Howdy!

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(I may be the only member on this forum having a Poodle for a canine. No one else is posting pix of their Poodle.)

Taz is psychotic. :-/

I'm still waiting on the lady to make the devil costume.

In what way?

In what way?

In every way that puppies are...and then more. Its his name, Taz. LOL! His personality mirrors exactly like Taz (the cartoon character). A lot of time when I take him out for walks, he would spend it pulling on my pants and growling. Sometime its hard to catch him when he's super hyper, so when I don't feel like chasing, I put him on a leash outside. He's big on biting and chewing, so we are constantly telling him "NO!" but doesn't work often. The other day, he was too extreme on mom's lap, she lightly spanked his nose. I was sitting right there and saw it perfectly how he raised his lil teeth growling at her. LOL! When he plays, he would constantly run around so fast and in circles like Taz spins, just totally crazy. I have never dealt with a puppy behaving this way. :-O When I eat, he begs nonstop and cries loudly. I give him some, but not too much...just to keep him happy. This Poodle is one true Tasmanian Devil. :-O

Ya should visit him one day. You'll be no match for his short legs. LMFAO

Oh, I'm still trying to tell him not to eat his own #2 waste! OMFG

If you mean Poopoo, just say poopoo. :-D

"Oh, I'm still trying to tell him not to eat his own #2 waste! OMFG"

And this from a puppy mentor who eats at Taco Bell . . .
(goodness gracious . . . tsk, tsk, tsk . . .)

Thunder,

When a dog eats its own or another dog's waste, it's usually because there is a nutritional deficiency. He may need enzyme additives to his food (some breeds do). There are also over the counter products that can stop this behavior. One is called Deter. You sprinkle it in the dog's food, and then when they eliminate their waste, it gives off a smell that is unpleasant to them. You may also consider another food. I know you are stuck on the Purina brand, but comparatively it does not have near the high-quality nutritional value as some other brands. This could also be behavioral, in which case, teach and use the command "leave it."

It sounds like you could really benefit from Puppy School at PetSmart, or from another dog trainer. It's been proven time and again that positive / reward methods of training do much better than the punishment "no" reinforcement.

Some trainers even suggest using words other than "no" because it is used too often in our everyday vocabulary. If the animal becomes accustomed to "no" when being told to stop a behavior you do NOT want, and then if it is doing something good, and you happen to yell or say "no" to another person in the room, the dog could react to that and think you do not want it to continue with that good behavior.

In the least, a puppy needs to be well socialized with humans and other dogs (sounds like you are taking care of that). It also needs to have a minimum vocabulary:

come
sit
stay
down (lay down)
off (for jumping on people or furniture)
WRONG! for bad behaviors
Leave it! for when you want the dog to leave something alone

All of our dogs know all of these (not that they ALWAYS obey), and we taught them another command "Park It." We use this when we are sitting down for dinner either in the breakfast room or at our kitchen bar. All three dogs now know that they are to go into the other room, lie down, and stay there until we are finished eating. They do this automatically now with no prompting. They also do this when we have guests over.

We absolutely do not allow food scraps AT ALL, especially from the table, because it encourages begging. We will cook up some chicken for them from time to time, or I'll feed them sweet potatoes when we cook them (regular potatoes, not candied with sugar and marshmallows), but only as a very special treat.

Thanks.

Are you saying the Purina Puppy Chow do not have suitable nutritional needs specifically for Poodle breed? The best for Poodle would be Pedigree?

I know that puppies learn from their mothers eating sh1t to clean up surrounding areas. I was hoping that was the case for Taz. He doesn't do this often, but once in a while he would do. When I see him come close to it, I don't always say "no" but something funny like "uh uh uh" (however its spelled) and he would know...walk away. I will look into those products you suggested.

Puppy schools are great, but I just do not see how its possible for me to smoothly be in such a training class. In a mass class, where several people join together, is cheaper, but for me and a PetSmart employee to communicate would require more expensive solo classes. People would say that its worth it, but I don't know how effective it would be. He does training just fine considering his age and his learning process base on experience with me.

