Comments for TinkerDoodle Kennel http://tinkerdoodle.net Quality F1 and F1b Labradoodles Mon, 07 May 2012 04:20:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on What are my puppy buyers saying about their pups? by Herro family http://tinkerdoodle.net/2007/11/02/what-are-my-puppy-buyers-saying-about-their-pups/#comment-6404 Herro family Mon, 07 May 2012 04:20:00 +0000 http://tinkerdoodle.net/2007/11/02/what-are-my-puppy-buyers-saying-about-their-pups/#comment-6404 We are celebrating Deeters 2nd Birthday this May. We LOVE our Deeter! He is well-behaved, loving, kind, protective and smart. He is a huge part of our family and our community. Mike has an office downtown Oconomowoc. There is a leash law in our town, for all dogs BUT Deeter! Last week I jumped out of the car with Deeter to drop something off at the office. We were walking down the side walk and bumped into the City Attorney. Bill smiled at us and joking said he was going to give Deeter a ticket for breaking the law...Deeter does not need a leash, downtown he is glued to our side and shadows our every step. We live on a farm. He has never touched one of the poultry unless instructed to do so when they are on the deck where they do not belong. He chases them off to their area and then promptly returns. We have taken him hunting. The first time he flushed two pheasants. The second time he out performed two trained, seasoned hunting dogs. He is a pointer/flusher who never had any training, he is a natural! Tink, thank you for choosing the right dog for us! Your dogs, from our experience are exceptional. Thank you for doing what you do! We have included some photos below. Our Best, The Herro's We are celebrating Deeters 2nd Birthday this May. We LOVE our Deeter! He is well-behaved, loving, kind, protective and smart. He is a huge part of our family and our community. Mike has an office downtown Oconomowoc. There is a leash law in our town, for all dogs BUT Deeter! Last week I jumped out of the car with Deeter to drop something off at the office. We were walking down the side walk and bumped into the City Attorney. Bill smiled at us and joking said he was going to give Deeter a ticket for breaking the law…Deeter does not need a leash, downtown he is glued to our side and shadows our every step. We live on a farm. He has never touched one of the poultry unless instructed to do so when they are on the deck where they do not belong. He chases them off to their area and then promptly returns. We have taken him hunting. The first time he flushed two pheasants. The second time he out performed two trained, seasoned hunting dogs. He is a pointer/flusher who never had any training, he is a natural!

Tink, thank you for choosing the right dog for us! Your dogs, from our experience are exceptional. Thank you for doing what you do! We have included some photos below.

Our Best,

The Herro’s

]]> Comment on What are my puppy buyers saying about their pups? by Tink http://tinkerdoodle.net/2007/11/02/what-are-my-puppy-buyers-saying-about-their-pups/#comment-6368 Tink Sat, 21 Apr 2012 06:34:15 +0000 http://tinkerdoodle.net/2007/11/02/what-are-my-puppy-buyers-saying-about-their-pups/#comment-6368 How nice to hear from you Doreen! Of course I remember your family and Storm! I'm so glad he's doing well and has become a beloved member of your family. It's updates like yours that make my hobby such fun! Hugs to you all! How nice to hear from you Doreen! Of course I remember your family and Storm! I’m so glad he’s doing well and has become a beloved member of your family. It’s updates like yours that make my hobby such fun!
Hugs to you all!

]]> Comment on What are my puppy buyers saying about their pups? by Doreen & Brian http://tinkerdoodle.net/2007/11/02/what-are-my-puppy-buyers-saying-about-their-pups/#comment-6367 Doreen & Brian Sat, 21 Apr 2012 05:37:58 +0000 http://tinkerdoodle.net/2007/11/02/what-are-my-puppy-buyers-saying-about-their-pups/#comment-6367 Storm is going to be 2 yrs old at the end of may. Just like you to know that he is the best boy ever and he also had his Vet. appointment yesterday and is in great health he now ways 79 lb's. We are so happy to have him. He loves to run and is fast at that! Again thanks for breeding such a sweet heart! Storm is going to be 2 yrs old at the end of may. Just like you to know that he is the best boy ever and he also had his Vet. appointment yesterday and is in great health he now ways 79 lb’s. We are so happy to have him. He loves to run and is fast at that! Again thanks for breeding such a sweet heart!

