New to Doodles in Michigan

cooper&annette · 09-01-2008, 04:30 PM

I have never experienced a dog as wonderful as my doodle Cooper. I thought I was bestowed this one time gift from above. Then I found your forum and am thrilled to learn you all have received wonderful doodle gifts also. Cooper is 4 months old and is the greatest dog ever (as if you haven’t heard that before).

We live on a family farm with Larry's folks (Bob & Norma) living just down the road. Due to Bob having a couple of strokes this last year, he is mostly house bound. Bob and Norma are my day time puppy watchers. Cooper has been good for Bob, by getting him outside when Cooper needs his potty breaks ever hour or so.

Cooper’s story 8/2008

My Nephew Max (13) and I are taking Cooper to positive reinforcement puppy obedience class. We have learned a lot and Cooper loves it. Cooper learns so quickly and he will do anything if he thinks a treat or some extra loving will be given. It's amazing that Cooper can be across the yard and I say Cooper Come (1 time) and He is at my side in a matter of seconds. I should mention we took the puppy class to teach me, Cooper was already perfect.

A Day in the Life of Cooper

Cooper starts his day with a walk around the yard with me about 5:30am, I dry off his feet they he lays in bed with Larry (my husband) while I get ready for work. Cooper eats, gets me off to work, then he has his morning cuddle with Larry (while Larry has his coffee). Then the 2 of them feed the cats, sheep, and cattle and then coffee and cuddle time again. Next Cooper and Larry are off to the folks where there are pig chores to do and maybe some hang out in the garage time. Well it is about 8:30 or 9:00 now, time to go in the folks house and hang out with Larry's Dad (cooper sleeps next to Bob's chair between a couple of games of ball or tug). In the afternoon Cooper helps Norma wash, candle and pack up the chicken eggs to put in the cooler for later delivery. It sure is rough being a farm dog.

I pick up Cooper at 4:30; I hear how his day was and who came to visit him. We go home play some fetch, run around the yard. He helps with night chores (feed the cats, sheep and cattle) but most importantly is the jumping in and out of the pile of hay. During dinner he naps and then the night begins (PUPPY TIME). He is in, He's out, He is in, He's out. He is playing with his bunny or pillow. He is outside running and playing fetch. With quick rests in between of course.

Then I brush Cooper. That's when Larry sits in his recliner and tries to read the paper, Cooper is up on the foot of the recliner chewing on bunny, if Cooper is not getting enough attention he will push bunny on the floor with his nose. Larry stops reading picks up bunny. Cooper pushes bunny on the floor again and again and again (who is training whom). Now the news paper is put away and Larry is on the floor with Cooper (life is good).

Just before sunset Cooper wants outside again. We sit on the grass in the back yard and watch the kittens play across the yard. After the kittens go back to the barn and the sun is tucked in for the night we go back inside, another perfect day is coming to an end. Cooper waits for me to go to bed (he knows he gets 1/2 of the bed until Larry comes in, then he is cut back to 1/3 out of the middle of course).

And then we do it all over tomorrow.

I sure do love having a Doodle in the house.

blueteal · 09-01-2008, 07:33 PM

Welcome to Doodleland
What a lovely introduction, very nice to meet you all..........
Your Doodle sure has the good life, lucky dog!!!!!!!!!!

**lindamarie** · 09-01-2008, 09:49 PM

WELCOME to another Michiganian!!!
It's so much fun here!
Is that your doodle in the avatar? Gorgeous!!

cissy k · 09-01-2008, 09:57 PM

Welcome!! Thanks for the "day in a life" of your Doodle. Great story!

Jac · 09-01-2008, 10:54 PM

Welcome to our forum!
I love your story and the way your write!
I am so happy that you have found the absolute perfect love from a doodle...and that your sweet dog has also blessed the lives of others.

gene · 09-02-2008, 07:36 AM

Welcome to you and Cooper.....awwwww, it's a dog's life...and a pretty darn good one!! Thanks for sharing!

sdrudge · 09-02-2008, 07:51 AM

Welcome. I enjoyed your story. I can't wait to see pictures of you doodle.

mtd885 · 09-02-2008, 09:11 AM

DOODLE ON COOPER!!! Welcome to the clubhouse!

**MaxandMe** · 09-02-2008, 09:30 AM

HI and welcome!

great intro ...Cooper sounds like he's got the life

Lora · 09-02-2008, 01:37 PM

Welcome - what a delightful story!!

Hey Ann Marie - you better watch out - I smell Blog competition!!!

09-02-2008, 02:05 PM

Welcome. Wow that sounds like an exciting life Cooper leads!

Mud · 09-16-2008, 02:42 AM

Welcome to you, Larry and Cooper. I thought in another life I'd like to come back as one of my doodles. Now I'm not sure. Maybe I should come back as one of yours.

