He is a zoom zoom dog. Outruns everyone. Is most pleased with himself!
Jean, Peabody, Eileen, and Frankie

Hi Kristi,

Just wanted to let you know that Marcus (Jersey Boy) is doing terrific.  He's playful, happy and very intelligent.  He's learning very quickly and has become a part of the family.  He's a great puppy and loves being out in the yard.  He's great with the kids and has met about dozens of people who've come to visit - although we're starting to wonder if they're here to see us or him!

All the best and we'll speak to you soon.

- John & Jackie

Hey guys, I just wanted to show you what a lovey dog Brooke is to Chase while he is hurt.  She is so snuggly and we love her. 
Thanks again for thinking of us.  She sure is a sweet girl. ~Cassie

 

Kristi,

Tomorrow is the 2nd anniversary of Eli coming home with us! I thought you'd like to see this photo of her, all grown up but still with a stuffed sunshine. This is *not* the exact same sunshine she came home with (she's eaten through several of them by now), but it holds such fond memories, we keep replacing it. :)

Hope all is well.

Take care!

Elizabeth

A new graduate of Basic Obedience Class!
Yay Oso!

Heidi and Bruce

Hi!!
Hope you are all doing well. Ranger will be turning one this weekend! Our kids are super excited to celebrate with him! Ranger is a wonderful dog and has been a great addition to our family.
Aaron and Elise Molner

Daisy's first snow!

Her first real taste of Buffalo!J

Thank you,

Glenn

As promised here are a couple of pictures of Stella. Old coat then new coat. She did a great job at the groomer! She also did well in her PetSmart training except she just loves people so much that her wiggles were hard to tame. :) We're thinking about moving on to the intermediate level. She weighs about 52 lbs. and will be 8 mos. old on the 18th!

Hope your Holiday Season is extra-joyful!

The Bohmers

Hello Kristi.

Ketel is just the sweetest most affectionate boy ever. He is so good with everyone and we always get compliments where ever we go. He absolutely loves the water and the boat. He will just swim lap after lap in the lake! He also loves to rescue the kids ( please see the picture).  This is his game that he will do over and over without getting tired.

He just had to have a really short haircut which was sad to see all that fluff go, but the lake tends to do a number on his coat.
We didn't include the new haircut just in case he may get embarrassed. :)

Best to you,

The Henley's

Hi Kristi and Chad,
Ziva turned one on November 13 and she has grown up into a nice young reindeer! Ha
Merry Christmas!
Randy and Jean Spaciel

 

Hi Chad and Kristi, short update with a couple of pictures.

 

Mac is doing very well but losing his baby teeth and getting his permanent ones. Despite the many chew toys and chew sticks, he prefers slippers, shoes, and about anything that isn't up high. We are hoping this phase is short and he grows out of the chewing.

 

He really enjoys little kids and we have found that if we take him out in the afternoon when the busses are going by, he won't do anything but sit and watch the kids. He loves playing with our granddaughter and she keeps him busy.

 

He is up to 31 lbs and he has grown taller, at least a couple of inches. The pictures aren't the greatest, it was hard to get him to hold still and look at the camera.  We are enjoying Mac and he is a great dog!!!

 

Ralph Miller

 

 

Greetings Chad!

This is John Brooks and we purchased a dog from you around 4.5 years ago.  "Duffer" is a great dog, probably the best we've ever had.  He is very intelligent and loving and we enjoy him very much.  We just love the breed for a family dog.

I hope all is well.

Thank you!

 

John Brooks

 

Hi Kristi ~

We hope you have all been well at Riverbend! We just celebrated Daisy's 1 year birthday!!! I've attached current pics. 

Daisy has been doing great!!

She still can't get enough playtime!!

She loves her daily walks too, and does pretty well on the leash. She does lunge or pull to greet others, because she's just so stinkin friendly and wants to say "Hi" to everyone!!

But other than that, she's so easy going on the walks.

She's easy going in general! But a little feisty, sneaky and playful as well.

Which makes her a lot of fun!!! 

Everyone comments on how well behaved Daisy is.  When we travel, I have a good friend who loves to come and stay with Daisy. She sometimes asks me "When can I babysit again??" If my friend isn't available, she stays at a local dog "camp". They always give her A's on her behavior with other dogs and humans. I get the same input from groomers as well. 

Daisy has grown to be a very lovable, intelligent, playful dog and we are so happy she's a part of our family!! 

