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AUSTRALIAN MULTI-GENERATIONAL LABRADOODLES
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Connie,

Bug is the love of my life. He goes to daycare every day and is a very happy boy. Thank you for picking him out for me.

Tina

 

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Dear Connie,

We just wanted to give you an update on Mickey. She is doing great! I get a smile on my face just emailing about her! She came home yesterday and wasn't even phased by the trip. She is so confident and well adjusted. She has made herself right at home and is sleeping on my husband's head as we speak! She just can't get close enough to him! She sleeps a lot but when she gets her burst of energy she means business. She is just so happy and loving :) We just adore her and are so happy! You gave us an incredible, well adjusted, healthy puppy and we couldn't be happier. We promise to take great care of her! Thanks and best to you!

The Garrehys

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Connie,

Hope all is well and you had a great Valentine's Day. We want to let you know that JP is adjusting very well and we love him so much. I can not imagine life without our little angel. He is the best dog ever. We get stopped all the time JP is a show stopper.

Several people have asked me where I bought him and I have given them your name. I sure hope I can send you some referrals. Some of the puppies born Sept 1 Brett is their dad have a strong resemblance to JP.

If you ever need a letter of reference please let us know.

Take good care,

Carolyn

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Hi Connie:
Thought you might like to see how Amos is coming along. He’s so sweet and smart! House broken already, we’re in love! BTW, he absolutely stops traffic in NY and I must have given your name to 50 people. Have you had any inquiries? I give them the website address. This was taken this week on our first flight...
Best,
Jeffrey

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Connie,
Hi, it is April....we have George and he is everything you said he would be. He is so cute/calm/and loveable we just can not believe it....That is it for now, but I am sure I will have some questions on what to do or not to do with him and his coat. We already love him. The whole family has been in to see him of course....everyone is excited but the best is my husband. George gets up on his chair with him and curls up and sleeps. He only peed he never dirty in his kennel...so I guess he had an okay flight...
Thanks for everything...
Peace Out,
April

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Hi Connie,
Just a quick note to let you know how much we love Riley. He is the sweetest baby! We can't remember life without him! You made the whole process seamless and obviously know what you are doing as a breeder. I'll send you pictures in the near future.
Regards,
Mary Ellen Murphy

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Hi Connie. Lucy continues to amaze us! The house breaking is done and she will grab her leash or ring a bell on the door to let us know. Of course, she will do it occasionally when she wants to go out and "play".  She has doubled her weight and is now 15 pounds, growing like a weed.
 
This breed is so intelligent and we are sure that Lucy is the pick of the litter and of course the smartest. Thanks again for your work and efforts in providing us with a wonderful pet.
 
Don & Brenda Tank

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Hey Connie, I wanted to take a minute to let you know all is well with Charlie (and us).  I can't believe it's only been four days since we got him.  He's completely captured our hearts.  Went to the vet for a well puppy visit yesterday.  Boy, you already did EVERYTHING all the shots, rabies, neutered, chip, etc. Thanks! (saved me a bundle there!).  They LOVED the puppy "baby book."  (it is terrific).  He is so smart and friendly.  The vet adores him.  The service dog trainer, Mara, adores him.  More importantly, Sarah loves him!  We are doing "clicker training" and he already knows how to sit!  He knows his name and is walking well on a leash.  He is being in his kennel/crate well, and had not yet had an accident in the house (it may happen, but he is really good about this).  Four days!  Incredible.  It's cold here tonight and he loves playing in the cold (can't say I do).  Can't wait till it snows.  He did grab a TV remote today and tried to change the channel, but, hey, it's a guy thing, right?

I sent emails to family and friends telling them we are getting Charlie for Sarah (as a service dog), and they are now calling me and saying "we want one of those."  Fortunately, I have learned about things like hip scores and good eyes and things like that which contribute to a dog's health and longevity, and am able to educate people about the Australian labradoodles.  Everybody thinks you just cross a poodle with a labrador and that's it, but it's so much more.  Thanks for the info on your website and the links.

My asthma and allergies are doing great.  Even when Charlie comes in wet, it doesn't bother me.  Which is wonderful.  It still continues to surprise me, but I love it!  I just couldn't have a shedding dog, even a service dog.

