Category: Dog Activities

Goldendoodle On A Boat

Goldendoodle On A Boat

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Sometimes people ask me what types of activities goldendoodles enjoy doing. A better question is: what activities don’t goldendoodles enjoy doing? That would be a much shorter list! Truly, goldendoodles love participating in whatever activities their people are doing. Abria had the chance to go to Michigan with our family a few weeks ago. Needless to say, she loved every minute of the trip!

mini goldendoodle on a boat

We’ve taken our dogs on canoe trips, but this was Abria’s first time out on a boat with a motor.  A casual onlooker would never have guessed it was her first trip though! Abria hopped right on board, never hesitating for even a second. She loved feeling the wind in her face, inhaling in the wonderful scents of the Glen Lakes and Lake Michigan. Additionally, since our toddler is slightly obsessed with work vehicles, Abria  had the chance to ride on a John Deere Gator utility vehicle numerous times. She thought it was great fun to ride on our laps as well as in the bed. If someone started driving away without her, Abria would run and jump into the back. Abria also hiked Alligator Hill, joined us for lunch at Cherry Republic, and enjoyed various other activities with our family. Abria may be a mini goldendoodle, but she’s not limited to mini adventures. It’s great to have a dog that is so adaptable and versatile.  Goldendoodles are wonderful companions for every life adventure. If you ever find yourself heading to Glen Arbor, I’m confident Abria can fill you in on all the fun places to go and sights worth seeing.

Pets Welcome: Dog Friendly Stores in Cincinnati

Pets Welcome: Dog Friendly Stores in Cincinnati

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Socialization is an important part of raising a well-rounded dog. Going to parks and training classes, for instance, help your goldendoodle become accustomed to being around other people and pets and also help learn to obey you in different settings. Another fun way to introduce your goldendoodle to new environments is to take her to the store with you. (Be sure your puppy has received all her vaccinations before you begin taking her places with you.)

Hardware Stores – Lowes and Home Depot allow dogs, so next time you’re gathering supplies for a home improvement project, bring your favorite goldendoodle along. When she’s small, you can bring a mat with you to place in the bottom of a grocery cart and let your puppy ride through the store. She’ll be quite the popular sensation! (note: Menard’s is not pet friendly)

Feed & Supply Stores – Tractor Supply Co. is another great store you can visit with your goldendoodle.

Home Goods Stores – Bed, Bath & Beyond is pet-friendly, as are some other home goods stores that do not sell food products.

Party Stores – Party City and many halloween stores welcome pets, so bring your dog to try on those different doggie costumes so she’ll have just the right look for the upcoming holiday.

Craft Stores – Joann Fabrics is happy for your goldendoodle to come visit.

Restaurants – A number of eateries welcome dogs to join their owners on the patio for dinner. Take your goldendoodle for a stroll along the Little Miami Bike Trail and then enjoy dinner on the patio at Paxton’s Bar & Grill or Tano’s Bistro with your furry friend (once she’s learned some basic obedience, of course!). We all know dessert naturally follows any good walk. Loveland Sweets sells doggie baked good and has a patio where you & your dog can enjoy dessert together. The first Thursday evening of each month during the summer, Graeter’s hosts Dogs’ Night Out, which our dogs LOVE. Aglamesis Brothers in Oakley & Montgomery periodically hosts Woofie Wednesday where dogs receive a free ice cream when their owners spend $3.

Nurseries – Many nurseries allow four-legged customers. Our dogs enjoy visiting Natorps Nursery Outlet in Mason, OH.

Farmers Markets – Pick up some fresh fruits & veggies with your favorite goldendoodle at your local farmer’s market. Loveland Farmer’s Market even hands out dog biscuits! You may even find a tasty treat or unique pet accessory at one of the local vendors such as Krafty Kritters Pet Bakery & Boutique or Pet Wants. Cincinnati’s City Flea is another outdoor event you & your dog may enjoy attending together.

Outfitters – Next time you find yourself venturing to Cabelas, be sure to bring your dog along. You may find that she’s fascinated by the fish swimming in the large tanks or curious about the display of taxidermy animals. Vertical Drop is another dog-friendly outfitter.

Farms & Orchards – A&M Farm Orchard in Midland, OH invites apple pickers to bring their favorite set of furry feet to help them select choice fruit from the orchards each fall. Although A&M Farm doesn’t allow pets inside their small store, apple picking is still a fun activity in which to include your dog. Big Tree Plantation welcomes dogs, so pick out your Christmas tree with your pup at your side.

Other Dog Friendly Activities – Cheer on the Cincinnati Reds with your goldendoodle at the event Bark at the Park. Morgan’s Canoe Livery in Fort Ancient allows dogs to ride in their boats (our dogs think canoeing is a blast!), and some 5K events welcome canine participants.

Dog Friendly Stores
Abria poses during a visit to Cabelas
Shedding

Shedding

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Shedding. Usually that word refers to dogs loosing their hair. At Timberidge Goldendoodles our dogs don’t shed quite like that. Around here, “shedding” has a totally different meaning. Moses, Abria & Junie hopped in the car this afternoon and drove down to New Richmond with us to some family land in search of whitetail deer antlers. Each winter male deer (bucks) shed their antlers in preparation for growing a new larger set in the spring. They leave their old rack lying in the woods, waiting for a lucky person (or dog) to happen upon them. We enjoy traversing through the woods, relishing in the beauty of nature and enjoying the treasure hunt activity of seeking sheds. Today we found both antlers from a 7 point buck! At the end of deer hunting season a lot of hunters walk through the woods very slowly looking for where their elusive bucks lost their antlers that year. Finding shedded antlers gives hunters information about the type and number of bucks traveling through the area. For dog owners like us, shed hunting is great because it provides our dogs with an all-natural, preservative-free chew toy. Our dogs love chewing on deer antlers! Like bones, antlers are high in certain minerals like calcium. Since they are very hard (hard enough for bucks to use when fighting each other), they last a long time and the chances of one splitting are slim. The points of the antlers are sharp though so blunting them is beneficial. Like any bone, there is always the chance of a dog injuring a tooth while chewing on an antler and the ends can become sharp as a dog gnaws on it. Because of this, we only allow our dogs to chew on them while we’re home and keeping an eye on them. Chewing on an antler is always an exciting treat for them.

Buy A Dog; It’s Good For Your Health!

Buy A Dog; It’s Good For Your Health!

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Each little flower that opens, Each little bird that sings, He made their glowing colors, He made their tiny wings.
– C. Alexander

One great thing you can do for your health is to buy a dog. It’s true. Many research studies have found that pets improve the health of their owners. One study conducted in China even suggests that the impact on owner health is so profound that it’s actually economically beneficial to own a dog. We’ve certainly found that owning dogs gets us out of the house. One of the favorite activities at our house is going for long walks at the Cincinnati Nature Center (CNC). As soon as the dogs see us lacing our shoes and reaching for the leashes, their tails start wagging in eager anticipation. The excitement boils over when our car approaches the guard station – they know tasty biscuits will be passed their way when hand over our membership card. The CNC has over 16 miles of wonderful hiking trails that lead you up and down hills, around ponds, through fields of flowers, and across creeks. Moses & Abria love being out in the woods and so do we! Both dogs love all of the smells found there, especially the smell of deer. It’s not uncommon for us to encounter deer on our walks and usually the dogs spot them before we do. Today when we hiked, the dogs were excited by the active squirrels and the honking of Canadian geese. Your goldendoodle puppy is sure to love hiking at the Cincinnati Nature Center, too – and so will you!