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I adopted another Standard Poodle - Teddy - couple of weeks ago!!! Lulu is in 7th heaven, and Teddy seems to be happy in his new home.
I will add some pictures of Teddy soon.

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I've been crazy about dogs, especially the larger breeds - the "Gentle Giants" - ever since I can remember. My mom told me that "doggy" was my first word :-)

Since I was a kid I’ve had couple of delightful rescued mutts, a feisty Collie, a gentle Golden Retriever and now a smart Standard Poodle.

I lost my beloved Golden Retriever, Kalli, unexpectedly after 10 very happy years in June 2008 – she never woke up from a minor routine surgery… I was absolutely devastated and heartbroken, for she was my best friend and family. I learned a very painful and hard lesson, and now I know to think twice and get a 2nd opinion before agreeing to a surgical procedure that requires general anesthesia for an older dog.
Because of Kalli I became interested in holistic approach to health and the importance of nutrition, exercise and positive training methods several years ago. I read everything I could get my hands on and learned a lot about dogs and myself thanks to this gentle, sweet and loving Golden. I will never forget her.

As of January 2, 2009, I have a new fur-child – a Standard Poodle puppy, called Lulu. Lulu came to my life at the age of 4 months. She was sweet and affectionate but painfully timid, as she had had no exposure to the outside world. She was afraid of anything and everything… With the help of the Well-Heeled Dog Puppy Kindergarten and tips from some excellent training books she is now an active, curious and playful big puppy and has overcome all her fears. After Puppy Kindergarten we graduated from the Basic Obedience Class and most recently from the Canine Good Citizen Class. Lulu is such a tender, well-behaved and intelligent pet that with the right training she may have the makings of a Therapy Dog. We’ll see – one step at a time!

http://www.dogfoodproject.com/
http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/

Links to Dr. Ian Dunbar's Dog and Puppy Training:

*BEFORE YOU GET YOUR PUPPY*:
http://www.dogstardaily.com/files/BEFORE%20You%20Get%20Your%20Puppy.pdf

*AFTER YOU GET YOUR PUPPY*:
http://www.dogstardaily.com/files/AFTER%20You%20Get%20Your%20Puppy.pdf

