Would you like....

• a calm puppy?
• one that walks pretty well on a leash?
• one that uses a dogie door to go potty most times?
• a little guy that likes car rides in his harness on the back seat?
• a very likeable pup that sits by your side when you stop walking and talk to people?
• to snuggle with a non shedding, silky coated fur-baby, while you watch tv at night with him chewing on a toy?
• one that 'goes to bed after potty at 10 pm and gets up around 6 am?
• a darling pup that rarely barks?
• a pup that enjoys playing tug or ball?
• a pup that happily goes to Home Depot, Lowe's, garden centers, Tractor Supply and greets people by sitting and waiting for a treat?

If any of the above appeals to you, please contact me at joycetabor@gmail.com to 'talk' about a guardianship for my sweet Diesel.  :+)  Sure, he needs more training but he has had a great start and I would want to place in a loving home.

PWR CARBON 60 - A personal experience.

PWR, taken daily before my tea, in the morning has many benefits.  I am no scientist but I can tell you that it has been a Godsend for my allergies and some arthritis in one of my fingers.  I suffer from ragweed, in particular, which typically 'puts me to bed' with a stuffed nose, itchy eyes and throat, repetitive sneezing and an aching head.  I have been using PWR for almost two months and it has truly helped me navigate the many allergens on the farm with NO other medication required!  Of course, the fact that the experimental data on rodents has been very impressive with regard to extending longevity as well as neutralizing free radicals is a bonus I cannot ignore.

Please take a few minutes to read the link located on my Home Page to learn how this product could possibly help you as much as it has helped me in such a short time.

Any questions about this product should be directed to Ryan on the PWR website.  :+)

Diesel is such a good student!

I was playing with him this morning and I thought I would see if he would climb on the slide I have.  Although I take awful videos, I am going to try to show you how he did on my FB page.  He is really learning to handle loud noises quite well but I can still see a slight concern when it happens.  Diesel is not a macho pup at all - a lover, not a fighter!  :+)

Hopefully you will see the video on FB.

A Guardian Home gem named DIESEL is looking to join a gentle family.

Diesel is quite relaxed sitting by my large flower pot in front of our door.

YES, Diesel is still here because he deserves a wonderful guardian home that is searching for a great puppy to add love, smiles and fun into their lives.

When I went to take Diesel for a walk on our road, I realized he was NOT happy to have cars or trucks whizzing by him, he actually FROZE.  I knew immediately that I had to desensitize him to that 'sound'.  I began by working with him in my front yard where he had the opportunity to run back to the front door each time a car or truck went by.  I then grabbed some cooked chicken, a leash and harness and kept him with me when those vehicles went by.  I redirected him to pay attention to me as the nasty 'noise' passed.  Once he realized he was safe, he began to relax and only showed a mild awareness of the vehicles going by.  Then I moved to my driveway with the same 'equipment' and repeated the same formula.  Before long, he was walking just fine up and down my driveway getting his goodies, pats and encouragement from me.  Lastly, I got him to cross the street with me and repeated it again.  He also met a couple of our town workers to say 'Hello' to as cars went by.

Yesterday, I took him to two garden nurseries to meet strangers and say 'Hello'.  He was perfect.  When not in my arms, he sat by my feet as I talked or browsed.  Everyone thought he was so gorgeous and sweet.  Each day, I expose him to something new and repeat the steps with regard to the car noise.  He has no reaction to vacuums, mowers, etc.  He is very good on car rides, no vomiting or whining.  Diesel comes when called and sleeps very well in his crate from 10 pm to about 6 am.  When I am busy, Diesel stays in his safe zone where his crate is with the door off.  This is a perfect set up for a pup.  He is so easy to have around - even my girls don't mind him too much.  Daisy and Gunny, his mom, play pretty rough with him and he is submissive and respectful.  Olive growls at him all the time and Harriet grumbles but likes him.  Willis is unfazed when he is around.

Remember to read about a Guardian Home for Diesel on this blog further down the posts.  I am particular about grooming, vaccines/flea tick products, food and training!  I want my doodles to be healthy and happy, so good food, minimal vaccines and positive training are very important to me.  Diesel is very food motivated and learns quickly. :+)

Gunny x Boomer pups are beginning to leave. UPDATED!!!

Stay tuned to this post for updates as pups go home with their families.  Because of an error I made for pick ups, pups are leaving over a seven day period.

I know that Bailey and Dylan will be great friends.

Lilo is going to have so many hands for petting, cuddling and training!

Coco will bring many more smiles to her family.

ADNE'S 'Skye's the Limit' aka 'SKYE' will enjoy her new home with another ADNE doodle!

What is better than one doodle?  Two of them - one for each lap!  Duke and Zella Johnson.

A favorite of everyone, Miss Phoebe goes home.  She will bring lots of smiles to all.

ADNE's 'DIESEL'.  I am waiting for the right Guardian Home for this handsome fellow.  He is calm, gentle, playful and quiet.  I have not heard him bark yet but he loves to chase and play with balls, tug and seems to like water.  :+)

Please read more about Diesel and a Guardian Home on this AnnaBlog.  Diesel is a charmer! 

