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Manor Lake Denver

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

Thank you Cheryl for this wonderful note and picture of Denver! He looks great!

DEAR KIM & MOLLIE,

WE JUST WANTED YOU GUYS TO KNOW THAT DENVER REALLY LOVES LIVING HERE IN CONNECTICUT.

HE IS SO MUCH A MEMBER OF THIS FAMILY WE CAN’T IMAGINE OUR LIVES WITHOUT HIM.

HE LOVES TO PLAY FETCH BUT DOESN’T LIKE TO GIVE US THE BALL, HE LOVES LONG WALKS, NAPS, GOING ON THE BOAT, SWIMMING WHEN HE CAN WALK IN THE WATER AND WALK OUT, LOVES A HOME COOKED MEAL AND SLEEPING IN MOMMY’S & DADDY’S BED … SOMETHING I WOULD HAVE TOLD YOU A YEAR AGO WOULD NEVER HAPPEN.

THANKS AGAIN FOR THIS WONDERFUL PUPPY.

CHERYL, DAVID, BILL, AND DENVER SEND OUR BEST TO ALL OF YOU & YOUR NEW PUPPIES.

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Miniature puppies available at Manor Lake

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

Petunia and Rylie’s sweet puppies are all doing very well and are now about a week old. They are lovely cremes and apricots- for more information on this litter please visit our website.

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Travel Tuesday

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

It’s Travel Tuesday on Twitter (Are you following us yet?) Here are a few dog-friendly travel destinations.

The Hotel Monaco in Seattle, Washington.
1101 Fourth Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 621-1770

The Hotel Monaco in Portland, Oregon.
506 SW Washington St
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 222-0001

The Ritz Carlton in Marina del Rey, California.
4375 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, CA
(310) 823-1700

The Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland, Washington.
1200 Carillon Point
Kirkland, WA 98033
(800) 822-3700

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Manor Lake Hurley

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

We just received this darling photo from one of our Manor Lake families. This is Manor Lake Hurley and his cousin Sancho, dreaming about what’s cookin’ on the grill. So cute!

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How to travel with your pet on an airplane

Monday, September 20th, 2010

Planning on taking a vacation? Hoping to take your Manor Lake Australian Labradoodle with you? Will you be traveling by airplane? Here are a few simple steps in preparing to take your four legged companion along with you.

First you’ll need to contact the airline you’re traveling with and make sure to let them know you’re adding a dog to your travel reservations. The airline will ask for some information on your pet, their breed, age and size. Let them know if your dog will be traveling in cabin with you, or if you need to check them into cargo. In order to take a pet in cabin with you, you need to have a soft sided airline approved carrier and the dog typically needs to be under 15lbs. Check with your airline though, because every airline has their own set of travel restrictions. If you plan on checking your dog in make sure you have a hard crate that is airline approved, is big enough for the dog to sit up in, stand and turn around without hitting their head on the top of the crate, you’ll also need to have food and water dishes attached to the doors of the crate.

Once you have the appropriate travel reservations made and the correct crate, you need to get a health certificate that is signed and dated in blue ink from your veterinarian. The airlines will ask for this when you are checking in your dog at the airport, this is just a piece of paper that deems them healthy to travel.

Some of our preferred airline carriers are-

Alaska Airlines

Continental Airlines

American Airlines

Other helpful things to bring with you when you travel with your pet are-
-A leash and collar for walking your pet before you check them in and after you pick them up.
-Make sure you have ID tags on your dog and on their crate with your name, phone number, address and name of the dog- along with your destination address and information.
-Bring along a bag of their kibble.

So when traveling with your pet remember to have the appropriate crate or kennel for them and check with the airline you’re traveling with as each airline has their own fees, rules and restrictions on traveling with pets.

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Upcoming Events in Oregon and Washington

Friday, September 17th, 2010

Here are some fun upcoming events you might want to check out with your Manor Lake Australian Labradoodle.

Fremont Oktoberfest and the CityDog Cover Dog Model Search
September 24 – 26 • Seattle, Wash. Mark your calendar for the fifth annual CityDog Cover Dog Model Search at Fremont Oktoberfest, Sun. Sept. 26th at 3:00 p.m. for the chance for your dog to be on a future cover of CityDog Magazine. $10 per dog, with all proceeds going to the Reading with Rover program. RLearn more about the Fremont Oktoberfest at fremontoktoberfest.com and click here for more information about the CityDog Cover Dog Model Search.

