Well, we did it. We got a new puppy. Olive Rose is a precious 9 week old Australian Labradoodle. I haven’t had a puppy for 40 years and Sean has amnesia about what it was like with Yogi. Needless to say, the level of effort to raise a puppy was grossly under estimated!!! I’d like to share a few things about her as she will be a big part of this blog going forward.

She likes to play with her toys….


Antagonizing her big brother is pure joy for her…. Yogi mostly ignores her. He is such a sweet, sweet pup, it’s been a little stressful seeing how her presence has impacted him! It’s getting better, but not sure they will ever be besties.

Her poofy bed is one of her favorite places to lounge….

She likes to go on walks. She prefers to be on her own 4 feet but she’s also pretty good about hitching a ride….



Sleeping is one of life’s simple pleasures for her….

She feels all kinds of good feels when she is in her people’s arms….

She’s pretty much perfect for about 22 hours a day, however, she has her devilish moments that look a lot like this….

The first week was a little rough. We now know her cues and she gets better and better with potty training every day. Things are calming down for all of us and we are settling into a nice routine with one another.
Hanging with Sean, Yogi and Olive are some of my most favorite moments in life ❤️. We love her soooo stinking much and cannot wait to take her on all kinds of adventures.
…i choose this…
Pam
Adorable!
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Thank you!!!! She’s pretty stinking cute!!
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I am here for all the Olive Rose posts!!! She is too adorable! I think there is something with doodles and witching hours. My family babysat a mini goldendoodle puppy for two weeks, and she was an angel and cute until about 7 pm and then we were practically staying up on the couch so she couldn’t bite us haha. That says a lot because my family is obsessed with dogs. She definitely had a witching hour!
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LOL. She goes nuts in the morning and around 7:00. It’s pretty cute to see her running at mach speed! The biting and chewing I’m not really digging all that much. Hopefully that will pass in a month or so…..what do I know? I haven’t had a puppy in 40 years. haha.
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That is cute! It’s hard to be mad at them for misbehaving when they’re so cute. Jon has never had a dog and my family got my dog when I was 10 so our puppy will definitely be an experience ha! I’m just hoping Jon won’t be afraid of her, but I’m mostly worried she will like him more than me…
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Ha! Your puppy will love both of ya. Find a pup who will be 20 to 25 lbs – really manageable 🙂
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What a delightful creature Pam. Sladja and I always say that the one thing we can’t have with our nomadic lives is a pet. Would love to have a puppy, or a kitten, or both. One day, I guess, when we finally settle down. Wishing you many happy years ahead with Olive Rose. By the way, what a fantastic word “Labradoodle” is.
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Thank you!! Your day will come for sure! In the meantime, enjoy the freedom. I am already feeling a bit of the clamp by having 2 dogs. Makes trip planning a challenge for sure.
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The cuteness is oozing out of this post. It is everywhere on the screen. I cannot *squee* loud enough.
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I know, she’s insanely cute. 🙂
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Olive Rose is adorable! How can anyone not fall in love with her?
Blessings!
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She is a total love bug!!!! 🙂
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What a cutie! I had a puppy when I was young but, of course, my parents did much of the work (even though us kids promised to do EVERYTHING).
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The lies we told as children! Pretty sure I said the same thing. LOL
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She’s very cute, but I understand the stress that can come with raising a puppy. We got one a few months ago, and at 18 weeks old, we still struggle with the potty training on some days. We’ve read a variety of methods for potty training, and it’s hard to tell which method is best, if any. I’m looking forward to the day when we get past this, and I’m sure you are, too.
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oh god, the potty training. Just when we think we have it nailed, NOPE. I am ready for her to be about 2 years old. lol. Congrats on the new baby also 🙂
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Thanks. Maybe when the weather gets warmer, the pups will be more willing to use the great outdoors.
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It’s finally warm here. I think I’m going to throw a blanket in the yard and do some training today!
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Good luck.
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LOL – I could use some.
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She looks absolutely adorable! Is it true what they say, that whoever said that you can’t buy happiness never got a puppy? 😀
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truth!! though there are moments when we doubt our decision. LOL
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May she live a long and healthy life! Woof!
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Thank you!! I hope she is with us for a LONG time 🙂
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Those eyes are too much. How do you ever say no to them?! I’ve been considering getting a dog but I would probably adopt a grown one from the shelter – don’t know if I could handle the work involved with house breaking a pup!
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She does have great eyes….when she is biting and chewing, it’s easy to say no. lol. It’s a TON of work. Just when I think we’ve nailed it, nope, she throws a curveball. Good luck finding a new pup!
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She’s just soooo cute!
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Thank you!!! She’s super photogenic 🙂
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I’ve only just noticed Yogi doing that “What you talkin’ ’bout Willis?” look in the 8th picture (in the snow). Priceless! 🤣
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LOL – he is most definitely not pleased with this situation.
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Such a cutie! Rhe backpack picture is the beat. You must love the stress though, moving to a new state and a new puppy!! Have fun with her😊 Maggie
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yah, not sure love is the right word. LOL. It is a lot to take on for sure. One day at a time and a lot of deep breaths 🙂
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Glad you could read through my bad thumb! Best not beat The not Rhe
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LOL!!
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So gorgeous and huggable 🤗
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She IS!! I just want to squeeze her to death…though when I try to hug her, she just bites me. LOL
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Omg she’s adorable! Love the name too
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Thank you!!! Sean actually named her – which I love. She’s a super model of dogs I tell ya. LOL
