DISappearing Peeps...Vol. 3! All are Welcome!

[Wonders10]

Hey peeps,

been eating horribly, blah blah blah...going to start anew on monday.

Anyway, looking for advice on getting a dog. As you know I had phoebe. I say had because she is still living with my mom. They had a slightly stronger bond than I did with her since she slept in her room with her and took her on most of the walks. Although I did the "fun" stuff like vets and groomer appointments.

Anyway, I'm thinking of a goldendoodle. And I found a breeder in Orlando who has 2 litters coming next month that would be available for december take homes. They also offer a "boot camp" for your puppy so they will be semi-trained when you take them home. That's optional and additional of course. I know the responsibility and time it takes to have a dog. Financially I'm ok to support a dog. Just wondering if anyone has any advice for this breed or how to know for sure (I'm like 75%) that it's time or this is the right way to go.

I posted a thread on the community forum and I have a feeling it's going to turn into a "how dare you buy your dog from a "breeder" instead of rescuing a dog, etc." and with my pms I may not be able to bite my tongue because the poodle and other dog rescues in florida are slim pickens right now. I'm not going to adopt any old dog just because its in a shelter.

Anyway, would love some good ol' peep advice.

 

[Disneyfreak92]

Cograts to the new Auntie! A girl, huh? That's exciting! One of my closest friends (Some of you may remember her from her wedding pics from last summer that I took. Her DH was in an accident at a motorcycle race 3 days before the wedding, and was in a neck brace at the wedding.) just had a boy in June. He is ADORABLE! But there is just something about girls. I do just LOVE my friend's little one though. I took some pics of him last weekend in the outfit I bought her for her baby shower...

Shannon - Sorry no advice on the breed. You know how much time a dog will take. If you feel you'll have enough time, go for it. If you're questionable, wait a little while. I've been a little out of the loop lately. Have you started the new job yet? What's the schedule like? I do know that if I could have, I would have taken a week off when we brought Jasper home from the breeder, but we were just back from a Disney trip. We picked her up on a Friday night, and we were home with her Saturday and Sunday, I think FIL or my mom came by to check on her/stay with her on Monday, and DH was home with her on Tuesday. But it didn't feel like enough. She's a really good girl now though, so I guess we did OK.

 

[Wonders10]

Lynda - I did start the new job. Working in a school so my hours are 7:30-3:00. Because I'm at 2 different schools I leave sometime between 7 and 7:15 every day and one of the schools is super close so I could come home for lunch 3 days a week in the beginning to take the dog out. The breeders crate train the dog and give you the crate when you pick the dog up so hopefully he will be used to using it. We never crated phoebe, at least not after the first couple months, but if the dog likes it then that's fine with me. I will be getting the dog in December, possibly early January if I decide to send her to their "boot camp" which is either 2 or 4 weeks depending on how much I want to spend. They teach her the basic commands, socialization, take her to public places, and even swimming. So I may possibly get her while I'm still on my chrismas vacation if not shortly thereafter.

My mom is hesitant because we are planning a 10 day trip to ireland in june of next year. I don't like it but I would be willing to board the new dog, who will be around 8 months, if necessary. It's also possible my cousin will be able to doggy-sit.

I have been hesitant with other dogs and even cats that I've seen online or in pet stores but this one is really standing out with me for some reason so I'm taking it as a sign that this is the dog that I am meant to get. I'm going to think about it the next couple days and then fill out an application (maybe). Still would love to hear other's thoughts on getting a new dog!

 

[my2boysrtwicethefun]

Its a baby girl!! Lyla Mae, she is gorgeous! Im such a proud aunt tonight!

Congratulations Auntie. I'm sure she is a beautiful Post a picture when you have time.

Congratulations

Thanks.

Lynda, your friend's baby is sooooooooo cute. Great pictures BTW.

 

[UtahMama]

I ate a footlong corn dog (minus 4 bites) at the State Fair today!
It was just barely out of the fryer and was a big time "treat".

BUT, my poor stomach afterward felt like I drank Crisco (probably did!).

I DID resist the funnel cakes...but only because it's a hot day in Utah today and they didn't sound very good. So according to my fuzzy math, I SAVED 1,000 calories and 200 grams of fat Making the corn dog practically "free"!



Lynda- OMGoodness, that is one cute baby boy! You really are a talented photographer!


Shannon- A new puppy! Maybe consider rescuing one from a shelter? Good luck in finding a fur-baby!