I forgot to mention something... This will shock Pete and result in Roadhawg to post another facepalm picture... Several days ago, actually during the day after his vet visit, he was wildly playing at mom's house and suddenly engaged in a certain action.... (humping a toy)... Mom called the vet immediately about this behavior. LOL He's too young for sexual behavior, I know that, but...still...I got videos. :-O

Thanks.

Are you saying the Purina Puppy Chow do not have suitable nutritional needs specifically for Poodle breed? The best for Poodle would be Pedigree?

I know that puppies learn from their mothers eating sh1t to clean up surrounding areas. I was hoping that was the case for Taz. He doesn't do this often, but once in a while he would do. When I see him come close to it, I don't always say "no" but something funny like "uh uh uh" (however its spelled) and he would know...walk away. I will look into those products you suggested.

Puppy schools are great, but I just do not see how its possible for me to smoothly be in such a training class. In a mass class, where several people join together, is cheaper, but for me and a PetSmart employee to communicate would require more expensive solo classes. People would say that its worth it, but I don't know how effective it would be. He does training just fine considering his age and his learning process base on experience with me.

I forgot to mention something... This will shock Pete and result in Roadhawg to post another facepalm picture... Several days ago, actually during the day after his vet visit, he was wildly playing at mom's house and suddenly engaged in a certain action.... (humping a toy)... Mom called the vet immediately about this behavior. LOL He's too young for sexual behavior, I know that, but...still...I got videos. :-O

Dogs don't eat their waste to "clean up surrounding areas". The best way to prevent this is to clean up and dispose of said waste as soon as Taz does his business.

Dogs don't eat their waste to "clean up surrounding areas". The best way to prevent this is to clean up and dispose of said waste as soon as Taz does his business.

Yes, I do that as fast as I can. I can't stare at his pads 24/7 when I have work to do and sleep to be done.

Yes, I do that as fast as I can. I can't stare at his pads 24/7 when I have work to do and sleep to be done.

Pads are the wrong way to train, while training, take them outside every couple of hours and cleanup as soon as they take care of business. I've never understood the pad thing, why would anyone want to train a dog to relieve themselves inside your home.

Pads are the wrong way to train, while training, take them outside every couple of hours and cleanup as soon as they take care of business. I've never understood the pad thing, why would anyone want to train a dog to relieve themselves inside your home.

Dude, you should know better. Pads are great during the time I am sleeping and away. How the hell can he open the giant doors? Duh!!! When I'm with him, I do take him outside often.

Dude, you should know better. Pads are great during the time I am sleeping and away. How the hell can he open the giant doors? Duh!!! When I'm with him, I do take him outside often.

I've raised several dogs, presently have 5 and I've never used pads. During my sleep time, I set the alarm for every two hours to let them out, if I'm away, crate training always works. Once they are older, install a doggie door so they can exit/enter as needed.

crate = pad

But the pad is more humane. :LolLolLol

The rule of thumb for crate / potty training is 1 hour for every month old they are until they are about six months old.

Some breeds take well to pad training, but it should only be used as an alternative for when you are not at home.

Crate training does not work well for all breeds, but many breeds are happy with it.

The BEST way to potty train is, as rcjunkie says, go out with them as often as possible when you are home. Since Taz is just about 11 weeks old, I'd take him out about every half hour. As soon as he starts to squat / lift (even if just a bit) start praising him with "good potty" or "good outside," whatever word you use. You can even give them treats when they go as a means of positive reinforcement.

We also got up about every two hours during the night when ours were young, increasing an hour for every month they aged. It's hard work (almost like getting up to feed a baby), but the pups soon got the hang of it and would start to alert us when they needed to go. Now they sleep through the night, or at least until about 5 a.m., which is fine by us.

We put bells on our door, so they use those when they want to go out (well, the terriers do, the beagle is a lost cause). This may not work in your situation, Thunder, so another means may be necessary.

