Spencer the Goldendoodle

The Adventures of a Rescued Goldendoodle

Archives for September 2014

Black n’ White Sunday: Bending the Rules

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Happy Sunday Everyone!
Mom and Dad are still on vacation with Flat Spencer, which means I’m hanging out with Aunt Zim. I’m excited to see my humans but sure enjoy bending the rules while they are gone! My favorite rule to bend is hanging out on the couch with Aunt Zim. I mean, someone has to help her study and I’m the right dog for the job.

Can’t wait to hear all about their trip and share with you the adventures of Flat Spencer. Check out my Facebook page where you can see pictures of Flat Spencer throughout their trip. I’m keeping my paws crossed that they bring me home a neat souvenir. 
Hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday!
I am joining the Black n White Sunday Blog Hop hosted by
Sugar the Golden Retriever and Dachshund Nola

WW: I have a Flea and a Tick

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I have a problem, mom found me last night with a flea and a tick on me. But don’t worry they were the soft, squeaky kind of bugs.   
Mom and Dad will be heading down to Georgia starting tomorrow to see my grandparents. They are leaving me behind in the care of Aunt Zim. So if you don’t see me for awhile it’s because my parents abandoned me for a week. But, will be back soon!

Happy Fall!

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Happy First Day of Fall!
This is my favorite time of the year, not only is the weather perfect, the bugs are almost gone, and Halloween is right around the corner.

Yesterday my mom went to Grandma’s house and look at what she came home with….Applesauce!

Mom said this is a human treat and that I’m already too sweet to have this yummy, sweet treat!

Does your dog like applesauce?

Fit Friday: Fly Ball and Lure Course

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In the last two weeks I have learned about two different sports for dogs, flyball and lure coursing. I have never seen or heard about these events before, but I have now witnessed flyball and was able to try out lure coursing myself.

The first one is Flyball. Here is the definition according to Wikipedia: Flyball is a dog spot in which teams of dogs race against each other from a start/finish line, over a line of hurdles, to a box that releases a tennis ball to be caught when the dog presses the spring-loaded pad, then back to their handlers while carrying the ball. Check out this video from the event we watched at the Renaissance Festival:
This past weekend at the Ragom fund raising event they had a lure course for us to try out. And of course I was going to try it.

Lure coursing is a sport for dog that involves chasing a mechanically operated lure around a set course. That day to the grass was long, which made it hard to see. After I got the swing of things I had a blast. Check out this video of my trying out lure coursing.
These two sporting events definitely would help keep us K9s in tip top shape. I would encourage everyone to try either event out. Fly ball does take some practice but lure coursing takes little to no practice.

I’m joining FitDog Friday blog hop hosted by
SlimDoggy, To Dog With Love and My GBGV Life

Wordless Wednesday: Dog Rules

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Most of the time rules are meant to be broken, however, I think I’m going to follow our new rules.

Dog Rules
Be Loyal and Faithful
Guard the House
Wag More, Bark Less
Show Affection
 Fetch the Ball
No Drinking from the Toilet
Nap Often
Ask to go Outside
Learn New Tricks
Never Stop Playing
Love Unconditionally
and Always Remember it’s Called ‘Fur’niture for a Reason.

My favorite one is the last rule, it is called ‘fur’niture for a reason! Which rules is your favorite?

CONGRATULATIONS!

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Thank you to everyone who participated in last weeks Blogiversary Celebration! 

I know most of you are wondering who the big winner is. Drum roll please………and the winner is……Linda S. She is excited to share this prize with her 5 Treeing Walker Coonhounds!

I would like to take this time and thank all the companies that donated amazing products:
Collarific Dog Bandana
HoundHouse
PetzLife
Solvit Products
Three Dog Bakery
HoundHouse is giving my followers a 50% off coupon code that is good until September 30th. HoundHouse is not only in the U.S. but also the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Everyone is a winner with a coupon like this!
PrideBites also has a coupon code you can use on your next PrideBites order. Simply use the coupon code “Spencer” and get 10% off your order.
Thank you again to all those who participated, my followers and these amazing companies. I have been truly blessed this last year, learned so much, had many “first” and have meet many amazing K9s and their humans! I’m thrilled to see what this next year bring and I’m happy to have all of you along for the ride!

Mischief Monday: GOLDZILLA

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Imagine going to a fundraising event for an organization that rescues Golden Retrievers and Golden Mixes. What would you expect to see? That’s right, lots and lots of golden fur that have been saved through the years! 

As most of you know Retrieve a Golden of Minnesota or RAGOM is the rescue organization that rescued my mom from a puppy mill and when she was placed in foster care they found out she was pregnant with my 8 litter mats and myself.

As the county’s number 1 Golden Retriever rescue group, RAGOM  has rescued and re-homed over 6,000 Golden Retrievers and Golden Mixes. This organizations is based in Minnesota, but they have rescued dogs in North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, and more. 

I was so excited to attend this event with my pal, Carlie, another RAGOM rescue and my grandparents sweet puppy. More on this event this week!
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