Hi Fran! I see you are here and wanted to say hey!

 

[Wonders10]

UM - I have looked at SOOOO many poodle rescues in the state as well as local humane societies. My apartment will not allow most of the breeds that are at the shelters and the poodle rescues don't have many standards or even minis - just toys and I really want a sturdier/bigger dog. I do keep looking but the dog that I want are so hard to find in shelters/rescues. I hate that I might not rescue but I may not have much of a choice.

 

[Disneyfreak92]

Lynda - I did start the new job. Working in a school so my hours are 7:30-3:00. Because I'm at 2 different schools I leave sometime between 7 and 7:15 every day and one of the schools is super close so I could come home for lunch 3 days a week in the beginning to take the dog out. The breeders crate train the dog and give you the crate when you pick the dog up so hopefully he will be used to using it. We never crated phoebe, at least not after the first couple months, but if the dog likes it then that's fine with me. I will be getting the dog in December, possibly early January if I decide to send her to their "boot camp" which is either 2 or 4 weeks depending on how much I want to spend. They teach her the basic commands, socialization, take her to public places, and even swimming. So I may possibly get her while I'm still on my chrismas vacation if not shortly thereafter.

My mom is hesitant because we are planning a 10 day trip to ireland in june of next year. I don't like it but I would be willing to board the new dog, who will be around 8 months, if necessary. It's also possible my cousin will be able to doggy-sit.

I have been hesitant with other dogs and even cats that I've seen online or in pet stores but this one is really standing out with me for some reason so I'm taking it as a sign that this is the dog that I am meant to get. I'm going to think about it the next couple days and then fill out an application (maybe). Still would love to hear other's thoughts on getting a new dog!

We crate trained. Seems to have worked really well. Now she has the whole kitchen while we're gone, and we only put her in the crate at night to sleep. When we're home, she's out in the house with us, with the "dining room" (actually our home gym) blocked off because the cat food and litter box are in there, and she will NOT leave those alone. But she does like her crate. The "boot camp" thing sounds cool. For what it's worth, the owner of our training facility, where we still take Jasper for agility, says that 8 weeks is pushing it for a good age to take a dog home from the breeder. She says even at 8 weeks the puppy is missing valuable bonding time with its new owner. I can see that. But I'm no expert. Just thought I'd share what she said. It sounds like you have a pretty nice schedule for caring for a puppy. Whatever you decide, good luck! And I can't wait to see pics of a new puppy if you do go that route.

I ate a footlong corn dog (minus 4 bites) at the State Fair today!
It was just barely out of the fryer and was a big time "treat".

BUT, my poor stomach afterward felt like I drank Crisco (probably did!).

I DID resist the funnel cakes...but only because it's a hot day in Utah today and they didn't sound very good. So according to my fuzzy math, I SAVED 1,000 calories and 200 grams of fat Making the corn dog practically "free"!



Lynda- OMGoodness, that is one cute baby boy! You really are a talented photographer!

According to an article I read on msn a couple of months ago, corn dogs are actually one of the wiser choices at the fair. Not that they're great for you, but I think you could have done much worse. Good for you for passing on the funnel cake!

And thanks! He is SUCH a sweet baby too. Great cuddler!

 

[Wonders10]

Lynda - so are you saying that 8 weeks is too early or old to go home with their new owner? Sorry I'm having a "duh" moment.

We got Phoebe when she was 10 weeks and there was NO lack of bonding. She couldn't be more attached to either of us, especially my mom.

Speaking of dogs, does anyone watch Greatest American Dog on CBS? I'm rooting for Presley!

 

[DisneyLaura]

Thanks. I had stated that I made an 84 but I just found out yesterday that there was an error on one of the questions and so I actually made an 85.

That's even better, cool beans

DisneyGalUK Congrats on being an auntie, post pictures when you can

Anyway, I'm thinking of a goldendoodle. And I found a breeder in Orlando who has 2 litters coming next month that would be available for december take homes. They also offer a "boot camp" for your puppy so they will be semi-trained when you take them home. That's optional and additional of course. I know the responsibility and time it takes to have a dog. Financially I'm ok to support a dog. Just wondering if anyone has any advice for this breed or how to know for sure (I'm like 75%) that it's time or this is the right way to go.

I posted a thread on the community forum and I have a feeling it's going to turn into a "how dare you buy your dog from a "breeder" instead of rescuing a dog, etc." and with my pms I may not be able to bite my tongue because the poodle and other dog rescues in florida are slim pickens right now. I'm not going to adopt any old dog just because its in a shelter.

