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Finally, here a some recent pictures. He continues to amaze and amuse us. I hope it’s not bad for a dog to get too many kisses Look at that face!

I promise I will send pictures of Palmer soon. I have taken lots, but I don’t boot up the computer much at home; too busy with Palmer and the minis. Palmer weighed 21 pounds at his 12 week check up. He is at the groomers today for his “lets get acquainted session.”
We are in the middle of puppy classes and, as predicted, he is the smartest one in the class. The first class was to teach them to walk on a lead (easy), then to teach them the “sit” command (oh, it appears he already knows that one), our homework for last week was to teach them the “down” command (we mastered that before class was over). Cute the way he dives into the “down”.

We took him to Columbus a few ago with Ruben and Cosette to visit Grandma and Grandpa. Grandpa is in a wheel chair so he got some exposure there for future therapy work. They loved him and my mother-in-law is not much of a dog person.

That’s all for now. Thanks for such a great dog. I don’t think I’ve seen my husband so taken with a new puppy so quickly; he really loves Palmer. (I’ll try to get him in a picture)

Just wanted to let you know that Domino got his 3rd set of shots tonight and he was very brave. He is 28 lbs. The vet said he will be quite large (he predicts 80-95lbs). He also said that he has never seen a Standard his size at 3months old. He thinks Domino is beautiful (doesn’t see many parties) and he gave him lots of kisses. Great Vet. LOL

Anyway, just wanted to tell you about our vet adventure today. Hope all is well. BTW, I hope your boys and girls find good homes soon-they’re getting so big (I wish I could bring them all home). They’re all so sweet-those brown girls are awesome and almost as big as the parti boys already. Too funny.

Just a quick note to remind everyone that the “Friends of Standard Poodles” will for the 2nd year, walk in the DTE Cherry Royal Parade, during the National Cherry Festival. Tell everyone to mark and save the date. We would like to have more the 50 + standards walking in the parade this year.

Last year we had 29 dogs, all standard’s, but one who we tagged as our “standard poodle want-a be”. We had a ball. This year we, Carol Thompson and I are planning to have a trailer decorated into a float. What a kick! We are asking for ideas from everyone so please encourage folks to email me. First as early as possible we need to know which dogs and owners will join us for the parade.

Many, who have adopted your dogs, live some distance from Traverse City . If you are one of those folks and plan to walk with us, please plan ahead as Traverse City really gets packed and you will have problems securing a hotel if needed. Some of us in T.C. have room for a few people and their dogs to stay with us.

Last year, we tried to get everyone together for a picnic after the parade. We were too tired. This year I have asked to committee to have us closer to the front of the parade so the dogs will be cooler and less pooped. That includes all of us. As the event nears I will be posting more details with you and as folk RSVP to me I will include their address in those postings.

I really hope we can again make the crowd smile and enjoys our pets almost as much as we enjoy them. Moreover, to let people see what incredible animals we have.

PLAN AHEAD!

JULY 10 2010, Saturday

Contact me as soon as you can to let me know if you’re joining us. If you have any ideas for our float let me know that also.

Hope to see all those from last year and meet many more new “ Friends of Standard Poodles”

See you all soon. Joan

jclouts@charter.net

I just wandered onto your site and had such a fun time looking at the puppy photos of Gigs and Dukey, so I thought I’d send you some recent photos. They’re both doing great and enjoying the company of their new “little” brother–an 11 year old rescue Dachshund (also from Michigan), Jack. Gigs is still the bossy one and Dukey is still my sweet boy. He hates conflict and will avoid it at all costs. But that doesn’t stop him from climbing on the kitchen counter if need be to get more food. He’s a pretty simple-needs dog: love him, feed him, snuggle in bed with him. He’s the hugger–will literally lean into you to hug. Gigs is more of the kissy type. Doesn’t want to be too constricted (ie, no hugging) but will gladly shove her tongue in your mouth when you’re not paying attention. She’s the watchdog, and I suspect sleeps with one eye open at all times, while Duke pretty much goes comatose for ten hour stretches each night. Gigs in my athlete. Duke is all about comfort and not over-exerting himself (unless there’s food at stake). Duke and Jack are best pals and they curl up together whenever we leave home. Gigs and Duke love their weekly hikes in the Rockies (Jack prefers to be carried), and all of them love road trips too. They’re quite good “hotel dogs.” They’re also both great at our annual Halloween party, which involves a lot of kids and adults. Gigs sits on the sidelines and just watches the action, but Duke gets in there and dances with the guests. During one party, I remember looking out at the living room from the kitchen and seeing a conga line dance past. Right in the middle of the dance line was Dukey, with his paws on Clare’s shoulders, and someone else’s hands on Duke’s shoulders. I thought I might wet my pants right then and there.