]]> Comment on Labradoodle temperament and personality by Tink http://tinkerdoodle.net/2007/10/12/labradoodle-temperament-and-personality/#comment-6364 Tink Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:40:51 +0000 http://tinkerdoodle.net/?p=75#comment-6364 Hello, I'm so sorry your Max is giving you a challenge. In my experience, Labradoodles are so wickedly smart, that they truly need to be challenged intellectually and they absolutely need human companionship. How much of the time is Max left home alone? Does he have any toys that he has to work on to gain a treat such as a Kong? Is he or has he been in obedience or agility classes? A 15 minute trainng session each day with new tricks or puzzles brought in to make them think will often help keep a dogs mind busy with good things rather than naughty mischief. A couple of 20 minute play sessions such as frisbee or fetch with a ball or stick will help keep some energy burned off. Socializing with other dogs and people helps too. A bored dog is often going to find things to enetertain themselves that we humans won't appreciate, whereas a tired dog is a good dog. Until you're able to get Max back in line, you might consider crating him when unsupervised. My dogs choose to go into their crates for naps and such, so it's not as if they see them as a jail. They are a safe place to relax without getting in trouble. It's unlikely Max has no clue why he's been banished from the bedroom, so will act out worse because of it. I strongly recommend ceasar Milans books to learn to understand dog psychology. Once we learn to read their behavior it is much easier to be able to curb or redirect it. Good luck! Hello,
I’m so sorry your Max is giving you a challenge.
In my experience, Labradoodles are so wickedly smart, that they truly need to be challenged intellectually and they absolutely need human companionship.
How much of the time is Max left home alone? Does he have any toys that he has to work on to gain a treat such as a Kong? Is he or has he been in obedience or agility classes?

A 15 minute trainng session each day with new tricks or puzzles brought in to make them think will often help keep a dogs mind busy with good things rather than naughty mischief. A couple of 20 minute play sessions such as frisbee or fetch with a ball or stick will help keep some energy burned off. Socializing with other dogs and people helps too.

A bored dog is often going to find things to enetertain themselves that we humans won’t appreciate, whereas a tired dog is a good dog. Until you’re able to get Max back in line, you might consider crating him when unsupervised. My dogs choose to go into their crates for naps and such, so it’s not as if they see them as a jail. They are a safe place to relax without getting in trouble.

It’s unlikely Max has no clue why he’s been banished from the bedroom, so will act out worse because of it. I strongly recommend ceasar Milans books to learn to understand dog psychology. Once we learn to read their behavior it is much easier to be able to curb or redirect it.

Good luck!