Crate training does work, but it is very difficult if you are gone for long stretches of time, which is why in your case the pads may work for the interim. You cannot put a pup as young as eleven or thirteen weeks in a crate all day and expect him to "hold it." It's just not possible.

Just don't let him get too reliant upon the pads. Only keep them down when you are gone, and put them by the back door (or whichever door is his "out" door) so he understands that is the cue he needs.

When you ARE home, take him out frequently and then praise as soon as he goes.

Whatever you do, if he has an accident, DON'T rub his nose in it and punish him for it. This only serves to frighten the dog. The animal doesn't understand that this is wrong. Animals live more or less moment to moment, and don't necessarily have a memory of a "past action" as a human would.

Also, if he chews on something (shoe, something else) that YOU have left out on the floor, or within his reach, recognize that this is YOUR fault, and not the fault of the dog. He has at this age no means of discerning what is "good" for him to chew, and what is a no-no. Make sure he has lots of chew toys and put them in a box where he always has access to them.

Yeah, he is with me a lot. When I take him out, I also train some commands on our way to the grass such as stop and calling him back and stay beside me. He does good mostly unless he decide to go psycho on my pants. LOL And you should really see it. HAHA

He was born on July 28th of 2011.

You forgot your opinion on what food brand should I switch him to.

For food in PetSmart, I would look Wellness brand or Blue Buffalo. If you look on their ingredients list, you will not they they have fewer grains, more full protien, and fewer meat by-products. Things like "chicken meal" are code for "we took all of the leftover bits, ground them together and threw them in our dog food."

If you want to try more brands, you might go to Britton Feed & Seed on Britton Road between Britton and the Broadway Extension. They have a wide variety of products you can choose from there. None of the foods sold through BF&S, nor the Blue Buffalo or Wellness brands, were included in the pet food recall three years ago. They use natural, non-processed ingredients, higher quality meat products and fewer grains.

The higher the full meat component in the food, the less you have to feed.

Penny may have some other suggestions for you.

Thanks. I will check it out the next time I go to PetSmart. He's low on his bag of Puppy Chow.

Does this apply only for the puppy or throughout his life?

Like the Purina brand, Wellness and Blue Buffalo both have puppy, adult and senior foods. Wellness also has special foods for animals with skin allergies and digestive problems.

Which one do you like best, Wellness or Blue Buffalo?

I use Wellness, but I think Blue Buffalo is a good dog food as well.

I got a bag of Wellness today. Compared to Blue, it was packaged nicely and easier to understand. But I did have one problem... There are two choices for Puppy. Regular and Small Breed. I asked a lady and she said up to 10lbs for Small Breed. I'm not sure how heavy Taz will be...but decided on the Small Breed for now.

What is the difference?

I don't think Wellness should do that. A puppy is a puppy. Just how different can a small breed be?

...When you ARE home, take him out frequently and then praise as soon as he goes.

Whatever you do, if he has an accident, DON'T rub his nose in it and punish him for it. This only serves to frighten the dog. The animal doesn't understand that this is wrong. Animals live more or less moment to moment, and don't necessarily have a memory of a "past action" as a human would. ...
I certainly agree that positive reinforcement is the preferred method but if they don't have the "past action" memory, how does positive even work?

I certainly agree that positive reinforcement is the preferred method but if they don't have the "past action" memory, how does positive even work?

LOL

I do believe they are capable of past-action memory. If not, they wouldn't even be able to learn and remember. If not, they wouldn't be able to know all that we have done for them. If not, they wouldn't remember the unconditional love we provided. If not, they wouldn't be born-again-Christian.

Taz wants to win and he's counting on OKCTalk to help him go on a huge shopping spree for toys and gifts!

If you have Facebook, go Like the Hudiburg Auto Group. On the left side, click on Win $250 within those links. Scroll down and you will see Taz the Poodle! Please, he wants your vote! :-D

Just think of all the goodies he will get at PetSmart.

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"Past memory" is the idea that "why are you punishing me now for something I might have done hours ago?" Children know the "wait until your father comes home" form of punishment because after a certain age, they have the cognitive regcognition that a past action CAN lead to a future consequence. Dogs don't have that capability so you have to reward / (not reward) immediately as the action is taking place in order to change the behavior.

