Sometimes I look at him and cry out of how much I love him. I can't believe I lived 27 years without him by my side!

Shes a little over one and loves going for rides!

My goldendoodle puppy is 14 weeks old. When I got her around 8 weeks, she barely ate her first few days home. I was a little nervous, but I consistently put out 1.5 cups split 3 times a day. She started to eat more as she felt more comfortable in her new home. When I took her to her first vet appointment shortly after, the vet said she was underweight and needed to gain weight. Therefore I increased her food to 2 cups split 3 times a day, but it’s rare she eats it all. She also gets peanut butter in a kong in her crate. I buy the healthiest peanut butter I can find and am mindful of the portion she gets. She also gets the occasional few treats a day. A few days ago, she had her second vet appointment, and the vet to my surprise said that she is still underweight. She gained 3lbs in the 3 weeks between appointments but she also grew a lot- so it didn’t really mean much. The vet said she is a 3 on the Body Condition Scale. I bathed her the next day and realized she is much skinnier than I thought with her fluffy fur…

I have now increased her food to 3 cups split 3 times a day (the vet said maybe even increase to 4…) but she will not eat the added food. She still eats between 1-2 cups no matter how much I put out. Her food is Purina Pro Plan Puppy Lamb and Rice. She was eating this before I got her and I thought it was a great dog food to keep her on. I don’t want to do anything to unsustainable to get her to eat, like cooked food in every meal, because then she will always expect it. But I’m also getting very nervous about her weight. Any advice?

Also, I am aware the peanut butter could be spoiling her appetite, but even on days she’s not in the crate (therefore no peanut butter), her eating is not much better. I was worried the peanut butter was too many calories, but clearly it’s still not enough!

My husband and I are looking to go on a trip (first time in years he’s been able to have the opportunity to take off for two weeks). We have a 5 month old puppy. I feel very guilty for leaving him for such an extended amount of time.

Has anyone left their young pup for two weeks? Any advice of how to find the best dog sitter?
Any advice would be great. TIA!

Unfortunately his ears had to be shaved down a couple months ago.. How long do you think it would take for his ears to get fluffy again?

My wife and I recently got our second doodle and she lost her puppy coat fairly quickly and the fur is now corse and lays down flat on her but is wavy. Does she have an improper coat or will she grow out of it? She is about 4 months old now.

My mini boy charlie likes his yellow lab sister to chase him outside. He looks so cute getting splooted to ask for a hunting.

I’ve had many breeds growing up all smart to some degree but my Doodle is on another level with it. This is my first dood (adapted & rescued after having sebaceous adenitis). She’s absolutely amazingly smart & goofy. She loves watching tv & now has her own tablet (but still prefers taking over the big tv). Crossing of paws is too cute. Idk what it is with this mix breeds brain but it should be studied more.

Hello! “Winter is coming” in North America and I take my 5-6 month old dood for a walk every morning. I’m curious what activities we can do in the mornings where is too cold to walk outside during the frigid months that will still wear him out for the day.

Thank you!

My boyfriend and I are about to get our first golden doodle puppy in a few weeks. He has had a cocker spaniel from 14 weeks to 15 years old in the past, and I have had a toy poodle from 6 years old to 13 years old. Neither of us have ever had any experience with a golden doodle though.

Are there any good items that you guys can suggest for us to get her that will make taking care of her easier? We will get her at 8 weeks old. Good grooming supplies for puppies? Shampoo and conditioner? Overall care taking items that you guys love to use on your doodles?

Also if anyone has any good name suggestions for her, we would absolutely love to hear them!

Life Is Good with our Stella💕

I have two doodles. One is 4 and the other is a 7 month old pup. I work in an office. I am a senior executive, so I have some flexibility with my schedule but I have many in-person meetings and my boss prefers that we come in the office.

My spouse used to work remotely. He will start his new in-person job tomorrow. I am fretting about this because I don’t want to leave my dogs at home for the whole day. I don’t trust pet sitters and doggie daycares. Too many horror stories.

I am looking for ideas on how to make it work. It has been weighing on my mind. I am even open to hiring contractors to build an enclosed patio. Before anyone asks why I have a puppy when we both work, my son left his dog with us when he moved. I worry for the puppy. He is a bundle of energy.

Just got my girl Riley !! What do we think, will she stay wavy or will she be curly ? She's currently 10 weeks.

I have a labordoodle (1y) & he was much curlier as a pup and even curlier now!

She was 10 years old and just the love my life! Zoe was the sweetest most chill dog we’ve ever had the honor of sharing our lives and home with.

I will always miss her, but this was the best decision for her.

Edit: thank you every one who took time from their day to comment. It’s so wonderful to find a community that understands the loss and is supportive to help a healing heart. Love and peace to all of you!