09-01-2008, 04:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
cooper&annette Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Laingsburg, MI Posts: 4	New to Doodles in Michigan I have never experienced a dog as wonderful as my doodle Cooper. I thought I was bestowed this one time gift from above. Then I found your forum and am thrilled to learn you all have received wonderful doodle gifts also. Cooper is 4 months old and is the greatest dog ever (as if you haven’t heard that before). We live on a family farm with Larry's folks (Bob & Norma) living just down the road. Due to Bob having a couple of strokes this last year, he is mostly house bound. Bob and Norma are my day time puppy watchers. Cooper has been good for Bob, by getting him outside when Cooper needs his potty breaks ever hour or so. Cooper’s story 8/2008 My Nephew Max (13) and I are taking Cooper to positive reinforcement puppy obedience class. We have learned a lot and Cooper loves it. Cooper learns so quickly and he will do anything if he thinks a treat or some extra loving will be given. It's amazing that Cooper can be across the yard and I say Cooper Come (1 time) and He is at my side in a matter of seconds. I should mention we took the puppy class to teach me, Cooper was already perfect. A Day in the Life of Cooper Cooper starts his day with a walk around the yard with me about 5:30am, I dry off his feet they he lays in bed with Larry (my husband) while I get ready for work. Cooper eats, gets me off to work, then he has his morning cuddle with Larry (while Larry has his coffee). Then the 2 of them feed the cats, sheep, and cattle and then coffee and cuddle time again. Next Cooper and Larry are off to the folks where there are pig chores to do and maybe some hang out in the garage time. Well it is about 8:30 or 9:00 now, time to go in the folks house and hang out with Larry's Dad (cooper sleeps next to Bob's chair between a couple of games of ball or tug). In the afternoon Cooper helps Norma wash, candle and pack up the chicken eggs to put in the cooler for later delivery. It sure is rough being a farm dog. I pick up Cooper at 4:30; I hear how his day was and who came to visit him. We go home play some fetch, run around the yard. He helps with night chores (feed the cats, sheep and cattle) but most importantly is the jumping in and out of the pile of hay. During dinner he naps and then the night begins (PUPPY TIME). He is in, He's out, He is in, He's out. He is playing with his bunny or pillow. He is outside running and playing fetch. With quick rests in between of course. Then I brush Cooper. That's when Larry sits in his recliner and tries to read the paper, Cooper is up on the foot of the recliner chewing on bunny, if Cooper is not getting enough attention he will push bunny on the floor with his nose. Larry stops reading picks up bunny. Cooper pushes bunny on the floor again and again and again (who is training whom). Now the news paper is put away and Larry is on the floor with Cooper (life is good). Just before sunset Cooper wants outside again. We sit on the grass in the back yard and watch the kittens play across the yard. After the kittens go back to the barn and the sun is tucked in for the night we go back inside, another perfect day is coming to an end. Cooper waits for me to go to bed (he knows he gets 1/2 of the bed until Larry comes in, then he is cut back to 1/3 out of the middle of course). And then we do it all over tomorrow. I sure do love having a Doodle in the house. __________________ Cooper and Annette

09-01-2008, 09:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,172	WELCOME to another Michiganian!!! It's so much fun here! Is that your doodle in the avatar? Gorgeous!! __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

09-01-2008, 09:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
cissy k Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NC Posts: 1,433	Welcome!! Thanks for the "day in a life" of your Doodle. Great story! __________________ Cissy and Semi

09-02-2008, 07:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
gene Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: youngstown ohio Posts: 8,619	Welcome to you and Cooper.....awwwww, it's a dog's life...and a pretty darn good one!! Thanks for sharing! __________________ gene , jonah , miko and rumor "A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down." - Robert Benchley

09-02-2008, 07:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
sdrudge Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 2,196	Welcome. I enjoyed your story. I can't wait to see pictures of you doodle. __________________ Samantha, Cacao and Beau (AKA:Romeo and Juliet)

09-01-2008, 07:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
blueteal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,334	Welcome to Doodleland What a lovely introduction, very nice to meet you all.......... Your Doodle sure has the good life, lucky dog!!!!!!!!!!

09-01-2008, 10:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jac Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern California Posts: 9,243	Welcome to our forum! I love your story and the way your write! I am so happy that you have found the absolute perfect love from a doodle...and that your sweet dog has also blessed the lives of others.

09-02-2008, 09:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
mtd885 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: FLORIDA/San Francisco Ca Posts: 1,358	DOODLE ON COOPER!!! Welcome to the clubhouse! __________________ mtd/renee/Abby Doodle Dandy CGC/dr spike katz DBS DOODLE ON! DOODLES OF AMERICA UNITE!

09-02-2008, 09:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
MaxandMe Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 15,103	HI and welcome! great intro ...Cooper sounds like he's got the life __________________ *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?

09-02-2008, 01:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lora Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 523	Welcome - what a delightful story!! Hey Ann Marie - you better watch out - I smell Blog competition!!! __________________ Lora and Boyd

09-02-2008, 02:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	Welcome. Wow that sounds like an exciting life Cooper leads!

09-16-2008, 02:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mud Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Norfolk Island - South Pacific Posts: 550	Welcome to you, Larry and Cooper. I thought in another life I'd like to come back as one of my doodles. Now I'm not sure. Maybe I should come back as one of yours. __________________ Anne, Tassies Hugo the Boss (born 23 Dec 07 ALF4), Tassies Hot Potato (born 19 June 08 ALF4) and our DH Miles.

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