Our Poetic Poodles

Hi guys,                                            September 20,2015
Puppy is doing great.
He is still as cool and calm as he was when we picked him up. He has been eating on schedule three times a day and drinking lots of water. Once we go to bed he usually makes it to 1 or 2 until he needs to go outside, then he goes back to sleep until 6:30 or so. We haven't had any accidents yet and he is responding well when we encourage him to "go potty". He is fine in the car, we were worried he might get sick but no signs of that. He's going up steps well, though he is nervous going down so we are taking that slow. He's playing well with his toys and has staked out a couple spots he likes to nap. Our poodle has been trying to get friendly but she's a bit shy so they are dancing around each other. Our Bichon has been pretty snooty but today they started playing a bit so it should just be a matter of time for those two. We've hardly heard a peep out of the little guy, though he does have a cute little yip when he gets excited. Our whole family is thrilled to have the little guy in our midst. We are naming him Scout.
Thanks again for everything.
Eric 

Hey Jeff and Penny
Oh my gosh Henna is the sweetest girl. We had a good trip and she slept most of the way. Our other dog Doug hasn't stopped smiling. They are going to be good friends. She ate when we got home and again this morning and has gone potty several times. Thank you for such a sweet girl. She is such a joy:-)
Liz

d"Ar and I are closer than ever.  People are amazed at how beautifull he is.  He is also understanding more and more words.

Thank you so much, you made our day.
Eric 

Hi Penny:
Hope you are surviving the heat wave. We gave up and went to the ocean to
cool off. 
Attached are a couple of photos of Hunter enjoying himself on the beach. He
loves to play in the wood s, and on the beach, as you can see.
He is almost 23 months old now and weighs 48 pounds. He is still a lean
happy playing machine with other dogs, but very calm and collected at home,
on walks and around other people. It seems like everyone who sees him wants
to come say hello and comment on how handsome he is. Must come from his
lovely parents.
We hope all is well with your family.
Cheers,
L D & Jackie 

Hi Penny & Jeff,                        May 4,2015

Just a quick note to let you know Ryley did very well at his first visit to the vet. He was well behaved and the vet was thoroughly impressed. He is now approximately 22 lbs. so has put on about 5 lbs. since you last weighed him. He eats like a horse and runs it off just as fast. ha! Next shots will be on May 26th. He his growing quickly and is a very active young boy. The vet said it would be alright for him to meet other dogs and to socialize a bit. Here are some pictures to show you. We are very proud of him.

Jean & Garry

Hi Penny/Jeff, 

Hi Penny and Jeff, 

As Ransom rounds out his first 48 hours here, I had to write and compliment you both on the wonderful poodles you breed and raise.

I cannot imagine a puppy having a better temperament, and I have to keep reminding myself he's not quite 4 months old. He walks perfectly (better than my grown dog!) on leash. When he encounters a strange sound - and I have the feeling so many sounds here in the city are strange) - he is initially startled, but he doesn't stay scared and then wants to go investigate. He wants to meet every human we go by, but not in an annoying, spastic kind of way. He just stands patiently and waits or even sits down. He's loving and cuddly, but confident and not needy. And he took to Toby and the cat immediately. 

He is really about the most perfect dog I've ever met.

A couple times I've come home and found him barking in his (large) crate. Jenny has been out of town this week, so I imagine he gets a little separation anxiety when the only person he knows here is gone. I followed the advice in one of Ian Dunbar's books ("Before and After Getting Your Puppy" is excellent). When I put him in the crate, instead of just putting him in there with chew toys, etc., I sit on the floor and gently say, "Ransom, settle. Settle..." and talk to him softly and pet him until he calms down, which takes maybe 5 minutes. That seems to have solved the problem. Dunbar says one of the best things a dog owner can do is teach his puppy to settle, and I'm happy with the results thus far. 

I just wanted to thank you again for your efforts. I was (and remain) sad about Victoria Law's death because Toby is a great friend and has brought me so much joy, but I'm happy to know that people like you are doing such great work. Please let me know if I can ever serve as a reference or anything.

I've been trying to work from home this week  to help Ransom get acclimated, but as you'll see from the attached pics he does not make me very productive. 

Niles