Hope you are well!

QUESTION

As you know, Skittles was neutered probably a good month or so ago… So wanted to reach out and inquire about Skittles “official papers”, although not a priority at all. If you need piece of mind that the procedure was done – let me know – and I can get vet to write letter, or “snap a picture” – guess in this case – proof is in the “picture”!!

Just let me know – but have been meaning to reach out and ask (although I don’t think we even sent Aspen’s in yet – oopps)

UPDATE

I attached a couple recent pictures of the two pups. They continue to progress. Skittles is the more laid-back and the social butterfly of the bunch, but VERY reliant on Aspen. When Aspen has to go somewhere alone, Skittles just lays down and pouts (sometimes watches out the window for Aspen to come home). Aspen on the other hand, is more tense and down to business –and really enjoys Skittles – but I think as the “leader” has no problem with Skittles out of the house for awhile – he just get excited that he has more time with me to play ball! These guys are a trip together for sure!

They both are completing obedience classes next week – and both did fine. Skittles, once again, being more laid back and less “tense”, did much better around other dogs and with obedience overall (I left him on a sit and stay at end of class by mistake, and left him in training room alone when I stepped out to talk to teacher, only to walk back in and find Skittles the only dog left in class, still on a sit and stay! – really funny and teacher was amazed!)– but they both were the “stars” of their classes – just in different ways!

The instructor used Skittles as a “example” of how a dog should have eye contact with their owner during these “exercises” (Skittles sits and stares at me most of the time in these classes) – little did the instructor know, the reason Skittles always stares me down was that he is too darn smart and knows I have training treats in my pocket! Too funny – I did not say anything and let Skittles get the “credit” he “deserved?!

They are both doing well on potty training – I still catch one or the other “occasionally” having a pee accident – and I’m convinced it has nothing to do with training and accidents – it is all because they are mad about something (like being left alone sometimes) – and decides to deliver a “message” – no poos though! Similarly, when I went out of town a month or so ago – Skittles got mad and chewed the living room window sill – which he NEVER has done. Well after the correction there and some “bitter apple” no chew spray – he has gotten over chewing window sills!

That’s all for now – will send more pictures this month – has been a busy summer!

It is Aspen’s B-Day this week!

Take good care.

I’m enclosing two pictures of Bode. We went camping on the Maine Coast last week. He is growing fast and had his first short “do” right before vacation. He no longer looks “puppish” , now a young dog.

He is doing well in his puppy classes and has learned to sit, lay down and wait (short waits LOL). We are working on walking. He fetches and brings the ball back and drops it at my feet and sits (all for treats LOL) but he gets rid of a lot of energy. In September we will go into a group class and the next level.

He went on his first big dog hike yesterday and loved it. Wasn’t sure if he was ready and was willing to turn back but he was full speed ahead and still had enough energy last night for his play time.

He attracted so much attention on the beach in Maine. People couldn’t believe he was a standard poodle. No one around here is used to seeing the parti. He is such a good boy and we couldn’t be more happy or proud of him. Anyone who asks about him and where he came from, you are recommended with glowing praise.

Hope you enjoy the pictures. Will send more when he is bigger.

Thanks