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I am in love with her, as I am with most small cuddly furry things 😉 Made me smile.
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awwww, I am glad she brought a smile to your face Suzanne!
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💗💗💗
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🙂
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Yay you!!! Congratulations! She’s so cute! I feel ya, as we are 2.5 months into our kitten parenting. It gets better and easier each day… except when they go absolutely bonkers, which is about twice a day. Still, just a few minutes ago we caught the female cat grooming the bunny!! So precious. I’m hoping that will happen with Olive Rose and Yogi one day soon.
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thanks!! ohhh, I want a kitty so bad, but not sure I’ll have one again. I LOVE the fact she is grooming your sweet bunny. That makes me soooo happy 🙂
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She is so cute! Enjoy every crazy puppy moment…time goes by fast. My shih tzu pup has already calmed down so much and she’s only 10 months old. I kind of miss her evening witching hour/zoomies. 😉
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Thanks for this! Your comment has me appreciating all the puppy craziness 🙂
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Congratulations on getting a puppy, she’s so adorable 🥰 puppies are cute but they can also be quite destructive as they like to explore, chew, lick and possibly even eat things in their environment 😂 nevertheless, they are also heaps of fun, so enjoy every moment 🥰 Aiva xx
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oh yes, the destruction is definitely a thing. It’s a constant – and I mean constant – treat/training exercise. Good lord. She is pretty fun and adorable at the same time. 🙂
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Olive Rose is wonderful and I look forward to future posts
And the poofy bed looks amazing – pet beds sure have amazing options these days
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Right? I’d love to have a bed like that. Though I did just buy a new one from Tuft and Needle – one of those out of the box things. Super comfy so far.
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We have a king size tuft and needle in a guest room – and all visitors have loved it so far and we got it because it had great reviews – and hubs loves it for naps – it gets extra cool in there!
Anyhow – hope you love yours !
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Great minds think alike!! 🙌
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☀️☀️
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She is so cute!
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Thanks Diana! She’s also a pistol. LOL
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Congrats on your new baby!!! 🐶❤️ Adorbs pics — and I totally laughed out loud at her ‘devilish pic!’ 😆 We have FIVE dogs – a German Shepherd, an Australian Shepherd, two Mini Aussies, and a Golden Retriever mix! Did I mention I also have four cats, four Miniature horses, and one Miniature donkey! ❤️❤️❤️ 😁😁😁
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Holy moly!!! You do have a gaggle of animals!! That is sooo awesome. I’d probably have the same if I had the space for all of them 🙂
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❤️👍☺️
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Congrats on the newest addition to your family!!! Olive Rose looks absolutely adorable. Please keep the pictures coming!
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Thanks! She is ADORABLE! Training gets better and better every day, but we have a LONG way to go!
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Oh, she’s a real cutie! Looking forward to seeing much more of her in future posts 🙂
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Thanks Sarah!!! She’s such a cutie-pie!
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I’m so bad I didn’t even see the difference between Yogi and Olive until you wrote the post ! 🤦🏼♀️ Shame on me !
I know the 4 of you will have the time of your life together ! Have fun ! Xoxoxo
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LOL! I can see why that may happen!! I hope she loves the outdoors as much as we do….we’ll have a ton of fun together 🙂
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She’s so incredibly cute … you will find that cuteness helps overcome some of the irritation you are bound to feel at times! Can you tell me if that Patagonia backpack is specifically for dogs or just a basic one that she fits into? We bought a doggie backpack for T, but he wobbled around in it too much (it had a flat bottom and he just slid from side to side as we hiked).
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Can’t wait for you to meet her!!
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Wow Pam!! I have wanted a dog since many yrs but still haven’t had the fortune to get one. Congratulations to you for Olive!!! She’s just adorable….. Wish you good luck with your puppy training 🤗😇
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Thank you!!! She is pretty cute. Training is challenging. LOL
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She is gorgeous! I’m sure you’ll have lots of fun together!
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Thank you!!! For some reason your comments went to Spam – BOO. Have an awesome day Kate!
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She is adorable! And everyday is better then the next!
E N J O Y!
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Thank you Nancy!! And I agree, every day gets a little easier and better. She is one big giant ball of LOVE.
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dang- too cute!
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She’s fantastic!! Dog super model and she’s smart 😉
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She is adorable! Love labradoodles. 😁
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Thank you!! We love her too. Though I can’t wait for her to be a little older with all of her shots so we have more flexibility!
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Gorgeous. What a bundle of joy….and mischief! Mel
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She’s a LOVE!!
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What a beautiful girl! You have many fun adventures ahead of you with these two!
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Thanks Marsha! I love this puppy time, but anxiously awaiting her adulthood 😂😂
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It’s been a delight catching glimpses of Olive on IG … what a journey you’ve embarked on! I’m sure Yogi is delighted for the company!
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Aww, thanks Ju-lyn! She’s a sweetie. Yogis coming around, slow but sure.
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My Moxie is 2 weeks away from her first birthday. Her Mom Phoebe and Dad Bailey live across the street. I was thinking of getting my Australian Labradoodle Charlie a sister, but sadly at 15 months, he died suddenly from liver failure due to infection since 4 months. So Moxie arrived a couple of weeks later. Before that, it had been a while since I had a puppy. Get plenty of bandaids and Neosporin. Their super sharp teeth fall out around 5 months. You can check out my journey with puppies along with “Lens-Artists” posts on my website. I’ll be checking in on your progress. Good Luck with your super cute pup.
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