Deposits trickling in

[Tink]

I'm so excited!
These dogs love to have jobs... and I had a call from someone this evening who wants a pup that would be trained to work with him. He's a police officer who does water search and rescue and so the dog would have to be very friendly, willing to approach strangers without hesitation, would have to love the water, be able to manuever in tall grass, etc. I can't be at all threatening looking, and should be as low shedding and hypoallergenic as possible. Quite a long list!

I'd LOVE if I can get my pups known in a working capacity! This guy knows someone who has a pup from Canada's last litter and is very impressed with that one, which is why he looked me up. My fingers are crossed that one of my pups will fill his needs.

[Dobie]

Oh Tink- how exciting about being an official working dog - can't wait to hear how that goes.

[DianaB]

Originally Posted by Tink

I'm so excited!
These dogs love to have jobs... and I had a call from someone this evening who wants a pup that would be trained to work with him. He's a police officer who does water search and rescue and so the dog would have to be very friendly, willing to approach strangers without hesitation, would have to love the water, be able to manuever in tall grass, etc. I can't be at all threatening looking, and should be as low shedding and hypoallergenic as possible. Quite a long list!

I'd LOVE if I can get my pups known in a working capacity! This guy knows someone who has a pup from Canada's last litter and is very impressed with that one, which is why he looked me up. My fingers are crossed that one of my pups will fill his needs.

Wow! That would be so impressive!!! I hope that it works out.

[judy]

Wow! That is so fantastic. You might become known for breeding dogs suited for jobs like this!

It's a good thing you didn't get that stupid job from that place I'm boycotting!

Very, very exciting!!!

[Janet]

What a wonderful honor for your breeding Tink!! I think that would be great to be able to raise working dogs....WOW!!!

[Taurus Babe]

Originally Posted by Tink

I'm so excited!
These dogs love to have jobs... and I had a call from someone this evening who wants a pup that would be trained to work with him. He's a police officer who does water search and rescue and so the dog would have to be very friendly, willing to approach strangers without hesitation, would have to love the water, be able to manuever in tall grass, etc. I can't be at all threatening looking, and should be as low shedding and hypoallergenic as possible. Quite a long list!

I'd LOVE if I can get my pups known in a working capacity! This guy knows someone who has a pup from Canada's last litter and is very impressed with that one, which is why he looked me up. My fingers are crossed that one of my pups will fill his needs.

Wow that is so exciting! How cool would that be! I hope it works out and one of your pups goes to him!!! Keep us in the know!

[Marilyn]

I have been telling my husband so much about you and what you are doing. He told me I just have to show him what one of these Labradoodles looks like. He saw a chocolate lab in the front yard the other day and that started our most recent conversation about you and your chocolates.

Hope this works out for the police officer and you!!!

[Tink]

Thanks Marilyn, I'm really enjoying myself watching these little sweeties grow.

I think I lucked out again too... I'd placed a couple ads looking for some used kennel panels so I can split up the dogs as needed... such as when one's in season and I don't want her bred, or when they have a litter and don't want the other dogs near them... Last night I got a call from someone who has several 6 foot high 5 and 10 foot long industrial panels that he wants to get rid of. They're much more heavy gauge than what you'd buy at Lowes etc in their kennel packages. He also has gates, and a few in not so great shape that he'd toss in for "parts" for repairs down the line. These connect to each other with no poles or posts needed. So you can put up a kennel in 10 minutes if needed. All together he has about 20 pieces and offered them to me for less than 2 of the cheap Lowes kennels would be.
IF all goes as planned we'll be picking up the panels tomorrow.

[katcarasella]

It isn't luck Tink, good things happen to good people.
I'm so excited for you, I hope all goes well and the puppies are able to be working dogs, they could help so many people that way, not to mention how happy the dogs would be.

[Tink]

I'm at 3 of the current litter and 2 of Bella's upcoming litter reserved. With a couple more deposits expected quite soon.

I had the cutest little 5 yr old boy here today with his parents looking at the pups. He started out quite shy of me and the pups, but before long he was trying to convince me that he's a nice person, so could take a pup home today rather than wait almost 7 more weeks to pick it up. He was really sweet. He promised he'll cuddle with the pup when his parents read him his bedtime stories so the puppy can hear them too.
He finally agreed to wait since I promised to send him pictures and let them know how she's doing while he waits.

[DianaB]

Originally Posted by Tink

I'm at 3 of the current litter and 2 of Bella's upcoming litter reserved. With a couple more deposits expected quite soon.

I had the cutest little 5 yr old boy here today with his parents looking at the pups. He started out quite shy of me and the pups, but before long he was trying to convince me that he's a nice person, so could take a pup home today rather than wait almost 7 more weeks to pick it up. He was really sweet. He promised he'll cuddle with the pup when his parents read him his bedtime stories so the puppy can hear them too.
He finally agreed to wait since I promised to send him pictures and let them know how she's doing while he waits.

Awwww, how cute! Can't you just picture your pup snuggled next to the little boy while his Mom or Dad read a bedtime story!! Your pup will definitely have his own little pal, it sounds like!!!

[Tink]

I was hoping to have had my kennel panels picked up by now so we could get working on them this weekend, but we haven't been able to match up everyone's schedules to get them home. I have to borrow a trailer, Josh has to be off work to drive 75 miles one way to get to them, the guy we're getting them from has to be home to help load them up, and so far it's not happened.

I spoke with the seller again last night and he's going to be gone all weekend, so now we're shooting from sometime this next week. It's a good thing we're not in a rush to get it done, but if this continues we might end up short of time.

I want to move Canada and her litter outside at 3 weeks. I want to get Bella her own pen and doghouse before she delivers toward the end of May. I need to be able to separate Chip and Hickory when she comes into season. So I need a minimum of 4 separate areas, all with houses and enough room for a litter to be with their dam in at least 2 of them. Ideally I'd like a separate fenced-in area where I can take pups to meet buyers so I can leave the ones already reserved out of the mix and maybe have a couple wooden benches for people to sit on in there as well. All in good time I guess. LOL