]]> Comment on Labradoodle temperament and personality by Annon http://tinkerdoodle.net/2007/10/12/labradoodle-temperament-and-personality/#comment-6362 Annon Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:16:12 +0000 http://tinkerdoodle.net/?p=75#comment-6362 I am at my wits end with my beloved dog Max. 90% of the time he is an ideal dog and i love him dearly. However when I leave the house (even if its just for 2 minutes) he seeks to cause trouble by opening doors, rummaging through objects accidentally left on display on the kitchen counters and his favorite task, rummaging through bins (especially the bathroom bin which is filled with sanitary waste every few weeks). the last week he misbehaved 7 days in a row which is unlike him because he usually follows a cycle whereby he misbehaves, gets a row, he is welcomed back then we go back to our usual routine. it would usually take him 2 weeks before he was naughty again. He usually sleeps in my bedroom with me and my husband, however last night we were so angry at him we locked him out the porch to sleep (with access to food and water, and a comfy bed). We woke up this morning to a noise of him chewing, so we went downstairs to investigate and he was out of breath and he had chewed the door frame and the door and urinated. (He is very well toilet trained, the only time he ever has accidents is when he is being shouted at, which may appear as a sign of fear, but if you could see you him you'd see that his tail wags excitedly when you shout at him). we haven't found a discipline method that will alter his behavior, He knows that he shouldn't misbehave, but its almost as if he cant help himself. Please could you give me some advice because i hate staying mad at him and this week has been particularly tough because I have missed his kisses and cuddles dearly. At the present moment he is sitting in the garden in his naughty corner that he designated for himself. I am at my wits end with my beloved dog Max. 90% of the time he is an ideal dog and i love him dearly. However when I leave the house (even if its just for 2 minutes) he seeks to cause trouble by opening doors, rummaging through objects accidentally left on display on the kitchen counters and his favorite task, rummaging through bins (especially the bathroom bin which is filled with sanitary waste every few weeks). the last week he misbehaved 7 days in a row which is unlike him because he usually follows a cycle whereby he misbehaves, gets a row, he is welcomed back then we go back to our usual routine. it would usually take him 2 weeks before he was naughty again. He usually sleeps in my bedroom with me and my husband, however last night we were so angry at him we locked him out the porch to sleep (with access to food and water, and a comfy bed). We woke up this morning to a noise of him chewing, so we went downstairs to investigate and he was out of breath and he had chewed the door frame and the door and urinated. (He is very well toilet trained, the only time he ever has accidents is when he is being shouted at, which may appear as a sign of fear, but if you could see you him you’d see that his tail wags excitedly when you shout at him). we haven’t found a discipline method that will alter his behavior, He knows that he shouldn’t misbehave, but its almost as if he cant help himself. Please could you give me some advice because i hate staying mad at him and this week has been particularly tough because I have missed his kisses and cuddles dearly. At the present moment he is sitting in the garden in his naughty corner that he designated for himself.

]]> Comment on What are my puppy buyers saying about their pups? by Ann http://tinkerdoodle.net/2007/11/02/what-are-my-puppy-buyers-saying-about-their-pups/#comment-6010 Ann Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:36:47 +0000 http://tinkerdoodle.net/2007/11/02/what-are-my-puppy-buyers-saying-about-their-pups/#comment-6010 Hi Tink, Oliver is the light of my life. I am so glad that I waited until I retired to get him. He goes with me everywhere. He is such a good traveller. There are days when he spends the whole day in the vehicle while we are travelling around. I just had him deflowered last week and everything is fine with him. He is up to a weight of 54 pounds. Has been gaining about 8-10 pounds a month since I got him. Have had so many compliments from everyone about him. Everybody that sees him just love him. In the midst of doing some remodeling on the house right now, he is behaving rather well with the contractors going in and out of the house. Not underfoot too badly. He loves going to obedience training and doggie day care a couple days a week. Loves all the excitement and the exercise he gets there. He is totally exhausted when he gets home. He is so friendly, calm, smart and he has not destroyed a thing in the house except for his own toys and the cat toys, of course. He is what I was hoping for in everyway imaginable. Thank you. Hi Tink, Oliver is the light of my life. I am so glad that I waited until I retired to get him. He goes with me everywhere. He is such a good traveller. There are days when he spends the whole day in the vehicle while we are travelling around. I just had him deflowered last week and everything is fine with him. He is up to a weight of 54 pounds. Has been gaining about 8-10 pounds a month since I got him. Have had so many compliments from everyone about him. Everybody that sees him just love him. In the midst of doing some remodeling on the house right now, he is behaving rather well with the contractors going in and out of the house. Not underfoot too badly. He loves going to obedience training and doggie day care a couple days a week. Loves all the excitement and the exercise he gets there. He is totally exhausted when he gets home. He is so friendly, calm, smart and he has not destroyed a thing in the house except for his own toys and the cat toys, of course. He is what I was hoping for in everyway imaginable. Thank you.

