[sdrudge]

From what i have read you are set.
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Samantha, Cacao and Beau

[MaxandMe]

SARA keep us posted and update if and when you bring home your friend's Doodle... and there's great info here on introducing a rehome doodle and more via searches.

good luck and wow finally someone lives near me hahhahaa
i am exit 47 off thruway ...and how far are you from Tisco Lake?
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[Ronnie]

I ahve an electric fence at my house, and my doodle, Fred, also spends a lot of time running around the yard. Someone is always home when he is out, and a lot of the time we are also out at the same time, but he does manage to find a lot to amuse himself with--like chasing the bunnies. But, he isn't crazy, he just has a lot of energy, so this could be what you are observing.

And, if the dog you are considering is already doing fine with an electric fence, why don't you also use that method? I have used a dog run with a previous dog I had, and I think the electric fence (provided the dog stays inside the line) gives the dog a lot more freedom, and there isn't the problem of tangles and the dog potentially getting hurt.
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Ronnie
Fred's mom

[Megan]

I adopted a 2.5 year old Doodle in Feb 2008.
he is a joy.
We were lucky as he lived indoors with full-time love & attention.
But outdoors he loses his mind when other animals are around.
We are half way through Grade 1 obedience & he is doing well, will be tougher for you, a big dog, they will make you let him know who's boss.
It will be work-but you are ready for it.
Skaneateles, NY,: One of my favourite places.We used to drive there to the Red Lion Inn (?) and go around to the glass factory in Cornell & hike up the Glen (?) & Sturbridge (?) for a weekend each Fall. Beautiful country. Not sure I have all those place names right.
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[Tink]

I haven't gotten a young puppy in many many years. I prefer to take in older pups or mature dogs and often they're not well trained like i prefer them to be. 16 months old is still a puppy and still very trainable.

I've got a lab that spent her first 4 yrs in an outdoor kennel. She's now a house dog and for the most part is very nice to have around. She too was frantic and hyper at first, but now that she's able to run and play with other dogs to burn off energy she's much easier to work with.

So it can be done and a lot of fun for the whole family in the doing.
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Hickory, Ava, Hana, Misty, and Chip (happy master of his Harem)

[betty]

It's been a really long time since I've posted, and just had some time to sit down and read some of the entries.
I can't believe Gene got a third doodle - wow.
We adopted our second doodle a few months ago. It was my brother-in-law's secretary's ex-husband's dog. About 8 months old at the time. The story was that he was too hyper and too much work and they couldn't handle him. We also came to understand that the dog was physically punished. We agreed that he could come and live with us while an effort was made to find him a new permanent home. I've never met such a nice dog. Really, almost immediately he was sweet and gentle and playful, but not overly. I truly couldn't believe that anyone would give up this dog. But, my office is in my house, so I'm here a lot. The kids are 10 and 8 and 6, so old enough to behave around a dog. And, we did already have a doodle his age.
I think that in the right environement, a dog that was previously pegged as unruly or hyper, and be a great family member.
Good luck with your decision. These dogs are amazing animals and I'll never regret having them as part of our family.