Charlie has an appt at the doggie beauty salon this Saturday and then a photo op with Santa.  We will have to send you pictures. He starts "puppy kindergarten" next Tuesday and service dog puppy orientation this Sunday.   They say it will take about two years for him to completely train as a service dog, but he is so smart, I wouldn't be surprised if it was sooner
than that.

Connie, thanks so much for EVERYTHING you have done.  You have been so kind and thoughtful towards my daughter Sarah and with Charlie and I really appreciate it.   Our animal behavioral therapist (who came to check out Charlie before we adopted him) said she was very picky about breeders and had a short list and was very impressed with how you have the dogs, feed them, etc.  I thought what was interesting was that she felt the best dog for Sarah was the one that you had already suggested!  I don't know much about dogs, and wanted to take them all home immediately, they were so cute.

Charlie is so cuddly, and that is just what Sarah likes.  It's so perfect, like a match made in heaven.  it's going to open a whole new world of opportunities for Sarah.

Thanks, Connie!

Betty Hale

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Hello Connie,
 
We have been having so much fun with Ralphie (we changed his spelling....he didn't mind!). We have all fallen in love with him -- he is currently snuggling with my husband watching TV. This is the same husband who said "Are we sure we want a dog?" They absolutely love each other!
 
I can't believe how  easy our 1st few days of having a puppy have been. Even on his very 1st night he slept soundly without barking in his crate at all. He is just so agreeable to everything...even when it's time to be crated. He's so quiet -- only heard him bark once while playing. His "potty training" is (so far!) going very well -- not one accident in the house yet. I bought one of those "pee posts" and when we walk him over to it he goes every time (he already caught on that he gets a "treat" when he goes). 
 
We brought him to my son's soccer game last night. He met many people and behaved wonderfully. People were in awe over Ralphie....wondering what kind of dog he was. One woman was staring at me oddly when she finally came over and said she thought I was holding a stuffed animal and was shocked to see it move! He was certainly the star of the soccer game!
 
My children are so in love with Ralphie. Rebecca is truly his other Mommy, as I knew she would be. My son Jacob has shown me an incredibly careful, responsible side of himself...he goes around the house picking up teeny tiny little carpet "fuzzies" in fear that Ralphie may eat them! Ralphie loves Julia's laugh and "eggs" her on by running around her and playing with her -- they have so much fun together. 
 
As I mentioned, my poor kids endured me taking 7 months to investigate breeds and visit with puppy litters (without bringing one home no less -- who does that??!!!). My family was starting to think I was a little coo coo! My oldest child said "Now I'm so glad you waited, Mom. Ralphie was meant to be ours."  Now I'm the hero!
 
We are all very happy with Ralphie, but just want you to know I believe he is truly happy here, too. His tail is always wagging. He's made friends with our neighbor's dog. Don't tell Rosie, but he is bonding and loving his new "pack". Though, his head certainly did "tilt" when I had your website up and he heard your voice calling for "Jordy".   : ) 
 
I really am amazed at Ralphie's personality -- he is exactly what I was hoping for for our family. Gentle, playful, not aggressive/dominant, quiet, easy-going, snuggler. It seems too good to be true -- is this personality typical for all Australian Labradoodles? And I love his deep color and coat -- he really does look like a teddy bear.
 
I can't thank you enough for matching Ralphie to our family. You listened to our needs and picked the perfect puppy for us. We are very grateful. Please feel free to pass along my phone number or email to anyone that may need a reference.
 
I will send pictures soon, and will continue to give you updates.
 
Warmest Regards,
 
Carrie & Bob Nocentino and family

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Connie,

Tika is doing well. She was pretty mellow for the first couple of days, maybe the new surroundings and missing all the other pups etc. However, now she is quite playfull & crazy (in a fun way) at times. She calms dawn very quickly and is still calm most of the day - which is nice, but if you play with her she is a ball of energy.

Tika is scary smart, and after just 5 days she is almost 100% crate trained. In the beginning she would yip & howl for about 5-10 minutes, but now almost none. She knows her name and she now comes on command. She also now will sit on command (if she is not too excited) and she is also leash trained. Not quite house broken yet - but we are working on that one.

My last dog was a yellow Lab which I loved. She hated to be picked up - she just could not stand not having all 4 feet on the ground. Tika loves to be held - which is wonderful. She just goes limp and really enjoys being held. My son Tyler walks around the house with Tika on his shoulder, and Tika sits in my lap while I'm in my office at the computer.

All is well. Dave