Soon to be Doodle mom!

turtleaut · Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 2:29 pm Post subject: Soon to be Doodle mom!

Hi all. I am new here and have been reading up on all of the posts trying to learn as much as possible before my new "child" arrives. I currently have an 8 yr old chocolate lab who is almost human. I have recently decided to add a black F1B labradoodle to our family. She will be ready June 13th and I just can't wait!

Does anyone have any suggestions on introducing them? Chase (my lab) is very sensitive and I am so afraid his feelings will be hurt by the new addition.

Thanks all and I look forward to posting my own doodle pics soon!

lisarundell · Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 3:05 pm Post subject:

Welcome Turtleaut! You have found a great resource. Our 1st doodle was only 6 months old when we got our 2nd. She thought we got her a toy to play with! So we had no trouble. I know that others on the forum will be able to give you great ideas. Can't wait to see photos of your new baby! Congratulations!
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Raleighsmom · Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 5:43 am Post subject:

Hi Turtleaut! Welcome to the forum!!!!! It's a great place for all kinds of questions and concerns! Very Happy

We also have a 4 yr.old chocolate labbie...Molly...and when we brought Raleigh home last November at 8 weeks old, she loved him! Now that he towers over her, and is constantly 'at' her, I'm not so sure just how much she loves him anymore!!!! Shocked

hahahahahahaa...but they do get along fine, and snuggle with each other from time to time...
You really shouldn't have any problems.. Good luck! Very Happy

Kathie,Raleigh & Molly! Very Happy

MaxandMe · Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 6:37 am Post subject:

Max was only 7mos old when we brought hom Peanut. I think he thought she wasa new squeaker toy for the first 2 weeks hahahhahaa

anyway, your older dog should sense your doodle-to-be is a puppy and will show much patience. I did find that we had "separate" time meaning someone would take peanut for awhile and then i'd be with Max lavishing attention on him and playing fetch etc too
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gene · Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 3:21 pm Post subject:

I second Annmarie's squeaker toy comment. Jonah was 9mo when I got rescued Miko (5mo) at the time. I had no problems, but he was still a puppy himself...still is at 14 months today!
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vall22 · Junior Member Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 28

Hi..turtleaut..Im in the same boat..I will be getting an f1 labradoodle this week..we already have a 7 year old Golden Retreiver..Im just going to make sure our older dogs gets a lot of separate attention..I was planning on introducing them otside on neutral territory but since we are getting our puppy late at night(shes flying from Florida)..its just going to have to be in our family room..I plan on sleeping downstairs the first night with our puppy..our golden always sleeps uptstairs with us..anyway I will keep you posted

val

MaxandMe · Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 4:22 pm Post subject:

helloo and welcome to the forum....I had an idea ther's what 2 of you waiting for doodles. So who wants to borrow mine for aweek?
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