Positive reinforcement training is based off of classic Pavlovian conditioning. Dogs learn behavior through repeated reinforcement, either via the form of food or play (some breeds are more play-driven, some more food-driven).

Once you have molded the positive idea that the reward for a particular command means a treat, or praise, then the dog automatically begins adhering to that behavior when the command is given. It's command -> response.

You can also incorporate hand signals (this would be GREAT for Thunder).

More expert trainers, such as those who work in field trials, etc., use whistles to command their animals. Some in schutzhund or more skilled police training, or even entertainment/movie training, can also teach their dogs using hand commands alone. This works well when operating in the field, or in scenarios when a voice command is not approprriate.

I just want to say that my birthday trip was ruined. We went up there only to see thst no canines are allowed in the crystal thingy. There was no service such as on-site employee to watch Taz outside or in assigned room so that we can pay to enter. OKC lost out on revenue from us.

The water bowls in the dog park are made too high. I had to hold Taz so he can drink.

Pix coming soon. Hi MDot. :LolLolLol

Hi Thunder. :cool18:

I just want to say that my birthday trip was ruined. We went up there only to see thst no canines are allowed in the crystal thingy. There was no service such as on-site employee to watch Taz outside or in assigned room so that we can pay to enter. OKC lost out on revenue from us.

The water bowls in the dog park are made too high. I had to hold Taz so he can drink.

Pix coming soon. Hi MDot. :LolLolLol

Lost revenue? Admission was free and the employees aren't there to pet sit.

Lost revenue? Admission was free and the employees aren't there to pet sit.

That was not the way it was for years. Before all of these extreme makeover, the admission price was sky high. Today, there was no signage of a price to enter, but there was no signage declaring that it was now free to enter. If it was changed, then it must be known to everyone. Still, the bottom line, OKC promoted a dog area, but at the same time rejecting dogs access into the crystal bridge. No matter what, something must be done about this. Either eliminate the dog area and ban dogs from accessing the park and crystal bridge or maintain the dog area and allow dogs to access the crystal bridge. If no access into the crystal bridge, then an employee must watch...ain't that long while we tour the inside. Hell, we looked around to see if we could secure (like a bike rack), but nothing was set up to "park" our baby.

Btw, I found a message on a sign outside saying that photography are not allowed. Wow!!! I took some pictures before finding that weird message, then after reading it, the only pictures I took was the dog area including a video of Taz the Poodle.

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The area for doggies. Sorry, nothing was made for kitties.

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^^^ In the above picture, you can see that developers did not care about easy access for puppies and small doggies.

Just a friendly reminder, when you approach the bowls, you will see them being empty. Happened to me and I had to unfortunately inform Taz that no drinking water was available. After a while, I noticed the little button high above to press. This fills the bowl. Have no fear! You can manually fill a bowl for your puppy or doggy.

Thunder, you are nitpicking about an amazing new facility for OKC and they have been very generous in providing facilities for dogs. No one ever promised that dogs would have unlimited access everywhere and the Crystal Bridge is certainly not a place for dogs of any size.

I think it's pretty reasonable, Thunder, that you can take your dog to the outside portion of the park and not the inside portion of the park. In fact, that's how most places in our society work - dog's should stay outside. Nice pictures.

Then how do they expect people to tour the inside? I was not given that opportunity. :-(

Don't forget, it was my choice for birthday destination. *sighs* Taz is my son and I just want everything for him.

Then how do they expect people to tour the inside? I was not given that opportunity. :-(

Don't forget, it was my choice for birthday destination. *sighs* Taz is my son and I just want everything for him.

Taz is your son? How did that happen?

Taz is your son? How did that happen?

I adopted him. Go check out the Poodles! thread and be amazed at his pictures. I got some more to post over there.

Btw, I forgot to mention about the fences surrounding the dog area. It needs to be replaced ASAP. Small balls can easily go through the gaps! I had to be careful when throwing a tennis ball or else it'd be lost and Taz be crying. Trust me, you do not want to deal with a crying Poodle.

