The girls made me do it

gowyn · 03-30-2008, 09:18 PM

Well my wife and five year old daughter managed to convince me to get a dog.

Looked around a made the mistake of "having a Look."

Needless to say, we now have a three year old female Labradoodle lying on the floor in front of me.

So far not a peep. Nervous poop in my beloved truck on the way home (way to impress me...haha.) She is red a curly haired, VERY mellow. Obviously never seen stairs.

Now she was used for breeding, she had three litters, House trained but other than that no other training as far as I can tell.

We'll see how we make out over the next couple of days. We have her crate and some food, next step is the groomer and vet to make sure everything is good.

So far she is very mellow, not too sure what games or play activities she enjoys if any,

any suggestions?

blueteal · 03-30-2008, 09:23 PM

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mine loves playing fetch and swimming...................

03-30-2008, 10:22 PM

Maya loves to play with other dogs and playing fetch with a ball or frisbee. Maya also enjoys training as she gets lots of treats!!!

PlainJane · 03-30-2008, 10:30 PM

She's probably a gerl ready for some "dad" fun -- silent rides in the truck with a few winks .... maybe some .... water near by? (oh.... do we have to tell mom)?

All a doodle looks for is a good companion that loves, protects, and takes care of basic needs. If you got a previous mom -- she's probably cream of the crop. Just give her some time and patience -- it's a new life. Careful though...... that "retriever" part of the doodle will steal your heart.

annabelles mom · 03-31-2008, 12:25 AM

Welcome Gowyn

Congratulations on your new little girl, have you named her yet? and be sure to post some pictures

I'm sure it will take her a little bit to get use to her new home and new family, just give her lotss of love, I'm sure she will settle in very nicely, sounds like you all lots of love to give her

sdrudge · 03-31-2008, 10:02 AM

Cacao loves to play Fetch, loves to chew on bones, naps. And tug of war is played at least two times a day. But mostly just love to be with you. Cacao has her moments were she will run around (we call those Doodle 500) then a nap.

Just give her some time to get to know you and yours. Labradoodles are full of love and dogie kisses. Enjoy. Welcome to the doodle family.

*Casey* · 03-31-2008, 05:20 PM

welcome! dont worry you wont regret it!
as for her being mellow-make the most of it

a good romp in a wood or beach will probably be considered fun in her point of view

**MaxandMe** · 04-03-2008, 10:48 PM

congrats Gowyn and welcome

what's your new girl's name? or you still having fun naming her?

give her a little bit of time and she love you all soooooooo much and show her humorous side as well

Cinsmom · 04-04-2008, 08:50 AM

It might take a while, but she'll come around. My Cinnamon is very mellow, too but that's ok. At 3 yrs old, she still LOVES to play fetch, frisbees or balls, it doesn't matter. Even sticks work, but those can be chewed into mulch too. And run... my goodness she loves to run! Start with a good obedience class asap. They love the attention and they love to please!

Congrat's!

L's Mom · 04-05-2008, 01:09 PM

OH Congrats!!! You will not regret it! Lucas likes to fetch, go for long walks, swim, and to train! OH!!! His favorite... other dogs!!!

ChasP505 · 04-06-2008, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gowyn

Nervous poop in my beloved truck on the way home

That's just a dog's way of giving your truck a "good luck" blessing. You can be sure she's gonna want to ride with you.

Congrats and welcome!

03-30-2008, 09:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
gowyn Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 2	The girls made me do it Well my wife and five year old daughter managed to convince me to get a dog. Looked around a made the mistake of "having a Look." Needless to say, we now have a three year old female Labradoodle lying on the floor in front of me. So far not a peep. Nervous poop in my beloved truck on the way home (way to impress me...haha.) She is red a curly haired, VERY mellow. Obviously never seen stairs. Now she was used for breeding, she had three litters, House trained but other than that no other training as far as I can tell. We'll see how we make out over the next couple of days. We have her crate and some food, next step is the groomer and vet to make sure everything is good. So far she is very mellow, not too sure what games or play activities she enjoys if any, any suggestions?

03-30-2008, 10:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
PlainJane Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 349	Look out for those redheads! She's probably a gerl ready for some "dad" fun -- silent rides in the truck with a few winks .... maybe some .... water near by? (oh.... do we have to tell mom)? All a doodle looks for is a good companion that loves, protects, and takes care of basic needs. If you got a previous mom -- she's probably cream of the crop. Just give her some time and patience -- it's a new life. Careful though...... that "retriever" part of the doodle will steal your heart.

03-31-2008, 10:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
sdrudge Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 2,196	Cacao loves to play Fetch, loves to chew on bones, naps. And tug of war is played at least two times a day. But mostly just love to be with you. Cacao has her moments were she will run around (we call those Doodle 500) then a nap. Just give her some time to get to know you and yours. Labradoodles are full of love and dogie kisses. Enjoy. Welcome to the doodle family. __________________ Samantha, Cacao and Beau (AKA:Romeo and Juliet)

03-31-2008, 05:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Casey Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Liverpool, England Posts: 70	welcome! dont worry you wont regret it! as for her being mellow-make the most of it a good romp in a wood or beach will probably be considered fun in her point of view __________________ Casey&Leo(22/10/07)

04-03-2008, 10:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
MaxandMe Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 15,103	congrats Gowyn and welcome what's your new girl's name? or you still having fun naming her? give her a little bit of time and she love you all soooooooo much and show her humorous side as well __________________ *Annmarie, Max,& Peanut* "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France uncondtional love: what a dog always does for us and humans strive to do but can we?

03-30-2008, 09:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
blueteal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,334	Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mine loves playing fetch and swimming...................

03-30-2008, 10:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	Maya loves to play with other dogs and playing fetch with a ball or frisbee. Maya also enjoys training as she gets lots of treats!!!

03-31-2008, 12:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
annabelles mom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: lkkkkkkkkkkkkk Posts: 6,837	Welcome Gowyn Congratulations on your new little girl, have you named her yet? and be sure to post some pictures I'm sure it will take her a little bit to get use to her new home and new family, just give her lotss of love, I'm sure she will settle in very nicely, sounds like you all lots of love to give her

04-04-2008, 08:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
Cinsmom Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KC area Posts: 2,499	It might take a while, but she'll come around. My Cinnamon is very mellow, too but that's ok. At 3 yrs old, she still LOVES to play fetch, frisbees or balls, it doesn't matter. Even sticks work, but those can be chewed into mulch too. And run... my goodness she loves to run! Start with a good obedience class asap. They love the attention and they love to please! Congrat's! __________________ Becky & Cinnamon http://safeharborprisondogs.com

04-05-2008, 01:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
L's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: GA Posts: 1,162	OH Congrats!!! You will not regret it! Lucas likes to fetch, go for long walks, swim, and to train! OH!!! His favorite... other dogs!!! __________________ Jenny, Sam, Lucas, & Della

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