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Manor Lake Hogan in Calabasas, CA

Friday, June 24th, 2011

Hi Kim/Mollie-

Hogan has been such a wonderful puppy!!! He is sweet and such a good listener! He welcome our guests with a quick sniff and lots of love, and has been a wonderful addition to our family. We talked about him so much that my husband’s brother also has a Manor Lake Labradoodle now! So, we have a “cousin” close by for Hogan to play with!!!

Hogan has a girlfriend! She is also a Labradoodle and they play together all the time. He is very social with other dogs as well, and has lots of neighborhood “friends.” All the kids love to pet him and they all think he is so soft! I even had one little girl ask if he was a bear- but that was before he got his summer haircut

Thanks again- we LOVE him so so much! I have attached a recent photo of him at his “perch” – he likes to sit on the front yard grass when the kids get ready to leave for school.

Jacque and Family in Calabasas, CA

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Manor Lake Australian Labradoodle Training for Seizure Detection

Friday, June 17th, 2011

Hi Ladies, Holy Cow…look at Emmie’s new babies! I don’t suppose the government would allow me two service dogs????? Dea’gla’n is about half way through his training and awesome in every way. He has alerted several times when I didn’t know a seizure was coming. I know everyone says this…but I REALLY cannot imagine getting through a day without him! If you ever need a recommendation on training your dogs as service dogs, please feel free to give my contact information. Thanks again for an awesome companion!

I just had to let you know how extraordinary your breeding program is. I just ran the Houston Marathon and while alone in my hotel room immediately after, I had a small seizure. Dea’gla’n was playing, but as soon as I seized he stood absolutely still for a few seconds, then ran to me and lay across my chest, then moved to my left side and licked my ear and face until I recovered. I was so stunned at his actions that I forgot to get upset about the seizure!! Since he is only four months old and has had only basic obedience training, I believe this behavior can only be the result of your breeding program. I just can’t express to you what a sense of freedom Dea’gla’n gives me already…thanks!! Kate

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Manor Lake’s Veterinarians Listed on Seattle Metropolitan Magazine’s Top Vets for 2011

Monday, June 13th, 2011

We’re excited and happy for our Veterinarians who were listed on Seattle Metropolitan Magazine’s list of Top Vets for 2011!

Our Ophthalmologist Dr. Terri McCalla of Bellingham Animal Eye Care was listed.

Three of our doctor’s at Chuckanut Valley Veterinary Clinic were also named on this list, Dr. Greg Ingman, Dr. Matthew Wesley and Dr. Jacob Searle.

We strive to provide the best care for our Australian Labradoodle and are very happy with the veterinarians we use! Congratulations!

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Manor Lake Jett at Rombauer Vineyards in California

Friday, June 10th, 2011

Manor Lake Jett lives at Rombauer Vineyards in California, he is such a stunning boy! We enjoyed getting these pictures of him this week and wanted to share them.

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Manor Lake Alfred in Chicago, IL

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011

Thank you Jimmy for your kind email and pictures on Alfred! He looks wonderful! Manor Lake Alfred is a chocolate Australian Labradoodle.

Hi Kim/Mollie,

Alfred is doing great. He had his first Chicago exam yesterday and the vet said he’s in great shape. He really is an awesome dog…so well-tempered and loves the attention he gets from everyone. Even as a pup, he walks better on his leash than any other dog I’ve known.

Thanks again!

Jimmy
Chicago, IL

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Manor Lake Bailee

Monday, May 16th, 2011

Hi Kim and Mollie–

We cannot imagine her not with us-we love her She is happy, doing well at puppy training, and loves walking on the boardwalk at Bethany Beach, DE. She and Maggie (another Manor Lake puppy) have become good buddies.

Thanks so much!

Judi
Delaware

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Positive Reinforcement Training For Your Australian Labradoodle

Friday, May 6th, 2011

Training your Manor Lake Australian Labradoodle puppy is essential for it to become a part of your family. Dogs are creatures of nature and will do what comes natural to them such as jumping, barking, chewing and using the bathroom whenever nature happens to call. Training your puppy will make the experience of having a dog much easier, enjoyable and it will even build the strong bond you hold between you and your puppy.

At Manor Lake we encourage positive reinforcement training with praise and treats. Use positive reinforcement by offering your puppy a treat or a lot of praise after he/she performs correctly or learns a command. One thing to keep in mind while using this method is to never scold your puppy for something he/she has been praised for. Also, patience is key when working with your new puppy.

Some treats that our Manor Lake Australian Labradoodles love and are easy for training are:

Durango 95′s Training Treats for Dogs
in Beef, Chicken and Lamb

Canine Genius IQ Treats

Darfinc Dog Rewards: Buddies

Each can be found in our Manor Lake Dog Boutique!

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Manor Lake Koa at Marymoor Park

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

Hi Kim,

Just checking in to say hello. We were down in Redmond at Marymoor Park over the weekend and think we ran into one of Koa’s cousins?… (Attached is a picture of Koa and Charlie.) Charlie is 6 months old. We were thinking he may have been part of a litter just prior to Koa.

We are so happy with Koa. He is a wonderful loving addition to our family. He’s so smart. I put a bell on the door so if I was in the other room he could ring it and I’d know he needed to go outside. I showed him the bell, told him to “ring the bell” and gave him a treat when the bell made a sound. We tried it 3 times until I was sure he knew the bell was there.

10 minutes later Koa got up from the living room and I heard the bell ringing. I gave him a treat and let him outside. 30 minutes later he rang the bell again. When he got up 45 minutes later and rang the bell, I realized he was training me… Room service!!! (We stopped giving him treats for ringing the bell…)

Koa starts obedience training this Friday. He’s got such a sweet gentle disposition, I’m thinking of getting him certified as a therapy dog. We’ll keep you posted.

Thanks again for everything!

Susanne

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Helping Your New Puppy Settle In

Monday, April 25th, 2011

Bringing home a new puppy is exciting for both your family and your new puppy. The first week to ten days are very important in bonding with your puppy and making them feel welcome. Leaving home, their mother and litter mates is a big life change for a puppy but with some patience, time, positive encouragement and lots of love your puppy will fit right in with your routine and family. There are a few simple things you can do to help make your puppy’s transition go smoothly.

-Try to refrain from having a lot of visitors over or overwhelming your puppy with a lot of activity in the first week of arriving.

-Set aside a lot of time to spend with your puppy when they first come home, this is the time where your puppy will bond with you.

-Don’t panic if your puppy’s appetite seems a bit off, this is normal in transitioning into a new home. Offering your puppy some plain canned food is ok too.

-If you have young children make sure to monitor them and your puppy, teaching children how to hold a puppy is also important, their bottom should always be supported.

-Consistency is key, this applies always, being consistent with your puppy is crucial in helping them settle in and figure out your routine.

-Pick a place for your puppy to sleep at night, there really isn’t a right answer here, you can have your puppy sleep in your room with you, in your child’s room or in another room in your home. Picking one place that the puppy can feel is their own is helpful in making them feel secure.

-Finally the most important is giving your puppy lots and lots of love!

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