Then how do they expect people to tour the inside? I was not given that opportunity. :-(

Don't forget, it was my choice for birthday destination. *sighs* Taz is my son and I just want everything for him.

They expect people to tour inside without a dog. The only exception should be for a service dog. There are many things that you can only do without a dog so you better get used to it.

They expect people to tour inside without a dog. The only exception should be for a service dog. There are many things that you can only do without a dog so you better get used to it.

I am considering on getting him licensed to be a service doggy, because its super important for him to be with me everywhere I go. Taz has serious issue when he is not with me unless people keep him distracted.

I am considering on getting him licensed to be a service doggy, because its super important for him to be with me everywhere I go. Taz has serious issue when he is not with me unless people keep him distracted.

Thunder, do you qualify for needing a service dog? The human has to need a service dog not the other way around.

Thunder, do you qualify for needing a service dog? The human has to need a service dog not the other way around.

Yes, I do. And everyone knows this. He will be a service doggy for the deaf, which the deaf person is me. We can meet and I can provide you with evidence.

Yes, I do. And everyone knows this. He will be a service doggy for the deaf, which the deaf person is me. We can meet and I can provide you with evidence.

No need to meet. If you can qualify to need a service dog, more power to you. You seem to have survived very well so far without one. I suspect you are just using that as an excuse to want to take your dog anywhere you want to go. This really has very little to do with the topic of this thread, however, so I don't think any more discussion about this is warranted here.

Thunder,

I'm not sure where you saw signs claiming no photography inside the Crystal Bridge, but I assure you no such rule exists, nor has it ever. The only restrictions are on commercial photography and/or videography, where a permit is required.

As for the admission, the Crystal Bridge was free all day on Saturday during Festival on the Green, but regularly does charge admission as it has since the day it opened. Admission of $7 per adult, when compared to admission to other local tourism facilities, is quite reasonable. Signs stating the admission rates are up at the admissions desks in the north south lobbies.

I spent a great deal of time in the dog area on Saturday, and again on Sunday, when I took my own dogs down. Most people I saw with small dogs lifted their dogs up on top of the bowls and the dogs were able to drink just fine. As for not being able to take your animal inside the Crystal Bridge, that is a reasonable restriction of use for ANY tourism facility.

I'll leave comments about service dog training in your "poodles" thread in a bit. You cannot just go down and get a vest f Taz. It requires years of advanced training and certification tests to get an animal certified as a service dog.

Thunder,

So as not to further derail the Myriad Botanical Gardens thread with talk of service dogs, I thought I would share with you how that program works.

You cannot just go down and get Taz qualified to be your service dog because you are disabled. The system doesn't work that way. You have to meet a certain level of functionality with your disability in order to qualify.

If you do meet those criteria and do qualify for a service dog, you have to apply to a specialty program and then pay for that animal, or find a sponsor to who can assist you with paying for it. The dog you are matched with will then be highly-trained to take care of those needs that you cannot (i.e. alerting you when someone knocks on the door or assisting you when you are out in public).

Service dogs, when they are out with their human, are working animals. They are not "pets" in the traditional sense. They are not there for their human's amusement, but to work in assisting him or her get around in the world. You don't put cute clothes on a service animal or treat it like a child.

In order to be qualified as a service animal, dogs (or other animals) must go through years of highly-specialized and rigorous training in order to get their certification. Many breeders breed animals specifically to be service dogs. They are bred for their size, intelligence, but more importantly, their drive and temperment.

From their earliest days when they are able to walk independently, their training starts. Training begins on the smallest things, such as encouraging their play drive and general obedience. They are introduced to multiple stimulii around them to get them accustomed to strange noises, obstacles and people. They are monitored closely for any adverse reaction they have to outside stimuli, and learn to navigate obstables.

After they have succeeded with their basic obedience training, they go on to be trained for specialty service programs. Again, this training takes about 2 years, if not a bit longer.

