Live in the Seattle area? You might want to check out the Seattle Humane Society’s Classes and Training programs.  They look like a lot fun and would be something that benefits you and your Manor Lake Australian Labradoodle. Classes include-

• Doga: Yoga with Your Dog
• Single Session Workshops and Seminars
• Flyball
• Foundation Dog Training: Puppy Head Start, Puppy Manners, Dog Manners & NEW Double Dog Manners
• Continuing Dog Training: Super Puppy, Super Manners & CANINE Good Citizen
• Advanced Dog Training: Manners About Town & NEW Control Unleashed!
• Agility
• Playgroups
• Reactive Rover: Managing On Leash Dog-to-Dog Aggression
• Pet First Aid

For more information on these classes click HERE. Be sure to let us know how they go if you attend any!

We just received this park suggestion from one of our followers on Twitter.

Runyan Canyon Park in Hollywood, California at the top of Fuller Avenue.  Great Place to hike and let your dog play off leash. Get our app in the iTunes Store its FREE!

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Manor Lake Royal Aero is here visiting Manor Lake from her guardian home in Canada. We’re enjoying her visit and she’s getting to visit with some of her doggy friends. Kim took a few pictures of her and we thought they turned out great! Thought we would share them with all of you.

We get many questions about Pet Sitters and Boarding your Australian Labradoodle when families go on vacation.  The below is an article that veterinarian Dr. Susan Wright wrote for Manor Lake.

You’ve been looking forward to the family vacation for quite some time, but unfortunately an important part of your family can’t go. This can cause a mixed bag of emotions including feeling guilt at leaving your four legged friend behind, feeling fear that they won’t be looked after properly, dreading having to find them a carer, all mixed together with the excitement of finally having a holiday. Here are a few ideas to help you calm down and deal with the situation, so you’ll all be happy.

The best scenario for your dog when you go away is to have a good friend or relative, who loves your dog almost as much as you do, come and stay at your place. This is by far the least stressful solution for your dog, and they’ll be able to keep an eye on your house at the same time. Unfortunately, this isn’t always possible so you need a backup option.

You could send him to your friend’s or relative’s home for his own little vacation. Do you have someone that would welcome your dog into their home while you are gone? He will feel more comfortable with someone he already knows rather than with a stranger.

If that is not feasible either, then you can find a dog minder that you can pay to stay in your home, or to take your dog into theirs. The number one criteria for this sitter are that they must genuinely love your dog. Once that has been confirmed, everything else can be worked out. You’ll be able to tell if your potential sitter is a dog lover when you first meet them, and your dog will let you know if he likes them too.

Some people confine their dog to an area where they can’t make a mess or cause too much damage, and have a person look in on their dog once or twice a day while they are gone. Being alone for so long can make your dog anxious, and this can in fact be dangerous for your do. If your dog suddenly becomes ill or injured, he can be left to suffer for a long time, until his next scheduled visit from his carer.

Another good option is to use a boarding kennel for your dog. If you need to find a kennel, how can you really be sure whether it is suitable for your dog? The only way is to visit the establishment, and thoroughly check it out. Make sure it is clean, and meet the people who will be caring for your dog. It’s important that you make sure your dog isn’t going to be kenneled with unfamiliar dogs from other families. This has been known to result in fights, and severe injuries to the dogs involved.

Although the kennels may not look very luxurious, that may not matter too much to your dog. If he has shelter, a soft bed, and some playtime every day, he’ll be fine for the time you’re away.

Leaving your dog when you go on a holiday can be as stressful on you as it is on your dog. Make plans for your dog well before you leave, so that you can spend your vacation without worry or stress over the wellbeing of your dog. You both deserve it.

This guest post is brought especially to you by Dog Fence DIY’s staff veterinarian Dr. Susan Wright. Dog Fence DIY will help you choose the right system for you and your pet, help you install it, and help train your pet to use your new system. Dog Fence DIY has the <a href=”http://www.dogfencediy.com/reviews/review_innotek-iuc5100/“>Innotek 5100</a> system at the best available price. For more dog fence information see <a href=”http://www.cityofboston.gov/animalcontrol/socializing.asp“>here</a>

Today the featured product in our Manor Lake Dog Boutique is our Zanies brand Pastel Rope Toy!

Zanies Pastel Rope Toy
Safe for chewing and tough and intriguing enough for extended play, Zanies® Pastel Rope Toys are a great way to satisfy any dog’s natural desire to chew. This pastel rope toy features two interconnected colorful rope rings with tennis balls secured on each side. Perfect for tugging and tossing around, it also helps keep a dog’s teeth and gums healthy.
End-to-end, measures 14″.

Get it HERE in our Manor Lake Dog Boutique!

Rachael Ray always has fun and easy recipes for dogs- thought this one looked tasty and wanted to share it with our Manor Lake families!

Doggie Tuna Casserole
Serves 4

Note: Always check with your vet about which foods are appropriate for you to share with your pet.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup half-and-half or whole milk
• 1 can tuna in water (6 ounces), drained
• 1 cup cooked egg noodles
• 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Directions

In a medium size saucepan, heat the half-and-half over medium heat. Mash in the tuna. Stir in the noodles, peas and cheese. Let cool.

From Rachael Ray’s Recipe Database

Manor Lake’s Dog Friendly Planet

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.

INCLUDES CATEGORIES:

Restaurants
Parks
Veterinarians
Hotels

FEATURES:

Find by City:
Need to plan your next excursion to a new town or city? Find dog-friendly places from Manor Lake’s database.

Find Nearby:
Need to finds a place right away, or are you a local looking for something recommended and new? A search nearby brings you results within 15 miles of you.

Get Directions:
Request directions on Google maps right from the app!

Add to Contacts:
Need to save the number and address for later? Save the information in your address book in one click!

Rating and Reviews:
Share your experiences by assigning paw ratings to each location, and read the reviews from others! Manor Lake will help you decide the best place for you and the pooch. Be sure see the reviews by other dog lovers for insider tips.

Add Locations:
Did Manor Lake miss a dog friendly location or business? Add it directly from your iPhone/iPod Touch. Help build out locations in your area.

Tell A Friend:
Have a favorite human that you need to meet? Email them and let them know where you are, and if they have an iPhone, they can look up the information on their own free Manor Lake DOG FRIENDLY PLANET app.

 Download the app for FREE from iTunes HERE

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

Thank you Jocelyn and family for these wonderful pictures of Max!

Hi Kim and Mollie-

This note to you is very overdue.  Max just turned one at the beginning of February and he has become such a big part of our family.  His disposition is very friendly, loving and kind.  He absolutely loves being around our two children – Emma and Henry.  His favorite thing to do is go on car rides with our family.  He gets so excited when you ask him if he wants to go for a ride in the car which of course we all love.

Thank you so much for sending Max to us.  We will keep you updated with pictures.

From,

Jocelyn and Family
Massachusetts