We couldn’t resist posting these darling pictures of Petunia and Rylie’s miniature creme/apricot/caramel colored Australian Labradoodle puppies. We had them in our photo booth today for pictures and for the most part they posed well, though they kept wanting to curl up and sleep, it was so cute! We hope you enjoy the pictures. For more information and availability please visit our website HERE or contact us at kim@manorlakelabradoodles.com or mollie@manorlakelabradoodles.com.
Do you want to have the best adventure with your Australian Labradoodle puppy or dog? Then DOG FRIENDLY PLANET is your mobile guide to dog friendly locations across the nation! Get information on dog friendly hotels, parks, restaurants and veterinarians in another city, or right where you are.
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Thank you Jenny for these beautiful pictures of Heidi!
Kim & Mollie,
Heidi is doing wonderful!! We went for her first visit to the Vet on Friday and the Vet could not believe what great manners she had! She displayed exceptional behavior. She is growing and such a joy to have around. Everywhere I take her people stop me to ask what kind of dog she is. On Friday a gentleman asked me if I dyed her hair?? How ridiculous is that?!!! He said her coat was too beautiful to be real. She LOVES the attention! Thank you so much for sending her to me! I love her so much I just want to play with her all the time!
Thank you,
Jenny
We always enjoy reading The Bark magazine’s articles and blogs- they always post fun information about training, events in different areas and other doggy advice. We came across this article and thought it might be helpful to our Manor Lake Australian Labradoodle families!
Winter’s often-arctic temperatures don’t inspire long walks or afternoons in the park with the dog. Like us, our canine pals spend more time indoors, which—because they’re biological creatures who shed and are prone to the occasional gastrointestinal indiscretion—creates more potential “clean-up ops” for us. Here are some quick tips for dealing with the inevitable.
•Fur on the furniture? Use a piece of terry cloth to brush it to one spot, then pick it up; a slightly dampened sponge or rubber gloves also work well as picker-uppers.
•For stains, stock up on white vinegar or commercial stain- and odor-neutralizing products; those with enzymes or “oxy” in the name work best. Keep some old white or light-colored cotton towels or white paper towels at hand.
•Accidents on carpeting require immediate attention. For fresh urine, blot the spot, apply a pet stain/odor remover spray or a vinegar solution (1/3 cup vinegar to 2/3 cup water), blot again and repeat as needed. For upchuck, remove residue and blot with cotton towels. Apply a detergent solution (1/4 teaspoon clear dishwashing detergent mixed with 1 cup water) and blot well. Rinse with plain water, blot and allow to dry. Whatever method you choose, test it out first on an inconspicuous spot, and try not to soak the carpet.
•Place a throw rug on your dog’s favorite resting place to keep the carpet clean, and check out the grime- and water-trapper varieties for the door. Tracked in mud should be scraped up (or allowed to dry and vacuumed up) and any stains treated ASAP.
You can find the article here at The Bark online
Tom McNulty is the author of Clean Like a Man, which is full of guy-friendly housekeeping tips and tricks. Visit cleanlikeaman.com for more.
Thank you Vicki for these great pictures of Tucker and for the delightful pictures!
Dear Kim and Mollie,
I have to tell you how much we enjoy Tucker. He has fit into our family beautifully. When we set out to find a mild mannered dog we also knew that we wanted a dog with a lot of personality. Tucker is anything but dull. He has a very endearing and fun personality and is also very gentle. We have access to miles of off-leash areas from the back of our property and Tucker just loves going for long walks. When he meets other dogs his size or smaller he always engages them in play. Although he is usually a bit apprehensive when he meets someone bigger than he is, he has found some larger dogs that he can really enjoy a good romp with. He came into our lives at the perfect time. My husband had a major heart attack in June and Tucker has really gotten him going.
Over the Christmas holidays we spent some time at our cottage at Lake Windermere. It was beautiful because there were skating paths and cross country ski trails made all around the lake. We skiied on the lake and Tucker had a blast going with us. Of course there were a lot of other dogs out for him to play with. Everywhere we go people stop and ask what kind of dog he his and where did we get him. Believe it or not, we’ve even had a few people ask if we dye his coat that color. His color and coat are just luxurious. Thankfully, he really loves to be brushed. He’s a bit of a burr magnet but they always come out very easily. He is always so gentle with children (what a relief; our first dog wasn’t). One little girl who stopped on the lake with her family had so much fun playing with him and exchanging “high fives”. No matter how excited he is to be playing with other people or dogs, whenever we call him and start to go he makes a bee-line for us immediately.
House training has gone very well with Tucker. He doesn’t ask to go out but we let him out regularly and he always waits and then always goes on command. He is always very patient and calm when waiting for anything. When we prepare his food or when we are getting ready for walks he sits patiently and just watches.
Crate training has worked great. We don’t use the crate at all during the day but at night Tucker always sleeps in his crate and sometimes, he even retreats to it on his own. Although lately, he loves to sneak up onto our bed in the evening. (He’s like a baby; he’s usually done for the day by 8:30.) We ended up getting a collapsible soft sided crate so that it could easily go back and forth to the lake.
Tucker loves his toys and half the fun is digging them out of his toy basket. Getting him to not chew shoes and toilet paper is still a work in progress. In the fall he had a great time running and rolling in and sniffing the grass. But nothing can compare to how much he loves running and jumping through deep snow. We can hardly wait to get him out to the lake in the summer time and play with him in the water.
Tucker is stealing hearts everywhere we go and we’re always passing your name along. We are so happy we found Manor Lake!