Anyway, would love some good ol' peep advice.

Shannon there is a woman who has a goldendoodle and he's HUGE. But she loves him. He probably stands up to my waist. I don't know how big of a dog you want but he totally looks like a poodle with his hair and then the size of a golden.

Cograts to the new Auntie! A girl, huh? That's exciting! One of my closest friends (Some of you may remember her from her wedding pics from last summer that I took. Her DH was in an accident at a motorcycle race 3 days before the wedding, and was in a neck brace at the wedding.) just had a boy in June. He is ADORABLE! But there is just something about girls. I do just LOVE my friend's little one though. I took some pics of him last weekend in the outfit I bought her for her baby shower...

Ok that baby is so cute I just want to bite him to pieces. What's his name? Cute ouftit by the way.

I ate a footlong corn dog (minus 4 bites) at the State Fair today!
It was just barely out of the fryer and was a big time "treat".

Wendy corn dogs are my favorite at a fair. I wouldn't have been able to resist either.

 

[dwheatl]

UM - Funny coincidence. I bought corn dogs at the grocery store today. They're 160 calories apiece, and that didn't seem like too bad a treat to me.

Sometimes I eat the vegetarian ones, but this time I got chicken. Yum.

 

[DisneyObsession]

Good Morning All!!!

Had a crazy traveling weekend, so didn't eat great, but did better than I usually do while traveling. No Dunkin Donuts!!! (OK...I did have a Coolatta, but no donuts or muffins!)

Anyway, I am back on track today.

Shannon...Crate training is great for a dog. We have trained dogs for Guiding Eyes for the Blind, and they advocate crate training. It is a place the dog can go to "get away".

Wendy...The funnel cake would have been way worse than the corn dog! Good choice!!! How's the house going? We just took ours off the market and may try again in a few years. Now we have a "to do" list.

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Hey Peeps

Thanks to all for the baby well-wishes!

Lynda - You're right, there is something special about a little girl
Your pictures are absolutely fantastic! Seriously, you are so talented! And, your friends little on is gorgeous!

Im going strong with the water, ok on the exercise - got to get myself into gear!

Have a great day everyone

 

[DisneyLaura]

Well my weekend was ok until yesterday. My nephews birthday party was yesterday and my SIL is spanish so there was rice and beans, yummy (two helpings of that), small piece of cake (no frosting), cheeseburger and hot dog. Back on track today. I will officially be a working woman in an hour. I'm going back to my old job before I had DD at the hospital and only on Mondays. I told DS7 that it's Disney money and he was very happy. I was so sad this morning for him though he told me he his ear hurt (tube baby) and then I asked him are you sure your ear hurt and he started to laugh a little and hide his face then he started to cry and when I asked him why he didn't want to go to school (which has only been 7 days) he told me that he wanted to spend more time with him. He's a very sensatitive child but when he's home he doesn't sit on my lap or anything. I told him that everyone goes to school and then reminded him again that I'll be working when he gets home but nannie will be here (my mom) and don't forgot that Disney has a HUGE lego store that he can buy whatever he wants. Of course we're not going until next year but whatever works, right? I'll see everyone tonight or tomorrow morning for sure. Have a skinny day everyone.

 

[UtahMama]

I'm another one who's pro crate training.

Laura- yay on going back to work! One day is do-able

Gayle- I dont want to take ours off the market, because it's reeeeeally slow here as far as selling goes. The house just like ours up the street just barely sold and it was on the market for about 9 months We shall see. Sigh.

 

[missnarwhale]

I had a pretty bad weekend! I was always on the move and had no time to cook, thus I ate out. When I have options, I choose poorly!

Meh! Monday is another day. Why are weekends so hard?!

 

[Wonders10]

Laura - this woman I think sometimes breeds miniature poodles with goldens so the 2 litters I'm looking at are not quite as large as some goldendoodles. The max she claims is 60 lbs which I'm okay with. Phoebe is 55 but long and lean, while doodles I think look bigger and more "robust".

I've been thinking about it a lot and I keep getting really excited thinking about getting one instead of apprehensive and worried its not time yet. I may put in the application. Who knows - all those dogs may be spoken for and I could be put on a waiting list for the next litter.

 

[Disneyfreak92]

Lynda - so are you saying that 8 weeks is too early or old to go home with their new owner? Sorry I'm having a "duh" moment.

