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Finding the Right Obedience Trainer

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

As many of you know, dogs need some guidance to become the sweet little angel we all want for a pet.  We commonly refer new owners to look for a qualified obedience trainer in their own area to deal with just about any potential puppy problem you may have.  There are quite a few things that are good to look for in your search.  Making sure your trainer is a member of an accredited organization is a must.  We love the APTD, the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. Click the link below to search their database for trainers in your area!  We also look for trainers that use positive reinforcement in their methods.  Any trainer that uses methods such as yelling, shocking,  jerking a leash, especially isolation, is someone you may want to avoid.  Remember that change doesn’t happen right away!  If your puppy has picked up a bad habit, it’s great to address it, but have patience and love for your pet as Manor Lake Labradoodles want nothing more than to make you happy.  It may just need help knowing what makes you happy!

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More of Manor Lake Brutus

Monday, January 30th, 2012

We’ve had the joy of watching Brutus flourish in his new home.  We love to share these photos with everyone, as he is just an exceptional example of a Manor Lake Labradoodle! When talking about our Standard dogs we frequently use the term “Gentle Giants”. If you’ve ever wondered why, I swear it’s because sometimes the bigger they are the more they want to cuddle! Manor Lake Artimus for example has it in his head that he’s a lap dog, all 55lbs of him.  I saw this picture that came in to us from Brutus’s owner and it just amused me to no end!

Hi Kim and Erin!

Wanted to keep you up to speed on Brutus.  He is the love of our lives and it is the greatest feeling to see him thrive and be happy.

Wherever we go Brutus is a show stopper and we get stares, people wanting to take his picture, questions from awestruck fans, even Facebook followers.  Everyone knows Brutus!!!

Thank you a million times over for letting us share in the doodle world, we are changed forever!!

XOXO

Mimi and Mr. B

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Therapy Labradoodles

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

Here at Manor Lake, we do receive a lot of requests for pups as pets.  We also receive a lot of requests for labradoodles for the purpose of a therapy dog!  I am continually amazed by the things that dogs can do and Man’s Best Friend is quickly turning into Man’s Little Helper.  Being an animal lover I frequently start up conversations with other dog owners I meet and just in my little neck of the woods I’ve seen pooches in vests for a wide range of reasons.  I’ve met therapy dogs, that do volunteer work in hospitals, schools, and libraries.  Along the way I’ve met a tiny service pup that would alert his owner to raising blood sugar levels.  I’ve even met a larger service dog who would lay across his owner in the case of a seizure to help hold her down! One meeting in particular sticks in my head however.  A few years ago I struck up a conversation with a gentleman about his dog who was wearing a vest.  He told me how he had been a police officer for many years in some pretty shady neighborhoods and had seen more in his life than he cared to.  After retiring he found himself struggling with PTSD, until a therapist had turned him on to the idea of an emotional support animal.  This man told me how this little pooch has helped him more than any drug that therapist could have possibly offered!

Labradoodles make fantastic therapy dogs.  We have heard from many of our clients what a great decision it was.  Hypoallergenic and non shedding dogs are able to help everyone, even those with allergies!  They have a calm, sweet disposition that is perfect for training and you will be hard pressed to have a better friend and helper in your life. If you are interested in your Manor Lake Labradoodle becoming a therapy dog, here are a few links to help you get familiar with the process.

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Manor Lake Ellie

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

We received a Very cute Christmas card in the mail the other day, in the shape of a Christmas Ornament! The Peter’s just celebrated their first holiday season with their new Manor Lake Labradoodle!

We absolutely love our little Ellie! After some serious dog searching, it was dog-sitting the Chance Family’s labradoodle, Kip (also a Manor Lake dog) that made us decide we wanted a labradoodle. In October, we made the trip, by car, from California to Washington to pick up our new addition to the family. From the moment we met her, we were in love! She has been a wonderful dog and gets along great with our family members’ four-legged friends, too! We cannot imagine our lives without her sweet, loving, and spunky personality. Thank you, Manor Lake, for giving us the opportunity to be parents to Ellie and for the first time parent/pet owner’s guidance…we couldn’t be happier!

Our Christmas card would not be complete, without our baby so, Merry Christmas from the Peters’ Family (Bryan, Courtney, and Ellie) 2011.

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Manor Lake Roxanne Testimonial

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

Kim,

I never got a chance to tell you how much we love our girl Roxanne- she is 100% perfect!

So smart and so well behaved- she is honestly the best tempered dog we have ever seen-

she is admired by all who see her -

I never got a chance to say “Thank you for our baby girl”

Regina

PS -is it common for this breed to always carry something in their mouth?