Thank you, I’m sending some recent pictures of Tucker. Hope you enjoy them.
Regards,
Vicki, Canada
Thank you Candace and Walker for this darling photo of Simon!
Here is Paul Simon, he goes by Simon, in his Christmas Snuggie that he wore for a total of three minutes! (Just enough time for us to get a picture and a good hard laugh!) Talk about the joy of our life!! Thanks again for such a wonderful addition to our family!
Candace and Walker
I always enjoy browsing over Rachael Ray’s website- she posts fun recipes for people and pets. Thought I would post this recipe for our Manor Lake Australian Labradoodle dog/puppy families!
Grrreat Chicken and Rice Cakes with Bacon
Serves 4
Note: Always check with your vet about which foods are appropriate for you to share with your pet.
Ingredients
Preparation
In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil over high heat. Add the rice, lower the heat and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and let cool.
While the rice is cooking, in a medium nonstick skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes; drain on paper towels. Finely chop the bacon and add to the cooled rice. Reserve the skillet.
Mix the eggs and bread crumbs into the rice mixture; season with salt and pepper. Shape into 4 equal-size patties.
In the reserved skillet, heat the EVOO, two turns of the pan, over medium heat. Add the rice cakes and cook for 4 minutes on each side. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving to your pup. Top the people’s portions with sour cream and salsa.
http://www.rachaelray.com/recipe.php?recipe_id=2206
Just got a really nice note and photo from one of our Manor Lake Australian Labradoodle puppy families on the east coast. Thanks Jill for the photo- they look great!
Hi Kim & Mollie:
Attached is a picture of Butch and Georgia. As you can see they seemed very happy to be together!
Butch continues to bring us so much love and joy each day. He is the PERFECT puppy and I can’t imagine our life without him! Keep doing what you’re doing!!!
Happy New Year!
Jill
Happy New Year to Our Australian Labradoodle families! Woof Woof!
We have had a joyous holiday season and want to thank our Australian Labradoodle clients for their many kind words. It is so rewarding to get a kind phone call, email, tweet or holiday card from our clients, updating us on how their Australian Labradoodle puppy or dog is doing. We also enjoy the many varied dog topics and questions that are brought up by our clients that give us fun and informative information for our Australian Labradoodle blog. Also, if you have a fantastic product that you love for your Australian Labradoodle, we would love to hear about it and carry it in our new store – Manor Lake Dog Boutigue. Please keep the feedback and suggestions coming!
To our Australian Labradoodle clients — a many thanks from all of us at Manor Lake Australian Labradoodles!
Kim Kochman
Owner/Breeder
Manor Lake Australian Labradoodles
www.manorlakelabradoodles.com
www.manorlakedogboutique.com
Hankering for a taste of the Old West? Want to take your canine companion along on a fun-filled and unique summer vacation? Consider a dog-friendly dude ranch. More dude ranches—or guest ranches, as most are now called—are catering to those of us who can’t imagine a vacation without our dogs. Each has different rules and expectations for dogs, so contact any ranch you’re considering visiting and speak to them about the specifics of their dog-friendly policy before setting out, and ask about extra fees. Make sure you and your dog will enjoy the setting; you want a fun, yet safe, stay.
There’s something so elemental and special about heading down a trail on horseback, your dog happily trotting alongside. If your dog is fit and well-behaved, and won’t chase the horses or wildlife, he or she is the perfect dude ranch candidate. Even the older, more retiring canine can still enjoy these ranches, staying behind while you ride, joining you later for a swim or stroll, far from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Don’t ride horses? That’s fine; most guest ranches offer a multitude of activities, from fly fishing and rock climbing to hiking or hanging out by the lake or pool. You might even learn to square dance! And don’t forget the down-home, family-style meals.
Flying U Guest Ranch Situated in British Columbia’s gorgeous Cariboo region, the Flying U is the only guest ranch in North America that allows unsupervised riding on 40,000 acres of aspen-dotted forests and meadows. Well-mannered dogs are welcome, off leash, in the cabin and lodge area as well as on your rides. This rustic yet comfortable resort also offers canoeing, swimming and fishing. Recently purchased by Mauritz and Enka from South Africa, the dog-friendly policy will continue.
Sundance Trail Guest Ranch At this relaxed high-country getaway, set at 8,000 feet near Red Feather Lakes, Colo., canine guests may be off-leash as long as they get along with kids, horses, goats, sheep and other dogs. While trail rides here are supervised, owner Ellen Morin says, “We’re not a nose-to-tail outfit. Groups are small—no more than five riders per wrangler,” so each group rides at its own best pace. Is your dog a little pokey? Borrow a crate and let him snooze safely in your room while you’re riding.
The Resort at Paws Up If you and your canine companion are looking for a few days of pampering, this is the place. Located in the Clearwater Valley outside of Missoula, Mont., this resort offers wilderness rides, fly fishing, rafting and mountain biking. Try glamping—glamorous camping—featuring five-star amenities in a huge canvas tent! Dogs inspired the resort’s name, so of course they’re welcome, indulged with the “last best doggie bed” and their own stylish Paws Up collar and leash.
At the end of your dude ranch stay, all of your cheeks will be sore—those on your butt from bouncing in the saddle, and those on your face from grinning ear to ear as you watch your dog have the time of her life.
Rebecca Wallick is an attorney and a Bark contributing editor; she and her dogs live in Washington.
http://www.thebark.com/content/dog-friendly-dude-ranches
