how he'd act, etc. I'll head to Petsmart before the next trip!!

[tuffystar]

Wonderful pictures! What fun you had. I wish my dogs were that well behaved. Thanks for sharing with us!

[Raleighsmom]

See????? We all knew you'd have such a great time with him...did your boyfriend bring his dog too? I thought you had mentioned earlier that he might...I was just wondering how they got along...great pics of a happy,happy boy! Thanks for the update!

[SamsonsMom]

Originally Posted by Raleighsmom

did your boyfriend bring his dog too?

No he didn't. He decided that his dog would have more fun at his Mom's with her dogs. So they had a doggie sleepover. LOL!

[Jac]

Oh, what great pictures! I am so happy that it tuned out so well!!! Looks like Samson had a ball! He does have a beautiful prance!!
Love the boyfriend/Samson pic...too cute!
Thanks so much for sharing!

[bobbygeorge]

hi,

we are planning a camping trip earlier next year, with our westie and labradoodle. aka millie and bobby....

would you recommend the long lead, i had not thought of that, but as scotland so hillly and mountainous, prob a great idea?

are there any recommendations for kongs? heard good to keep dogs occupied and what would you recommend to fill with and what age would you use them...

your pics are devine

xxxxxxxxx

[Raleighsmom]

Morning Michelle! You can fill the kong with little pieces of kibble, or yogurt or peanut butter, or all three if you wish! Then stick it in the freezer...this should keep Bobby occupied for awhile! Also try marrow bones..they love those too!

[bobbygeorge]

are these on sale at pet shops or on line.

have never seen them before, but read about them,

thanks for your advice

off to work now, bobby having night with dad and millie

[Jac]

Hi Michelle, you can get kongs both in stores and online...

As far as advice, I'll hold off on mine...I am always giving the "caution" and forget the "fun!" hahahaha

HAVE FUN!

[SamsonsMom]

Michelle - I think a long lead is terrific. Head to Petsmart. Max & Peanut emailed Samson and told him to tell his Mommy to get a 50 ft cotton leash at Petsmart! LOL. Dingy Mommy only got a cotton 20 ft leash.

Some sort of GOOD chew toy is always a good idea! And a huge plus on a camping trip. When we were roasting marshmellows, it gave Samson something to do too.

We actually went camping AGAIN this past weekend. This time I got to bring Issac with me. (I have Issac during the week, and the last weekend of every month). Samson had a BLAST! And again was the talk of the camp grounds. Everybody wanted to know what kind-of dog he was and it never failed, the people asking either had a poodle, or a lab. One couple had me check his feet because they wanted to know if they were webbed like a lab. And hey, his feet are webbed like a labs feet. LOL. Samson is also the entertainment for the kids - Samson has perfected fetching sticks out of the lake. So at one point we had 3 different couples kids down at the lake having a blast with Samson. They all wanted me to teach him how to shake when he got out of the water on command. They thought that was the coolest thing. They could get wet without going in the water.

We have a blast camping with Samson.

[lindamarie]

YEP.........TOLD YOU!
Great pictures.....GREAT!! love the way they just shine when in the outdoors and near a lake!!
My husband is headed North on a fishing trip this week with hus buddies. He HATES the fact that Bogart won't be there!! .........Oh !and I guess me too!

Yes! People always pay close attention to these doodles.
Bogart is always first mistaken for a PWD or a Bouvier. I always think.........hmm.......a bouvier with long ears and tail?

[SamsonsMom]

Yeah we usually get "is he part Sheepdog?" LOL.

The cool thing was on THIS trip - the boyfriend started talking about Samson and explaining his breed. "Yeah, see Samson has a lab like tail - but more of a poodle face, and he likes the water, but prances in it like a poodle." LOL. It was very cute!

[Jac]

Just today, I had my black Goldendoodle at the dog park...a man said, "Portugese Water Dog?" hahahah