]]> Comment on What are my puppy buyers saying about their pups? by Mike Ranson http://tinkerdoodle.net/2007/11/02/what-are-my-puppy-buyers-saying-about-their-pups/#comment-5915 Mike Ranson Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:29:59 +0000 http://tinkerdoodle.net/2007/11/02/what-are-my-puppy-buyers-saying-about-their-pups/#comment-5915 Boomer, at 6 months, had his first full groom two weeks ago, we took his coat down to 1" to see how it will look. Most likely we'll keep it this short during the summer due to us having him out on the lake all summer long. Everyday he amazes me how calm, smart, and willing to please he is. Tons of compliments on his looks and behavior! Boomer, at 6 months, had his first full groom two weeks ago, we took his coat down to 1″ to see how it will look. Most likely we’ll keep it this short during the summer due to us having him out on the lake all summer long. Everyday he amazes me how calm, smart, and willing to please he is. Tons of compliments on his looks and behavior!

]]> Comment on Labradoodle temperament and personality by Caitlin http://tinkerdoodle.net/2007/10/12/labradoodle-temperament-and-personality/#comment-5854 Caitlin Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:12:48 +0000 http://tinkerdoodle.net/?p=75#comment-5854 My Labradoodle is all of the above and more. She is very obedient and loves everyone so much, has no nasty in her, although she does bark when strangers come to the door or she thinks there is an animal outside. She is gentle and sweet yet when we play with her she goes crazy with happiness and energy. The mix of a poodle and a lab is a heart melting combination, Labradoodles are the best companions! My Labradoodle is all of the above and more. She is very obedient and loves everyone so much, has no nasty in her, although she does bark when strangers come to the door or she thinks there is an animal outside. She is gentle and sweet yet when we play with her she goes crazy with happiness and energy. The mix of a poodle and a lab is a heart melting combination, Labradoodles are the best companions!

]]> Comment on What are my puppy buyers saying about their pups? by Patricia http://tinkerdoodle.net/2007/11/02/what-are-my-puppy-buyers-saying-about-their-pups/#comment-5716 Patricia Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:06:45 +0000 http://tinkerdoodle.net/2007/11/02/what-are-my-puppy-buyers-saying-about-their-pups/#comment-5716 My vet told me that Willow was the prettiest labradoodle she had ever seen and could tell she was a very well bred dog. Thank you, I just love her! My vet told me that Willow was the prettiest labradoodle she had ever seen and could tell she was a very well bred dog. Thank you, I just love her!

]]> Comment on What are my puppy buyers saying about their pups? by Jaci http://tinkerdoodle.net/2007/11/02/what-are-my-puppy-buyers-saying-about-their-pups/#comment-5585 Jaci Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:46:19 +0000 http://tinkerdoodle.net/2007/11/02/what-are-my-puppy-buyers-saying-about-their-pups/#comment-5585 Hi Tink - hope this finds you doing well. Bristol is a happy 2 yr old and I can't tell you what joy she brings us. I am interested in seeing what the new F1b puppies will look like as they get older. We are so happy with Bristol and I would love another dog just like her. Interested in your new male poodle. He is on the small side and I wonder how big the puppies will get. Do you still have Ava? Bristol has the best temperment and is as smart as we've ever seen. She is just simply the best dog ever. Even Mike brags about how she is the best dog we have ever had(the labrador guy)!! I am interested in seeing pictures of this last litter as they age. Thanks so much for our forever companion. Jaci Hi Tink – hope this finds you doing well. Bristol is a happy 2 yr old and I can’t tell you what joy she brings us. I am interested in seeing what the new F1b puppies will look like as they get older. We are so happy with Bristol and I would love another dog just like her. Interested in your new male poodle. He is on the small side and I wonder how big the puppies will get. Do you still have Ava? Bristol has the best temperment and is as smart as we’ve ever seen. She is just simply the best dog ever. Even Mike brags
about how she is the best dog we have ever had(the labrador guy)!! I am interested in seeing pictures of this last litter as they age. Thanks so much for our forever companion.
Jaci

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