Only once an animal is CERTIFIED as a service animal will it then be considered as such and allowed inside designated buildings per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

It sounds to me based upon what you have noted about Taz, is that he suffers from separation anxiety. If he has issues when you are not around and starts to engage in bad behaviors or barks incessantly, then this is the issue. The behavior arises from too much coddling of the animal and dependency upon his or her human.

It could be, too, that as he's still a puppy, that some of this behavior comes from that. If this is the case, hopefully, he will outgrow some of this behavior.

Either way, you should not expect to be able to take Taz anywhere you want to take him just because he is your "son." He is still an animal - a non-service animal - and there are multiple places where animals are simply not allowed.

Then how do they expect people to tour the inside? I was not given that opportunity. :-(

Don't forget, it was my choice for birthday destination. *sighs* Taz is my son and I just want everything for him.

They expect people to have some sense about where dogs are appropriate and where they aren't. Not everyone is in love with your dog and wants to share their experience with them, including stepping in their messes.

I know all how it works on getting him certified. I was saying that I was considering. Although, I could simply just buy a vest online and no retailers will be able to know one bit about it. Its just all under consideration.

Btw, the contest I posted on here to help Taz win, well there is sad news to report that people decided to vote for a plain white puppy instead of Taz. :-(

Thunder,

I'm not sure where you saw signs claiming no photography inside the Crystal Bridge, but I assure you no such rule exists, nor has it ever. The only restrictions are on commercial photography and/or videography, where a permit is required.

As for the admission, the Crystal Bridge was free all day on Saturday during Festival on the Green, but regularly does charge admission as it has since the day it opened. Admission of $7 per adult, when compared to admission to other local tourism facilities, is quite reasonable. Signs stating the admission rates are up at the admissions desks in the north south lobbies.

I spent a great deal of time in the dog area on Saturday, and again on Sunday, when I took my own dogs down. Most people I saw with small dogs lifted their dogs up on top of the bowls and the dogs were able to drink just fine. As for not being able to take your animal inside the Crystal Bridge, that is a reasonable restriction of use for ANY tourism facility.

I'll leave comments about service dog training in your "poodles" thread in a bit. You cannot just go down and get a vest f Taz. It requires years of advanced training and certification tests to get an animal certified as a service dog.

^^^Crack o' the Whip^^^

I don't see Thunder responding even in his own world to this one ;-)

Pete, can you change the title to "Taz the Poodle!" since no one else on here have a Poodle and the lack of pictures/stories on any other Poodles. I'd like to have the title changed rather than starting a new thread. Thank you.

Here is pictures of Taz the Poodle sitting on the couch in front of the Pet Halloween Pix area waiting for customers to bring their pets and money to pay for the pictures. :LolLolLol

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And here is his first Halloween costume. Taz the Devilish Poodle! Or simply Taz the Devil.

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I'd like to ask Pete on making Taz the Poodle the official Mascot for OKCTalk.com.

Taz the Poodle!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybxrxkqFNIQ

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Taz's counting on OKCTalk to win!

Just found out that everyone can vote once each day, so lets get to work!

If I find a puppy stroller, like a baby stroller, can I bring Taz the Poodle with me into the Crystal Bridge? I really want him to go in there.

If I find a puppy stroller, like a baby stroller, can I bring Taz the Poodle with me into the Crystal Bridge? I really want him to go in there.

And I'd really like for Shania Twain to show up and sing happy birthday to me one year. Sadly, for both of us, life is full of opportunities to poo in one hand and want something different in the other. Like it or not, the want hand rarely fills up first.

Leave Taz at home, go and take lots of pictures, upload them and show them to him while sitting next to a big glass window. That's about as close as you'll get.

If I find a puppy stroller, like a baby stroller, can I bring Taz the Poodle with me into the Crystal Bridge? I really want him to go in there.

Maybe you could put him in a little dress, teach him to walk on his hind legs and convince people he really is you child. Who knows, there may be enough of a resemblance to pass. Then the two of you can go home and talk about what a great experience it was.