Well, that’s the news on Reba and Ruben’s daughter and son. We love them dearly!

My boys continue to be wonderful. Gonzo has become very attached to my husband, as Paul is now retired. He’s never too far away from him; Gonzo is now a whopping 85 lbs. with the biggest feet I have ever seen! He has a very goofy (and I mean it in a good way) and happy personality; Fozzie is more reserved and dignified, although Paul can get him riled up when they play catch, and of course we love them both!

I know we have been bad about keeping you updated with Kringle/Cosmo. Here is Cosmo’s 1 year old picture (Dec. 18). Also I wanted to let you know that his Mom has nothing on him when it comes to jumping in the lake. He loves the water, boat, snow, walks, rides and just about everything he can do with someone around. I must say I’m a little jealous because he and Scott are real buddies. I think we need another one to be my buddy. I wanted to post on facebook but didn’t know how to do an album. So her they are…maybe you can post them for me. Thanks for a great dog!!!!!

Ok, I know I send you lots of email but I have to tell you; I am beyond impressed with Domino. He is so extraordinary.

I really find it almost impossible for a 3 month old puppy to be so smart. I started thinking is Barb sure he was born 11/6 and not 12/6? LOL J Let me tell you Barb, I am so proud of this puppy. He is in the crate for about 6 hours from 9AM to about 3PM. Not one accident, not even pee pee. He will *NOT* go potty in the crate. My daughter comes home every day from school expecting to clean up a mess and every day his crate and bedding is bone dry.

What great control and intelligence. He is so clean and conscious of himself. I know people don’t believe the “sitting by the door thing,” but get this…Domino goes and gets my Ugg boot and sits it by the door when he needs to go out. Now how do you like that? LOL I taught him to “shake hands” in literally 2 minutes. Now he does it instantly when he knows I have a treat. He sits on command and waits for his food bowl giving me complete eye contact.

I know I said this before, but I am so glad I found you guys. He is such an incredible puppy. He’s a cuddler, a snuggler, and loves attention and that’s great because I couldn’t love him more. J

This day, we were doing live-find tracking. Our victims were already in place when we got there, so there was no one walking away to tip him off to what we were going to do, or where they headed. Several new puzzles for him to figure out: going from a parking area/ open space to following a hiking path, having to turn off the clear path and into the woods. Also, there were two people walking together, and separating at the end of the trail so he had to make a choice as to which person to continue to follow. This is hard because he has been following a trail that smells like both these people, and he has to remember what his intended victim smells like from just a scented gauze square. This was a scent discrimination problem, as well as varied surfaces and changing landscape. Also the longest trail he had done to date. We started in the parking lot, and I gave him a scented gauze and his command to track. He did great, skirting the edge of the pavement, down a cleared walking path. We came to a wooden footbridge with gaps between the boards and running water underneath. It gave him pause, but he went on across following his scent. Halfway up the path our victims left the path and went off into the woods. No visual cues at all. Walking together through the woods, they moved away from each other toward the end. Geist was able to see one of them sitting in the woods and his tail went wild, wanting to go get pats. I told him to “leave it, get to work”, and he immediately put his nose back down and went on to find the one who’s scent he had been given at the start. Incredible!! His victims, not knowing he was just a puppy were impressed at how fast a search dog can work. They didn’t even realize how short a time he has been doing this stuff!

He has an amazing amount of drive, no matter what task he takes on. I don’t know why every SAR handler isn’t working a poodle!! He surprises everyone who watches him. Of course, I just think he is the best puppy ever!

All your puppy pictures are awesome, the parti’s are especially cute!! Can’t believe anyone could bring Fiesta back, she is such a doll.