Hi Julie

Ruby has certainly settled in and is like one of the family – she really is adorable, and on the whole a little gem, who tries so hard to be good. She is 15 weeks now and just over 13inches to the shoulder, with very long legs!

She started puppy obedience classes last week – she was very excited at meeting the other pups – I think it will be very good for her.

She had her first long car journey in her puppy crate, down to Marks parents – she was as good as gold, considering we were in a different place and had to contend with their 13 year old spaniel!

She is very sociable and loves seeing people. The girls adore her and its great to see a good relationship blossoming – now Ruby’s quite big she really can’t get away with jumping up at May – she sends her flying – Thankfully on the whole May is not bothered!

She enjoyed the snow we had the other week, although doesn’t like going out in the rain!

Pigs ears seem to be a firm favorite on the treats front, and it does encourage non – destructive chewing – she does like to chew!!

 Hope you like the pictures – you’re welcome to post them on your site.

Signed up to the doodle club forum – looks interesting!

Be in touch

Dawn

 

 

 

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Hi Julie,   Yes I got your last message, thank you. He's lovely and quite lively at times. He's also very quick to learn. He went on his newspaper spot after missing a few times yesterday. I gave him a couple of his buttons of food and said good boy. Within half an hour he'd gone twice again and nudged my leg to make me go and look! (He wanted more food).   When I peeked at him he was sleeping  outside his crate and this morning he'd been doing all sorts. Towels and covers had been taken down (which I thought were well out of the way) and chewed.   I forgot to tell you we took him to the vet on Tuesday. The vet said he was a lovely dog!   I attached a couple of photo's to show how he's settled in. Best wishes Elizabeth   ***********************************                        Hi Julie, sorry it's taken so long to get back to you Darcy is keeping us very busy with his social life. it reminds me of when i was a mini cab for my children having to organize my time around all the various clubs they attended. it's the same for him everyone wanting to meet him. at the weekend we were at Hythe in Kent his first trip to the coast and we were able to let off his lead for awhile and he stayed close even with all the distractions. he didn't mind getting his paws wet. he also goes to work with jimmy traveling around london and so he gets to pee in all the best places and all the nicest parks. Darcy is also attending puppy classes on monday evenings and is doing very well his character shines through and the trainer is very impressed with him, she say's that he is extremely confident and happy and will be a fantastic dog her words not mine. makes you feel like a proud parent. i've attached some photo's.   hope you hear from you soon and hope all is well at your end best wishes  Mary.xx           *********************************** Hello again Julie,   Toby is fine, in the last two days not one 'accident' in the house. A thirteen week old pup - just - and he's well, dare I say it, fully house trained. He's only been going out into the garden nearly two weeks too.  I must say we expect a couple of mistakes now and again but it's wonderful. He's such a happy, gorgeous, cheeky little pup, I've followed your advice and he has his yoghurt with his meals and loves it. He eats after us and he's not had human food. He doesn't bother us but waits quietly until it's his turn. He does like eating things in the house and garden though. He loves being outside and exploring, leaves and soil are examined regularily, the odd magazine, shoe, slipper, camera memory card etc are chewed too! He loves sticks.   I have to say we all think he's wonderful and we love him lots, he's a wonderful advert for a labradoodle and I thoroughly recommend buying one, especially from yourselves. When he got his last injection earlier this week at the vets, he was the star of the show. Lots of the vets were very interested in him, especially the ones who shoot and have labradors. They all wanted to take him home and wanted to know where we got him. They thought he was a great specimen, one said he's seen a few labradoodles but Toby was one of the best! His comment was, 'They're not all like that'   A couple of questions, what do you recommend for treats? We've been giving him buttons of his food but perhaps he'd like some variation in his diet? Also as he gets older he'll need more food, he seems to be happy with what he gets but how much do you think we should increase it? Are his teeth still his baby teeth and when will he get his adult teeth? Thanks again for breeding such a fantastic dog. It was well worth the long journey.   Best wishes Elizabeth