tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450781927507277917.post7257377355318418302..comments2023-05-22T06:48:52.450-07:00Comments on Mis(s)Mannered Mom: Fido And OCDMis(s)Mannered Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307342287952842057noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450781927507277917.post-63803833851253553162009-06-16T20:49:56.763-07:002009-06-16T20:49:56.763-07:00I think all the advice is really good here!
We ha...I think all the advice is really good here!<br /><br />We have a bichon/poodle cross. Weighs about 15 lbs and we are hoping to get a labradoodle once I am done school.<br /><br />Our crate sits off to the side at the end of the couch. It takes up room but she loves it.<br /><br />Keep a towel by the back door. Our dog doesn't get super mucky anymore she is a little prissy. Actually to the point where at times I have stand outside with an umbrella over HER so she will go pee in the morning lol.<br /><br />With the goldendoodle keep in mind that you will have to have grooming done or you will have to learn to do it yourself! Because they don't shed they just grow hair and they need haircuts. We get gracie shaved about every 2-3 months at about 35 dollars a pop. :-) But I LOOOOOVE that she doesn't shed and would never go with a dog that sheds a lot again!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13827386837368176761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450781927507277917.post-34544477558738763522009-06-15T10:07:33.295-07:002009-06-15T10:07:33.295-07:00I've only had golden retrievers (awesome dogs!...I've only had golden retrievers (awesome dogs!) I've heard of people creating an area in their backyard, filled it will pebbles and trained their dog to "go" there. That way, there wasn't any pee or poo on the grass. We also had him in a crate, he slept there every night....his own comforting space. We didn't shut the door, he just went to bed himself. I'll never regret having a dog, he was such an important part of my life. However, we wouldn't get one now with young kids for a few reasons. They're too unpredictable, it's hard to get up and go away for a weekend or vacation and we don't have the space. Maybe we'll consider having a dog someday when the kids are older and we live on a country property, <br />Good luck with the decision. I looked up the breed on line and they're adorable looking!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02340408935446369317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450781927507277917.post-52894349826337809192009-06-11T12:40:05.779-07:002009-06-11T12:40:05.779-07:00Our dog is almost nine years old. He is a Cairn Te...Our dog is almost nine years old. He is a Cairn Terrier (think Toto on the Wizard of OZ only he is wheaten.) If you crate train them when they are a puppy, the crate becomes their den. When Meg was small he could go in there to get away from her if he didn't want to be bothered. He is about 13 lbs. We use to have a German Shorthair Pointer about 60 lbs that was also crate trained.Luv2run09https://www.blogger.com/profile/07348774889452995810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450781927507277917.post-36301826044870633352009-06-11T12:07:09.561-07:002009-06-11T12:07:09.561-07:00Golden doodles are a mix of a retriever (my fav do...Golden doodles are a mix of a retriever (my fav dog and what I grew up with) and a poodle. I would think 35 lbs is poodle sized/mini schnauzer sized. I'm not a "big" dog person at all. And my girls would freak out. LOL My sister has a "big" dog, sweetest guy ever, but just the sheer size of him makes my girls feel overwhelmed.<br />Our back yard is massive-but only fenced on two sides. I don't know if we'd fence the back. That would be veeeerrrry expensive. Is that a "must"?Mis(s)Mannered Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307342287952842057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450781927507277917.post-75794328919560730172009-06-11T12:00:40.488-07:002009-06-11T12:00:40.488-07:00How small is 35 lbs?? I really have no clue...my r...How small is 35 lbs?? I really have no clue...my rottie was 135 at one point! He was fantastic! I know big dogs are not for all people...but let me tell you...I will NEVER EVER have a tiny dog again. We had a miniature pincher and she was under 20 lbs. And had a bladder the size of a acorn. Smaller dogs need to be taken outside very regularly....just keep that in mind. My rottie...man, he could hold it all day long...9 hours while I was at work!<br /><br />We are dogless now...have been for over 2 years. And lately I have been missing having a pet. We have seriously talked about adopting a greyhound...they are very docile, even though they are kinda large, and they are so sweet. The local Greyhound adoption agency is at our mall every first Saturday of the month. Not sure of they shed though. We need to fence our yard in before we get a dog though.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401931638397651614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450781927507277917.post-7398796788436730622009-06-11T09:49:14.809-07:002009-06-11T09:49:14.809-07:00How old is your dog Carole? I thought the crate wa...How old is your dog Carole? I thought the crate was a "puppy" thing? This is exactly what I was hoping to read-real tips and anecdotes from those amongst us with anal retentive tendencies and how "we' cope with a pet! :) Thanks!Mis(s)Mannered Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307342287952842057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450781927507277917.post-43312237797363640892009-06-11T08:43:22.169-07:002009-06-11T08:43:22.169-07:00You will manage just fine. I'm a neat freak as...You will manage just fine. I'm a neat freak as well but we have always had a dog. First thing that is a must is the crate. Our dog has had a crate since we brought him home at 8 weeks. It is his refuge and he sleeps in the crate every night. In fact, he goes in there by himself every night around 9 pm. If we are going to be gone for a long period of time, we crate him as well. My dog has also learned that he has to stand at the door (he sees the towel) when it is raining or muddy so I can wipe his feet. They are a lot like children and thrive on a routine. Long walks help with the puppy energy. Usually once you pass the 6 to 9 month mark it really gets so much easier. I know the girls will enjoy the dog and so will you. You are home more than anyone so the dog will prefer you over everyone else. Have fun!Luv2run09https://www.blogger.com/profile/07348774889452995810noreply@blogger.com