Animal Krackers
September 25 • Bremerton, Wash. 5:00 p.m. The benefit, put on by the Kitsap Humane society, will be held at the Kitsap Conference Center,100 Washington Avenue. Admission is $95 and includes a cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner, dessert and live auction. kitsap-humane.org

Dogtoberfest
September 25 • Portland, Ore. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Lucky Labrador Brew Pub, 915 SE Hawthorne. Pack up the pooches and head on down to the Lucky Labrador Brew Pub. We guarantee they will leave much cleaner than they came. We suggest a $10 donation to scrub up and dry off each dog. The money raised will go to benefit the DoveLewis Blood Bank, which is one of the largest volunteer-based blood banks in America. In addition to the dog wash and great bands, this year’s event will feature a small street fair. dovelewisdogtoberfest.com

Walk for the Animals, FidoFEST and the CityDog Cover Dog Model Search
September 26 • Seattle, Wash. 8:00 a.m. –2:00 p.m. The Seattle Humane Society invites you and your pooch to participate in its 8th annual Walk for the Animals, a scenic 2.25K walk that begins south of University Village and onto the beautiful Union Bay Natural Area Trails. For a fee of $30 all registered walkers receive a Walk for the Animals T-shirt for you and a bandana for your furry friend. You’re also invited to stay for FidoFEST at University Village, which includes vendor booths, demonstrations and more. Click here for more information about the CityDog Cover Dog Model Search.

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Available Parti Puppies at Manor Lake

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

Available Red and White Parti Male (25-35lbs)

Available Chocolate and White Parti Male (20-30lbs)

Available Red and White Parti Female (20-30lbs)

For additional pictures and information on these sweet puppies please contact us at kim@manorlakelabradoodles.com or mollie@manorlakelabradoodles.com. Or visit our website.

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Recommended Supplies

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

This is a list of recommended puppy supplies from Puppy Care HQ to have ready when you bring home your new Manor Lake Australian Labradoodle.

Supplies:

Bowls: You’ll want to get two bowls, one for food and one for water. Stainless steel is best as it’s heavier and won’t harbor bacteria as will plastic. Ceramic works well also but can be easily broken or chipped if knocked over. A self-watering bowl is great for constant supply of water.

Gate: A gate is a helpful tool when you want to block off a portion of the house, or stairways, or to close off a supervised playroom. Leaving your puppy in a large gated room may make your puppy feel lonely and displaced. Dogs typically feel safest in small manageable spaces because they are den animals.

Playpen: A playpen can be used to contain your puppy when you are out of sight, paper training, acclimating to other pets, and temporarily containing your puppy outside. They can also be folded up and put away when not in use.

Crate: Crates are great because they give your puppy his/her own place to play, rest, and feel safe. It will also keep your puppy safe in your home and your home safe from your puppy while you are away. They come in plastic, wire, and wicker. If you plan to travel with your puppy a plastic crate can be used in the home (in a well ventilated environment) as well as while traveling. Wire crates have better airflow and can be made more den-like by covering it with a blanket at night. Wicker crates look nicer but can easily be chewed through. For information on how to crate your puppy see the ‘Training & Crating’ section.

Bedding: Store bought bedding is great but is better bought once your puppy is potty trained. You can use an old blanket or some old towels until your puppy is housebroken. If your puppy likes to chew you may want to skip the bedding altogether to avoid the ingesting of fibers.

Toys: With an overwhelming variety of choices out there, it’s best to start with only one or two toys at first and see which one your puppy likes best, then stock up on that one. Typically toys that bounce and roll are big winners, especially those that are oddly shaped, as they tend to bounce randomly.

Collars: Collars made of cotton, nylon or leather that buckle are used to carry your puppy’s ID tags and do not slide or choke. A training collar is used to discourage lunging and leading you on the leash. A puppy harness is also great for puppies when working on leash training, as it does not pull on their neck.

Leashes: You may want to invest in a few different types of leashes. A nylon leash that is 4 to 6 feet in length is good for going on walks and indoor training. A retractable leash, made of nylon or canvas and are 30 feet and over, is great for letting your puppy run around outside and can later be used for off leash training.

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