Thank you so much for the update on your beautiful little girl! To answer the question though, this is indeed something we see every so often!  One of our ladies, Emmie, is so silly with her toys!  She has a toy horse that she carries around, and when she can’t find it she will pick up even a soft doggy bed and drag it with her.  It’s one of the more endearing parts of her personality!

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Manor Lake Australian Labradoodles’ Milo

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

Here’s a great note we received from our Manor Lake Australian Labradoodle’s family, Michelle and Milo. He’s so handsome! We love getting these, thank you Michelle for the update. Hugs to Milo!

Kim and staff,

I’m excited to give you an update on Milo.  He is the most hilarious dog we have ever had.  He is the center of attention WHEREVER we go.  As I am sure, many others experience the question, “OOOOHHH MY GAAAWWWDDD! What kind of dog is that?” from passing cars, people at pet stores, folks in truckstops (remember we’re truck drivers). It’s so funny how many folks are fascinated by his gorgeous coat and silly demeanor.

He has become quite the communicator.  He touches whoever is driving the truck, ever so gently on the leg if he needs to go out.  He will stare at you for what seems like an eternity when he wants water.  He loves to have the wind rushing through his hair when we leave truckstops or shipper’s and sticks his head out the window.  This may not have been a good idea but now we can’t keep him out of the passenger seat when we are going at slow speeds.  He loves to snuggle on our pillows and lays on me will all of his weight when he gives me morning kisses.

We have thoroughly enjoyed having him in our family. I wish our truck was bigger because I so want another one.  You picked the best dog for us.  You were right, he won’t be a guard dog anytime soon but we don’t mind.  He is sweet, quiet boy.  Of course, if we get him to talking, he loves to communicate with the sweetest “RUFF”.  I still trim him myself and have been complimented a handful of times from folks asking, “Who grooms your dog?”  His puppy coat is beginning to come out and so we enjoy brushing time where he can relax and have his “mommy” dote over him.  He’s almost 10 months old and 47.6 lbs.  He’s the perfect size!

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving and an even more joyous Christmas.  Blessings to you and your family!

Michelle and family

P.S.  The picture is from a small hike we did in Eastern Utah.  He’s so handsome!

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Manor Lake Australian Labradoodle’s Charlemagne

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

Nothing warms our hearts more than to receive notes from our Manor Lake Australian Labradoodle families. Thank you, Deb and Loren for this thoughtful note!

Hi Kim,

This is Charlemagne, “Charlie”, son of Leo and Serena, at 6 1/2 months of age. He is wonderful; happy, mellow, funny, playful, athletic, responsive and affectionate. His coat is lovely; soft and non shedding.

Charlie has been a dream to train and is a simply grand companion for all, from kids to my 94 year old mother. He is a magnet for compliments on walks. Everyone loves him! We could not be happier.

We feel so lucky to have our Charlie.

Deb and Loren

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Working From Home

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

We’re working away on emails, Tweeting, Facebook and our blog. The best part about it besides getting to connect with our Manor Lake Australian Labradoodle families? Getting to have our own Australian Labradoodle snuggled up in our lap. How is your Wednesday going?

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Manor Lake at the 10th Annual Doodle Romp in Malibu, California

Friday, September 16th, 2011

Manor Lake was so pleased to be in attendance at the 10th Annual Doodle Romp in Malibu, California this year! It was our third year making it and it seems to get bigger and better each time.  Kim and Erin flew down to California with our beautiful parti girl, Harmony to join the fun. There were 417 guests and 242 Doodles, so it’s easy to say that this is the largest Doodle Romp in the world. All the same great food, live auction items, pet photographer and entertaining Doodle contests were there again that created such a fun and exciting atmosphere. It was cool to connect with some of our Manor Lake families and dogs and also meet new Doodle lovers! Seeing so many beautiful Doodles of every different color and size is something that Manor Lake looks forward to every year now.

10th Annual Doodle Romp in Malibu, California

Kim and Harmony ready for the Romp!

Harmony loving the attention

Doodle Contests

Erin and Harmony

A Manor Lake Friend!

Harmony was such a doll!

These two would have won the Doodle/Parent look alike contest!

Manor Lake Hershey and Manor Lake Harmony

Kim with Harmony

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Manor Lake Australian Labradoodle Testimonial

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

Thank you Michelle for sharing this on our Facebook page! We’re pleased to hear Milo is doing well! Hugs to him!

“Buying (investing in) an Australian Labradoodle has been the best decision we’ve made in many years. Choosing Manor Lake Australian Labradoodles, Kim & Molly, has been the icing on the cake. Our Milo is top of his game. He’s a comic relief, a loving companion and smart as can be. Thanks to you all for maintaining high standards as you grow your business.”

Michelle and family

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