Hi Janece!
It’s been a hectic weekend, and I finally have a chance to sit and write you a quick note about our “Rusty”.
He is amazing!
Friday night he had me up a few times, Saturday night I got up once, and Sunday was a full night’s sleep!
He’s doing great. Eating well, sleeping well, and following us and hanging out by our feet or in our laps!
He is getting to know what “go potty” means. When I ask him, he looks at me, and heads for the door. Outside I tell him to “go potty”, and he literally looks at me, and goes!!! Just waiting for him to figure out that HE has to tell ME when he needs to go J
I know that will take some time, but we’re so proud of him already. He is very smart!!
He walks so nicely beside us on his leash, (he still doesn’t like his collar much, but getting used to it.) and everyone that sees him says he is adorable!
Some friends of mine, and my boss, got him some “care baskets” with chew toys and treats so he is already one spoiled puppy!
I’ll send some pictures soon, but just wanted to let you know he’s doing great and we love him to death.
Nick just keeps thanking us for getting him. I have Rusty wake him up in the morning with his wet kisses, and he loves it!
Thanks for all of your help throughout this process. You were wonderful and we were very impressed with your property and kennels, and can tell that your dogs are very well taken care of and loved.
We’ll keep in touch!
Loreta, TJ, Nick, and Rusty.
Hi Janece,
We did name our puppy "Simon". He is doing extremely well! He goes to work with me on the days I have to report in. Everybody thinks he is adorable!! He minds so well for a 9 week old pup. Potty training is going great, he's almost got it down. Crate training is doing better, at first it was difficult. He sleeps until about 5:30 AM now instead of getting up at 3:00 AM. So all is well. Both my husband and I love him alot already. His intelligence and sweetness makes him a perfect companion.
Thanks for your hard work, it shows in Simon's countenance.
Karen and Dana Wahl
Hi Janece, just wanted to give you a update on Mulligan. He is doing great. He is 65 pounds, and full of energy. We have him going to doggie daycare twice a week. Mulligan was recently called in to do a commercial for his daycare and grooming place called Animal House. My wife keeps saying "A star is born."
Take Care,
Kelli and Corey Horochov
Hi Janece ~
Just thought I'd let you know that Scout is doing good. I love him to pieces. We decided to hire a Dog Walker to run off some puppy energy mid-day while I am at work. She took these pictures to let me know my baby loves his outings. He loves to meet new people and everyone adores him. He is excelling in his puppy training classes - always the first to catch on !!
Thank you sooo much!
Julie Bayer
Hi Janece and family!!
I've been wanting to write you a note for a while, but having two dogs and three kids makes for a very busy life around here!! I just had to tell you how wonderful Porter is doing - what a beautiful dog he is!!! The kids ADORE him and he is so great with our older Lhasa Apso - I think he has brought part of her spunk back!!! He is keeping us busy, but I have to say that I am amazed at how well his training is going. I can't thank you enough for all of the love and exposure you gave to him - he is so calm!!! I was expecting a rough couple of weeks since we decided to crate train him - but he has done really well!! I even have him ringing the bell to go outside - what a smart dog we have!!!! My youngest daughter had really bonded with him - do you remember how afraid she was of dogs? Well now, she uses a sweet "momma" voice with him and loves to give him his treats. I'm so excited that we will have such a great dog for the kids to grow up with.
I tell everyone that we meet where we got our beautiful dog and rave about how wonderful a breeder you are and how immaculate your home is....how do you do it??? When I tell people what kind of dog he is - they are intrigued - and they can believe how soft he is - so far no shedding!!!!! Each day he seems to get a little more wavy - I thought I'd send you a couple of pictures - he is growing so fast!!
Thank you so much for the wonderful experience - I probably won "the most question award" when we were waiting to get our Porter, but you were always gracious and so kind to us. Be well, and say hi to your family from us!!
Karen Mayer and family
Dear Janece,
My wife and my daughter and I cannot thank you enough for the
wonderful experience you gave us in acquiring our new puppy. From when I first spoke to you about your puppies to the day that we picked up our little bundle of joy, I was impressed with your professionalism and your attention to detail. We loved the weekly updates and photos that we received, and your suggestions as to what to get ahead of time and what to bring when we finally picked her up was great!
When we got to meet you and your family, as well as Sophie, Chloe and Caesar, we could see the love that you have for your dogs. It made us feel wonderful seeing how your family made the puppies part of your family and not a business. It also was reassuring to meet the parents and see what mellow, gentle and well behaved dogs they were.
We have had our little "Buszi" for three weeks now and she is a pure joy. Being brought up with your family, she adapted to being with us immediately. Again, we cannot thank you enough and we have already recommended you to some friends who have met "Buszi" and are seeing for the first time what fantastic dogs Golden Doodles are. We will send you some photos soon.
Best regards,
Dr. Tom and Marcia Marciniak
Hi Janece - Just a quick note to say hello -- I hear that we will be welcoming one of Lucky's cousin's to Cottage Grove this fall! Our new neighbors across the street told me today that they're on the waiting list for one of your puppies! That is such great news! They saw me out with Lucky earlier this week and asked me where we got him. They said they'd been checking the newspaper ads for Golden Doodles. I'm so glad they decided to get one from you instead. They seem really excited about it!
I have to tell you that the woman from Dog's Best Friend training, who was out here to help us train on the invisible fence, said that she thinks Lucky is the nicest Golden Doodle she has ever met! She just loves him and she said "Betsy, you don't find dogs any nicer than this one. He is a wonderful dog for your family!" When I commented that we never thought we'd pay so much for a dog, she said "Dogs are like cars, you get what you pay for." After living with Lucky for 7 months, I'd have to say that we agree -- he is worth every penny!