Awhile back it was noted by a number of people on this board how small children shouldn't be allowed at certain eating establishments because it bothered them, however now we should allow dogs everywhere with equal status as children. LOL. It is a weird world with odd priorities.

I witnessed a family try to bring in their dogs into walmart market last night. I've never seen a manager move that fast to the front door to tell them that they couldn't bring them inside. They were bewildered and angry that their pets couldn't come inside a grocery store so they left. Good for walmart.

As for no pets in the crystal bridge, I can see it now. "Pet owner sues crystal bridge because pet got injured while trying to eat a cactus"

Respect the Rules. They are there for a reason.

If no access into the crystal bridge, then an employee must watch...ain't that long while we tour the inside. Hell, we looked around to see if we could secure (like a bike rack), but nothing was set up to "park" our baby.

Do you also have a problem with bars not providing day care while parents drink?

Do you also have a problem with bars not providing day care while parents drink?

Please obey Pete. He said to get back onto topic. Lets go people, stay on topic.

Doesn't the "new" "improved" look of "The Myriad Gardens" seem a lot more "Bauhausisticly" sterile than "Audubonian" rustic/natural/authentic?

Maybe it's just the photos.

(Thank goodness that at least they installed some bat catchers!)

It does seem that way for the dog area. Just seem to plain other than the two hills. I think there should be some sort of attractions there. Whoever is in charge probably expect the dogs to be "dumb" and not notice the lack of attractions compared to the children's play areas including the thundering water thrill.

I need the top best groomer specifically for Poodles. Can anyone list some recommendations? It can not be just any groomers. I need a place specifically tailored for Poodles where they know what the hell they are doing when they groom Taz the Poodle. Today, I figured he'd be old enough to deal with the traumatic grooming and I can say that he does not like it one bit. His hair (info says that Poodle don't have fur...that their hair is similar to ours) is all tangled up, so I spent like an hour grooming him while he was all growling and whining. His hair is a lot more fluffy now than previously shown in the video. I have not found any info on proper age for a Poodle's first haircut.

I'd also like for suggested groomers to also specialize in safe hair dyeing for Poodles. When he reach one year of age, I'd like to dye his hair once in a while. The colors I'd so want to have done is him in all blue with black ears, black tail, and black paws.

Remember, only the best for Taz the Poodle. He needs Oklahoma's #1 Groomer for Poodles.

He just fell down fast and fast asleep. Its amazing how he be up and active then a second later, he'd fall fast asleep.

I need the top best groomer specifically for Poodles. Can anyone list some recommendations? It can not be just any groomers. I need a place specifically tailored for Poodles where they know what the hell they are doing when they groom Taz the Poodle. Today, I figured he'd be old enough to deal with the traumatic grooming and I can say that he does not like it one bit. His hair (info says that Poodle don't have fur...that their hair is similar to ours) is all tangled up, so I spent like an hour grooming him while he was all growling and whining. His hair is a lot more fluffy now than previously shown in the video. I have not found any info on proper age for a Poodle's first haircut.

I'd also like for suggested groomers to also specialize in safe hair dyeing for Poodles. When he reach one year of age, I'd like to dye his hair once in a while. The colors I'd so want to have done is him in all blue with black ears, black tail, and black paws.

Remember, only the best for Taz the Poodle. He needs Oklahoma's #1 Groomer for Poodles.

He just fell down fast and fast asleep. Its amazing how he be up and active then a second later, he'd fall fast asleep.

Why do that to a dog, seems like you wanted him more for show then a companion.

Why do that to a dog, seems like you wanted him more for show then a companion.

Incorrect!

There is nothing wrong with dyeing his hair with safe coloring.

He is more than a companion. He is my son. Don't ever insult him like that.

It does seem that way for the dog area. Just seem to plain other than the two hills. I think there should be some sort of attractions there. Whoever is in charge probably expect the dogs to be "dumb" and not notice the lack of attractions compared to the children's play areas including the thundering water thrill.

Like it or not the "dog" park was built for human entertainment. A place for humans with similar interests, dogs, can socialize with each other.