We got Phoebe when she was 10 weeks and there was NO lack of bonding. She couldn't be more attached to either of us, especially my mom.

Speaking of dogs, does anyone watch Greatest American Dog on CBS? I'm rooting for Presley!

She was saying 8 weeks was too old. And my guess would be that it would apply more to some breeds than others. But like I said, I'm no expert. We brought Jasper home at about 9-10 weeks, and while we bonded, she was a bit independent. She is more attached to us now though. But part of that my be the beagle.

Ok that baby is so cute I just want to bite him to pieces. What's his name? Cute ouftit by the way.

I know, right? I HAVE to squeeze his cheeks every time I see him. His name is Braden (pronounced Bray-den), and he is a really sweet baby. My friend is visiting her family in WI right now. I wish she was in town because I look at those pics, and I just want to hold him! And thanks - I LOVE that outfit. I am wishing I had bought it in more than one size now.

Hey Peeps

Thanks to all for the baby well-wishes!

Lynda - You're right, there is something special about a little girl
Your pictures are absolutely fantastic! Seriously, you are so talented! And, your friends little on is gorgeous!

Im going strong with the water, ok on the exercise - got to get myself into gear!

Have a great day everyone

I hope we get to see pics of the little princess soon. And thank you very much. That little guy's gonna have his own personal photographer growing up, and I'm gonna have great material for my portfolio.

I did better with exercise (45 minutes total of walking) than I did with water or food today. Although I didn't do terribly on food, and I am still working on the water.

 

[Wonders10]

Lynda - that is so strange. 8 weeks seems so young to be "old"! Aren't they supposed to stay somewhere like 6-8 weeks with the mom before going to a new home though?

I would risk it though...my personal opinion is you can bond with a dog no matter what age. Look at the bazillions of rescues that are typically adults and just love their new families? Just a thought - definitely not based on anything factual

 

[dwheatl]

I will officially be a working woman in an hour. I'm going back to my old job before I had DD at the hospital and only on Mondays. I told DS7 that it's Disney money and he was very happy. I was so sad this morning for him though he told me he his ear hurt (tube baby) and then I asked him are you sure your ear hurt and he started to laugh a little and hide his face then he started to cry and when I asked him why he didn't want to go to school (which has only been 7 days) he told me that he wanted to spend more time with him. He's a very sensitive child but when he's home he doesn't sit on my lap or anything. I told him that everyone goes to school and then reminded him again that I'll be working when he gets home but nannie will be here (my mom) and don't forgot that Disney has a HUGE lego store that he can buy whatever he wants. Of course we're not going until next year but whatever works, right? I'll see everyone tonight or tomorrow morning for sure. Have a skinny day everyone.

That touched my heart. Poor little guy. Working part time when they are little is the best. I felt like when I got tired of being home, it was time to go to work, and when I was tired of work, it was time to be home. What a blessing for you to have your mom there. And we still use Disney bribes with our kids to this day. That's how we get them to continue to come on vacation with us.
Almost forgot to say, I am really slamming down the veggies this week. I just cooked a massive pot of zucchini, tomato, and onion. Last night I ate so much broccoli I was gagging (okay, now I know not to eat it on a totally empty stomach). It really does cut down on how much else I can eat, which I guess is the point.

 

[LMO429]

Hey Peeps!!!

Sorry I have not been posting as frequently I am SUPER busy with the last minute details of the wedding. Yesterday alone I completed the seating chart and fill out the Limo paperwork for the 2 limos we are using that day along with 2 55 passenger motor coaches (similiar to the magical express buses) to transport guests from the hotel to the reception area.

I had my second fitting on Friday at Kleinfelds, I was extremely happy because while I had my dress on the owner of kleinfelds came over to me personally commented on how much she loved my dress!!! I thought she was just saying it to me but then she proceeded to write down who the designor was and the style number she told me she loves it so much she wants to recommend my dress to other girls!!!

This weekend I have my girlfriends bachelorette party in Montauk the weather is not looking so hot for the weekend!

I am still stressing the weather for the wedding day last night I had a dream I was crying because it poured and in my dream i said to my mom "this isnt how I pictured my wedding day" then she started crying and I actually woke up this morning with tears in my eyes..and YES i know in the grand scheme of life it raining on your wedding day is NOTHING compared to the other trials and tribulations people come through on a daily basis, but I keep thinking how hard my fiance is working and how how my father has worked and sacrificies his whole life to pay for my special day so I think we deserve and am hoping for a little sunshine.