10/14/09 07:14 PM	By the way, Kalli was real a beauty. Did you see the memorial, 100 plus Goldens strong, in Concord , Ma, afew months ago as a tribute to the late Rachael Page Elliot? Have a ook: www.grca.org/history_breed/elliotmemorialpage.html — John and Mike
10/14/09 07:11 PM	Lulu, you;'re terriffic Thanks sol much for making all this available. Dr Dunbar, who I just intterviewed for an article, is maginificent, and is giving a lecture with Dr Dodman of Tufts here in Boston in a coule of weeks.:http://www.jamesandkenneth.com — John and Mike
10/12/09 07:13 PM	Thanks for your support...you're the best! — Pup-Eez
09/26/09 08:13 PM	Just stopped by to say hi and see if you had posted any new pics of Lulu. How is the sweet lady doing? — Linda
09/18/09 04:53 PM	Love the advice you gave to the person who leaves his lab puppy alone outside at night. — Lulu
09/03/09 05:33 PM	I just realized I involuntarily cringe whenever I see the word Beneful! Very good, direct response to that Dobie owner. — Pup-Eez
08/29/09 05:41 PM	Thanks for your thoughtful notes. I hope to get back at some point. My niece is living in WeHo now, so I'll at least be out to visit, just not sure when. I'll definitely let you know when so we can make plans to meet up! — Pup-Eez
08/25/09 08:46 PM	I love your new photos. — Lulu
08/25/09 05:37 PM	I didn't realize Dr. Dunbar had a free downloadable book...you always know where all the good stuff is! What a time-saver to just be able to refer people there or quote from his book. Thanks!! — Pup-Eez
08/02/09 12:27 PM	Thank you Kalli you are my pet health advisor! Thanks again. — Lulu
08/01/09 03:59 PM	Hi Kalli I was reading one of your forum posts and read that your late dog had arthritis. My Wrinkles suffers from it. You said fish oil helps? My sister recommended acupuncture-she know a good holistic vet. Do i need to speak w/vet about the fish oil? — Lulu
07/23/09 06:49 PM	I just had to visit your page. Reading the various forms I often see your name and greatly enjoy and respect your responses. One can tell you love dogs and are up to date on their needs. Thanks for sharing your insights and knowledge. — Linda
07/22/09 03:17 PM	Thanks for all your advice. I looked at various reviews on the website you recommend (dogfoodanalysis) and found a high quality dry dog food I can afford. I bought a bag of Chicken Soup for the Dog Lovers Soul. Thanks again. — Lulu
07/21/09 08:20 PM	OMG-I was just reading a review about the book you recommended & I'm going to buy it tomarrow so I can read the whole thing! Thank you! — Lulu
07/19/09 04:21 AM	I love your knowledge on dogs and I'm pretty crazy about dogs myself especially the larder breeds as well -- or the misunderstood breeds. I really like your detail responses to problems. — Melody
07/18/09 09:11 AM	What brand of dry dog food do you feed your dog. I've started feeding mine Pet Fresh Select slice & serve (chicken & rice). They love it. What's a good dry brand? — Lulu
07/09/09 03:41 PM	sorry to hear about the ear infections... was off site helping my dad who has cancer- my mom had a conconction she'd make... but I don't have the recipe... all natural of course. My Aunts made a horse salve too. — cowgirlchick78
06/25/09 03:22 PM	Thanks for responding to my post. Tell your "Lulu" that this Lulu and her doggies say 'Woof'!!!! — Lulu
06/23/09 12:56 PM	Of course 'Lulu' is smart-she's got my name-ha ha!!! Kalli was beautiful. There's something about and old golden retriever's face that always melts my heart. — Lulu
06/08/09 10:15 PM	Thanks for the post on my page and words of encouragement a few months back. Cody is doing much better now. He is so happy at home and loves to play! He is still very cautious around strangers but is warming up to some of the neighbors. Thanks again! — twostars77
06/05/09 06:14 PM	well im sorry if my grandma uses my profile for her stupid breeding when thousands of dogs r dieing in pounds ok. i hate what shes doing b/c its wrong to be breeding dogs when theres so many homeless dogs. talk 2 her at yorkie lover account — pomeranian lover
06/05/09 05:55 PM	:( — pomeranian lover
06/04/09 07:00 AM	Thank you so much for your response to our beach trip post. I just bought a longer leash for her. :) — Clo
05/26/09 04:31 PM	Hello Back! One by One maybe we can convince the world that the kindest way is the best way! — Tailspin
05/12/09 10:44 PM	I hope Lulu's ears are better.I know that some of those bacterial ear infections can be really nasty.I'm sure your vet will get the right antib and get it cleared up. — ivycat
05/06/09 09:26 PM	will do thank you som much, you've been there for ody and me since the start! :> — Odysseus
04/24/09 07:47 AM	Love that link to "pet resumes"...what a great idea! (very California!) Reminds me... I had to delete a parenthesis from your link to actually get to the website. But it's a great reference. Thanks! — Pup-Eez
04/15/09 02:42 PM	Lulu is very cute. — Swinkguy
04/13/09 03:31 PM	Hi, your in LA? Awesome! Just had to see who gave my puppy such a nice compliment. Nice pic of you walking your dog. — guitarhack
03/30/09 03:53 PM	shes sooooooooooooooooooooooo cute — Tibby lover
03/21/09 02:41 PM	Hi, there Kalli, thanks for the response on the "Incredible Collie Stories". I wish more folks would respond. There are so many stories out there! Not only Collies, but of all breeds, large and small. — cowgirlchick78
03/19/09 11:15 AM	Thankyou x — $hakey25RYAN
03/18/09 11:57 AM	The dog is my mothers! I lived with it for a while and love it as my own — $hakey25RYAN
03/10/09 09:18 PM	How did Lulu do with her spay surgery? I hope she's having an easy recovery. — Pup-Eez
03/04/09 06:16 PM	i'm looking at classes too when he gets his last shots and hes ready, i'am a bit worried for the leash training, he really hates it so far. but one day i'm sure he'll come along thans again -Bredin and — Odysseus
03/04/09 06:13 PM	thank you for your good advice! let me tell u , its been realy helpful! i'm socializing him with all my friends' dogs. so far hes met 6 other dogs, big and small, male and female. And yes baby Odysseus will continue to have lots of fun! thanks again! — Odysseus
02/20/09 07:02 AM	Thank you for your kind words. I've noticed some of your posts, too, and you also have extensive knowledge, particularly with holistic alternatives, which are so important today. I lived in L.A. for 9 years (mostly in West H'wood), and miss it often! — Pup-Eez
02/17/09 02:23 PM	Your dog Kalli looks so pretty and fluffy, she reminds me of one of my dogs i used to have!!! CUTIES! — ac17 i love dogs
02/05/09 09:34 PM	I surely hope so..I have been having for about almost a year and he still does not like daniel..maybe he is just meant to be a ladys man..lol..but i am going to try everything possible..i am determined =D — jessica20_1987
02/05/09 04:39 PM	Lulu is beautiful!My mom had a mini and he was very smart & easy to train. — ivycat
02/05/09 03:57 PM	i wanted to tell you thankyou for repying to my thing about pistol..i am going to try everything possible to help him — jessica20_1987

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enlarge Here's my new little (not for much longer!) cutie Lulu. She is a very smart Standard Poodle pup (4 months old in Jan. 09).	enlarge Kalli checking pee-mail.	enlarge With Lulu Aug. 09	enlarge Lulu Aug. 09	enlarge Hiking with Lulu Aug. 09	enlarge Sharing is caring... Aug. 09
enlarge My beautiful, sweet Kalli in 2006. I will always miss her.	enlarge Kalli in 2007.

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