Comments on: Meet Henri

By: Rebecca Plotnick

Rebecca Plotnick — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 02:14:19 +0000

In reply to Dianne W.

Dianne,

He can't keep growing!! I love him little! He is just the sweetest puppy. I will take your advice about waiting until after his shots. He does walk around the block with me now to get puppy energy out. The vet-approved this walk just not too far and we don't go to any parks.
He loves to run and I hate it but seeing him so happy makes me run a bit with him.
I really appreciate you sending me this! Thank you!

Keep in touch xo
Rebecca

By: Dianne W

Dianne W — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 20:26:56 +0000

We've had two goldendoodles, doodles are the best. Be super careful until at least two weeks after Henri gets ALL his shots. I have a friend who took her Great Dane puppy to a dog park too soon, the pup got Parvo and died even though she was vaccinated. Try to walk where other dogs don't go, not easy in a city. Don't neuter until about 12-18 months, dogs need those hormones for proper growth. Get super-chewer toys, I saw a photo of a kong which are best. From what you've posted more recently I would guess Henri is going to be closer to 40 pounds fully grown. Both of our doodles (one male, one female) kept growing until they were age two.

By: Rebecca Plotnick

Rebecca Plotnick — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 22:49:59 +0000

In reply to Patricia H.

Thank you so much, Patricia! He is loving the snow and being out in nature. I am waiting for the vet appointment next week to see if he gets an all-clear for people food. Bernedoodles have sensitive stomachs

By: Patricia H

Patricia H — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 21:39:18 +0000

Henry – a cutie! Luv the snow on him – he may be unsure being he is such a puppy yet. Keep warm and keep safe! Puppy advice? I had a Tibetan Spaniel – very stubborn breed – took two years to train him. But I got to say – he can/did hold it* for hours and hours – we would get home late feeling so guilty and rushed him outside asap. After the crating, if I went out for a FEW hrs. – I would leash him securely*** to a doorknob – short leash but long enough for him to lay down comfortably; this way he would hold it or if not – at least not all over the house. ‘Fed him light’ at about 11am. Only piece of toast w/butter when I had my morning coffee. This said – one learns to time their pooh-habits. Ps. He lived 18yrs and we miss him still. Oh, and important – give him natural foods at times – small amounts of boiled rice mixed boiled chicken, boiled beef etc. At Thanksgiving – turkey and bit of gravy/potato – and he will love you forever. 😉

By: Jo-Anne L.

Jo-Anne L. — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:57:19 +0000

How exciting Rebecca!! Congratulations....he is such a cutie! I grew up with dogs but live in an apartment and have a cat. Having a pet adds alot of love to your life especially if you live alone and during a pandemic. I couldn't have managed without the unconditional love that my kitty provides. The same thing will be true for you and Henri. Enjoy his puppyhood and all the "firsts." Thanks for sharing your good news and here's to more posts on Henri!!

By: Collette

Collette — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 04:38:36 +0000

What a little gem! We have an 11 month Bernedoodle named Ruby and she is such a good pup. It’s a great breed and he will bring you endless joy!

By: Rebecca Plotnick

Rebecca Plotnick — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:02:02 +0000

In reply to Dana.

Thank you, Dana! I am in love! He is the perfect cuddle bug right now. I hope he is around for at least 10 years right by my side. Dogs are the best!

By: Dana

Dana — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 23:34:03 +0000

LOVE!!!!!! How cute is Henri?!!!!! Congratulations! You will have the best life with Henri. I have had my Jack Russell Terrier, Ivy Bees, for 10 years and she is my joy.

By: Rebecca Plotnick

Rebecca Plotnick — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 19:23:35 +0000

In reply to Anissia.

Thank you, Anissia! I love him so much and we are already great friends. He has made me so happy in just a short amount of time

By: Anissia

Anissia — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:44:29 +0000

Bonjour Henri!!! He is absolutely adorable! Crate training is a great idea and helped so much when I was training my cockapoo Beaux. Only advice I have is to love him and have lots of fun with your new fur baby!

By: Fidelma

Fidelma — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:45:38 +0000

Congratulations Rebecca .. Henri is adorable. I too added a fur baby to the family on December 8th
I will post a photo on your Facebook page.

Puppy Advice: Listen to your Breeder, ask them for advice regarding vaccinations, neutering etc.
6 months is way too young to neuter.

You will have many years of pure joy

xx Fidelma

By: Judith

Judith — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 03:58:57 +0000

SO.CUTE.
Puppy advice (I’ve learned the hard way in some cases and wished I hadn’t had to):
1. Buy some kind of stroller or bag for the puppy, since he shouldn’t be walking outside until he is vaccinated. Dogs pick up diseases through their paws.
2. Don’t skip those regular vet appointments when they’re little. They require regular vaccinations and deworming for the first few months.
3. Neuter the dog at 6 months. Don’t agonize over it. It’s better for them and for you, unless you want to become a breeder.
4. Ugggh potty training! Dogs do better with a firm set of rules and a routine. If they have multiple places to go to the bathroom (like pee pads and outside), it gets really confusing for them. Make going out a regular thing, like every three hours, until they get the message (and he will pretty quickly as long as you’re consistent). If he really needs to go, you’ll notice him getting frantic and pacing and sniffing, so observation is important.
5. Have a space for him where he can just be a dog and you can walk away for a bit when you need to work (or sleep!) or run an errand. The crate is a great idea, but maybe also get some fencing for an indoor pen so that he can have a place with his toys and water bowl (with a large, washable pad on the floor in case of accidents) and he can run around while you can’t supervise him. It takes a while for dogs to be “trustworthy” in the house, what with the need to potty train and get through the chewing phase. It will set him up for success. All he wants in life is to please you, but he’s got these puppy instincts. He’s not trying to be bad by having a pee inside or chewing on something he shouldn’t. He’s just a dog, and he will love you and be more loyal to you than any human; just don’t lose it with him. A firm “no” works wonders, and giving him a special space will help both of you keep your sanity.
6. Groom that doodle! Doodles need to be groomed regularly (like ever 4-6 weeks) unfortunately, and you should probably start brushing him ASAP so he gets used to it. My dog had to be shaved due to mats when the groomer closed during the pandemic for a couple months. Even my regular brushing couldn’t save her floof. :(
7. Socialize the dog. This doesn’t come naturally to a lot of people, since we’re socialized at school and work. We don’t think that dogs need exposure to, to all kinds of dogs and people. It’s hard during a pandemic, but dogs have a small window of time that they can be socialized, so try to I introduce him to different kinds of people, kids, and look into a puppy class or puppy play dates where he can socialize with dogs of different sizes and breeds (but who have had the same vaccinations as him!). It’s better to have him socialize in an environment where a trainer is supervising, so they can monitor any aggression. Dog parks are for later, like after he’s neutered! Big dogs who haven’t been socialized can do great harm to puppies, and not everyone at the dog park has trained and socialized their dog. Better to start off in a controlled environment where all owners, pups, and staff are in the same page.

Hope this helps!