Love, 

The Horton Family

 

Remy Smith

Thank you David and Kim for all of the photos you email and text to us.  We love them!

Kona in PA

This is Kona hanging out with his Buddy.

Hi Kristi,

Hope all is well!  Sorry it took me so long to get Rico's neutering documents to you.  We had him done the first week of August, but we've been so busy with everything else, I haven't had a chance to sit down and send the information.  A copy of the invoice is attached.

Rico's doing fantastic.  He absolutely loves it downtown, especially doggy daycare - he's everyone's favorite :).  He's so laid back, sweet and tolerant, yet he still has that puppy playfulness.  We successfully completed an obedience class over the summer, he was the star.  He's extremely smart, sometimes too smart for his own good :).  I've attached a few pictures of Rico; you can see as he's been getting older, and as those legs have been stretching out!  He was just to the groomer, so please excuse the short haircut (not what we had in mind), but I had to include a picture of him in his hot dog costume for Halloween.  Rico absolutely loves kids, so naturally he had a blast.

We love Rico, and we can't imagine a more perfect addition to our family!

Take care.

Matt

Charlie and Brooke Connin

Halloween

Royalty came to visit Riverbend Labradoodles this Halloween!

Even a Princess can't resist a soft furry hug from Laguna!

Moxie is respectfully waiting for his hug!

What a good puppy!

Just a quick note to thank you both for being so accommodating in keeping Freddie for us while we traveled.

After a day with him, we decided he really wasn't a "Freddie" so we re-named him. He is now Bailey and already responds to his name. He is doing well with potty training and caught on to the bell on the door very quickly - the only problem is that he rings it often just so he can go outside.

He caught his first squirrel his second day here. It got away and went up a tree and of course Bailey tried to climb the tree as well. He unzipped the cover and chewed up the foam rubber pad for his crate, but except for that he has been very good about only chewing his toys. We love that he sleeps quietly through the night because he makes our days pretty busy.

He came home from being neutered yesterday and acts as though nothing happened. I have narrowed down a list of trainers and will be calling them today to choose one and get started. He is a big boy and we need to control the jumping!! he is very smart so I am sure he will respond well.

Again - thank you. We love him already!

Pat and Mike Wilson

Hi Kristi!
We have been taking Banjo and Jack for weekend hikes this fall. They love it! I thought I'd share a picture from one of our adventures! Banjo is doing great! :-)
Katie Gardner

Hello Chad and Kristi! I had a pretty intense doctor appointment today and, of course, Bogart went with me as my Service Dog. While waiting for the doctors, I sat on the floor with him for comfort. Look at this fabulous doodle from Riverbend! His coloring is absolutely gorgeous! He turned 4 on September 26th, 2011 and he just gets better and better! Look at the love, tenderness and compassion in those eyes!! Bogart now not only serves me, but works as a volunteer for Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital. He also works with Autistic and Downe Syndrome children. Everyone just LOVES him to pieces! Little children just wait for him to show up at the Hospital annex. One little boy, Kevin, had a really bad speech problem and he hated going for his therapy. BUT! He met Bogart! He looked forward to seeing him AND his speech actually was more clear and slower in Bogart's presence. Riverbend is nothing but the BEST!! Here are his pictures with me at the docs office today. Don't let the collar scare you. It's a Martingale and just hangs there.......no harsh treatment for my little man!! Thank you so much for being in our lives and bringing Bogart to us! Linda, Walt annnnnd BOGART!!

Hi Kristi -

Just thought I'd touch base and say hello to you and Chad and I hope all is going well in Ohio.  Believe it or not Harry is going to be two in December and he is such a big big boy!  He is 79 lbs and I have no doubt he will probably reach 80 lbs by his birthday.  He gets shout outs wherever I take him about how beautiful he is - and his finest feature - is of course his big black nose!  He is such a good good boy and I love him dearly!

Thank you again for breeding such fine Doodles!

Kay

i never mind if you put anything on the blog!  we love tagger and he thinks he's famous now!

had a great fetching am today.  FINALLY the rain stopped.  wasn't able to get any great pics but i'll get some this fall for you to put on the blog. 

i'm so glad he got in the wagon!  he's used to standing on the lip in the back of the van and looking out the window.  in the wagon he just lays there and can see everything! and no dirty nose prints on my back window :) it's the little things in life, ya know?!

have a great day!

mb