Attached are recent photos. He pulled out a dew claw at the dog park a few weeks ago, so we had him to the vet for some antibiotics. He was 57 lbs. I saw the photos of his sister, Lucy, on your website. I can't believe how much they look alike! She is a beautiful girl!!!! And of course, we think Lucky is a handsome boy! Tell Nikayla that he still likes to sit in my lap and get his love. Michael had to fill out a quiz about me for Mother's Day at school and he wrote that in my spare time I snuggle with the dog! :)
Hope all is well with you and we hope to see you this summer at the Doodle Romp! Take care, Betsy
We recently visited GoldenDoodle Acres to pick out a new puppy for our family. (We can't wait to bring him home in a few more weeks!) Simply put, our experience could not have been improved in any way.
We found Janece Schommer to be friendly, knowledgeable and
professional in every respect. She spent significant time with us, both in person and on the phone, and showed genuine interest in finding out exactly what we were looking for. During the process, she made all of us (my wife and two daughters, aged 9 and 6) feel as comfortable and welcome as we would feel in our own home.
While we were there we had ample time to view and handle the new litter and spend time with both parents, Chloe and Caesar. Chloe reminded us of our prior pet, a wonderful Golden Retriever, who had been a loving and gentle part of our family for the past 10 years. Chloe was completely at ease as we entered the run and sat down to pick up and cuddle with various members of her litter. (They were just a few days old at the time, eyes not even opened yet.) Given the fact that they were so young and she had just been nursing them, we were quite surprised that she would allow us to do this. When we were done with our visit, she even jumped in our van as the kids were getting in to go home. There is no question that this dog possesses a wonderful temperament.
Caesar, the father, was equally impressive. I have never have been a fan of the poodle breed, but I must say that he changed my perception in a most favorable way. He was gentle with our family and listened well to his owner. He played a lot with the other pups and brought order to the activity when he sensed it was getting too rough. (Perhaps I should inquire about bringing him home to watch over our daughters when they play sometimes?) As we were leaving, he too gave us a royal send off, walking up to the drivers side door and calmly standing up on the car door so I could pet him once more before we departed.
The experience of meeting the parents alone would have erased any doubt in our minds about the likely temperament that the puppies in this litter would possess. Yet if that were not enough, Janece went beyond that and arranged to have two puppies from her previous litter on site so that we could spend time with them as well. Our playtime with these "cousins" was equally enjoyable and without incident.
The facility was spotless and it was abundantly evident that her and her family members are all involved with the animals and care very deeply for them.
Additionally, she has kept us up to date by emailing current pictures to us and has made time in her schedule so that we can come visit again before it's time to bring our new family member home for good.
I would give GoldenDoodle Acres my highest recommendation for inclusion as a GoldenDoodles.com approved breeder.
If I can provide any other information about our experience or our observations, please do not hesitate to contact me. Have a great day and God Bless.
Sincerely,
Jeff Torres
VP, Secondary Market Manager
Johnson Bank
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 554-3963
Hi! Hope everyone is doing well! I see that Sophie and Chloe are going to be moms again - I have no doubt that you will get some more great puppies!
We wanted to send you an update on Oscar and Felix - we LOVE them!!!!!! I can't imagine that we even considered taking only one! We've attached pictures ... Oscar has on the blue collar and, as you can tell by his puffed-out chest, he is one puppy who is very self-confident! He takes on everyone and everything (although tail is always wagging and when confronted back he usually duck behind my legs or his brother!). Felix is a bit bigger and has a more shaggy coat. He is gentle, but he easily engages in active play with his brother and/or us and the kids. Don't be fooled, though, he has his moments! The two of them look like bear cubs when playing!
We are having a ball! They are very much a part of our family, snuggling with us on the couches for movie night, coloring easter eggs, running through our orchard up north (they loved that - some great pictures!) and they've already had their first birthday celebration - my youngest just had his 8th birthday party here and they were a big hit!
We are all starting puppy kindergarten in a few weeks. Potty training is going very well, they sleep through the night (since the 2nd night ...) and are learning a few commands: sit; down; etc. People are wondering where we got them from and we are recommending you to them - we couldn't be happier with our boys!
Thanks, and we'll keep sending updates every now and then!!
Deb Moore
Janece,
Just thought we would send you some pictures of Roscoe. You may use us as a reference anytime. Use these pictures as you wish.
Thanks again.
Tim, Julie, Shannon, Haley, and Kelsey Wiese
1-920-830-0654 Appleton:)
Janece!
Hi! Oh man...we are having a blast with Langdon! My parents were so suprised ... I thought they were going to kill me, turns out they loved him and my mom started crying! Langdon ended up sleeping with them that night and have ever since. We all fell in love with him instantly ... even Madison (our airedale) loves him and they play together non-stop!! He was kind of afraid of her at first (she can be pretty wild and rambunctious), but now he hides in the grass and pounces on her ... Langdon gets Maddie everytime with his sneak attack! He really is so loving ... my parents love having a dog they can cuddle and pet all the time. He retrieves now, too! I'll havta send you some pictures very soon..and expect a letter from my mom shortly, too! Thank you for everything! You guys really are so wonderful!
Sincerely, Erin
The puppies are just great, and we are enjoying them so much! They weren't real cooperative for Kelly last night with the camera, but as we get some more good pictures, we will pass them on. I can't believe how much they've grown in the last month. Hope all is well with you and your family.
Patty
Janece, just a quick note to mention that we LOVE our puppy (Lucy)! She is 100% complete JOY! We all love spending time with her and working with her! She is so smart! She is already learning where to go to go out to go potty and she knows her name already! Such a treat to have her in our family! THANKS SO MUCH for giving us such a sweet puppy!
Jill Heth