WEEK 8 - GUNNY X BOOMER LITTER!

Well, it is certainly crunch time here at ADNE.  Six of the pups went in yesterday for their surgeries and all are doing wonderfully this morning.  They are outside playing and napping as it pleases them. This morning's round of pics had a couple of 're-do's because they really have TOO much energy to stay still for a second or two!!

Incisions look good and I keep checking.  Don't be surprised if you feel a bit of bump on the area - that is from moving too much but the only way to prevent that is to crate for many hours a day.  Pups know when to stop playing and I rather they enjoy each other for the time they have left here.

Saturday at 10 am, three of the pups will be going home to their families.  The rest will go home on Saturday, August 24th at 1 pm.  Then I will just have Diesel and Skye here until Guardian Homes are found.

Today's pics were done outside wherever I could find the proper lighting.  The sun can be a real pain sometimes!!

Zella is a family name.  :+)   She weighs 5 3/4 lbs.

Coco, a popular name for a chocolate pup it seems!  5 3/4 lbs.

Phoebe means 'A beam of light'.  How appropriate for this girl and her owner - 5 1/2 lbs.

Diesel means oil.  I love his slick, shiny black coat.  I understand it is also a popular clothing store in NYC.
DIESEL IS AVAILABLE FOR A LOCAL GUARDIAN HOME!  He is 8 lbs. at 9 weeks. 

Lilo is an unusual name - I believe it means 'generous' - nice connotation.  Lilo is 6 1/2 lbs.

Bailey had quite the 'go around' for his name.  6 1/2 lbs.

ADNE Skies the Limit aka Skye/Skylar.  It was not intentional, just sort of fit.  5 lbs.
Skylar is a breeding hopeful.

Rocky is now named DUKE and will reside with sister ZELLA !   :+)

DIESEL- GUARDIAN HOME CANDIDATE

I took a few more pics of Diesel today.  I just love his silky coat!  I expect Diesel to be 25 to 28 lbs. at maturity.  He is a 'middle of the road' puppy - not too soft and not too busy.  He likes to be the center of attention but does not demand it.  Diesel also can entertain himself without too much effort.  A very compliant nature.

Diesel has a soft but playful temperament.

His coat will have lovely waves.

9 weeks and stopping traffic at lights and parking lots!  Too cute!

Diesel is nine weeks here and 8 lbs.  A rugged, mello kind of guy.

His coat is soooo silky and soft - like his soft look in his eyes.

Being a Guardian Home is a unique opportunity but it does come with some caveats.  I would like to list some of them that are truly important to me:

• His name is Diesel and it cannot be changed or be called a different 'nickname' as he has a veterinary record in that name and I don't want any confusion.
• For the health of my breeding stock, I require minimal vaccines.  A holistic vet is my preference but some traditional vets are reasonable.  My vaccine protocol will not generally follow your vets requirements but you must use mine.  Over vaccination impacts the immune system and I wish to avoid this.
• Read my contract because there are several flea/tick meds that simply cannot be used due to health issues and death resulting from their use.  I recommend Wondercide as it can be used on humans and animals.  There is no 'warning' on their label due to its safety.  There are also vests that can be bought at NoFlyDesigns.com that work well when going into the woods or grassy areas that repel fleas, ticks, etc.  Poisonous chemicals are not acceptable to use on my Labradoodles.  I always ask 'Can this stuff be used on me'? The answer has always been 'No, it is not recommended'.  So why is it ok to put on my companion?
• Mother Nature is in charge of when I breed and she is unforgiving.  Hence, a guardian must understand that when I need a stud, it is not something I can postpone.  Breeding is very time sensitive.  Of course, I always try to be reasonable and provide plenty of notice when I can but there will be times when it is not possible.  How flexible is your schedule?
• Is your home close enough to me that it will not be an inconvenience to you to bring Diesel here as needed?  The traveling is on you, so give this lots of consideration.
• Diesel must always look well tended to.  Will this added expense of grooming fit in your budget and schedule?
• Training is required and Diesel must be a well mannered doodle.  Does your schedule allow for training classes?  He is an easy boy - sensitive, sweet and mello.  He wants to please and should only be trained with positive methods.  No choke chains or harsh reprimands, please!

The list seems quite long, I know.  :+)  A guardianship is a partnership and needs open and honest communication.  Transparency is what we both will need in order to have a seamless relationship.  A question I get asked all the time is "How many times will you need to use him'?  My answer always is 'I have no idea'!  Sometimes it may be once a month, or three times a year.  A breeder does not have a set schedule, it is always random.  

So, please be honest with yourself when you read the above. Diesel is the male Pick of the Litter. He has the DNA, coat, conformation, personality and temperament to move my program forward in a positive way.  You are instrumental in his development to be a 'hero' in this respect.  All we can both hope for is that he passes my stringent testing protocol at a year of age at my vet's office in Rochester, NH.  If he falls below my guidelines, then you will be required to pay the balance of the pet price.  I will pay for his neuter.  If he passes, you will be refunded your deposit in full when his contract ends and I still pay for his neuter at that time.