my brother brian “he’s so great” got a dog.
her name is oreo! (named by my 8 year old niece.) she’s a coton de tulear and super cute (she’s in my kitchen in this picture).
she is staying with us tonight. and maybe longer. i don’t know yet. but what i do know is that i know absolutely NOTHING about taking care of/ house breaking a little dog. (so tips welcome!)
well i couldn’t let oreo k. stay with us unless hazel hutt was cool with it.
hazel has been so good to this little dog today- and yes, we are giving hazel extra attention. For your dog not to be jealous, it takes some creatvity!
here they are outside.
and now they sniff around.
and then hazel decides to play with oreo k.
and the chase is on!
oreo gets to safety.
and then she rests.
xxx
jennifer
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p.s. i use abba shampoo and conditioner or kerastase shampoo and conditioner- the kerastase is SO expensive and i prefer the abba!
update: After trying to get oreo adopted on www.pawlife.com, which was a little stressful, oreo has been officially adopted by keith’s sister, thank god. she’s living 10 minutes from us in a loving home where her owner will be able to stay home with her all day and train her/care for her the way that puppy ought to be cared for.
How cute! I have a 7lb poodle that is the carbon (mini) copy of Hazel. I should email you photos.. they both even have a pink collar! Take care and I love the blog!
Good fun for your family.
What a fun photo essay! The doggies are both so cute. Hope little Oreo doesn’t keep you up all night!
I’ve never heard of that breed, but she’s super cute! I think housebreaking a little dog is the same as any – take her out potty every couple of hours and find a certain spot in your yard where you take her to consistently. Or if whereever she potty’s you can praise her there and take her again…if that makes sense. Good luck with her – I’m sure Hazel will enjoy a new friend to play with!
As a dog owner and a foster doggie parent….Be prepared for a night of whimpering and barking for a new pup in a new home…as far as potty training, take her outside every hour and say ‘go potty’ until she does so…and when she goes reward her with ‘good girl!!’ – trust me, after a 2 – 3 days it works! For accidents in the home – you know when they have to go when they start sniffing the floor….she is soooo cute!!! good luck!!
Very Cute. Love Hazel too! My Havanese resembles Oreo (hair, face and tail).
Now I know why oreo resembles my puppy! Coton de tulear is a bichon type. These are the bichon types:
Types
2.1 Maltese
2.2 Bichon Frisé
2.3 Coton de Tulear
2.4 Bolognese
2.5 Havanese
2.6 Löwchen
2.7 Bolonka
Hazel Hutt pictures rock. Thanks for the happy blog.
Do you have a crate for her? It’s absolutely the most important training tool. It just sucks because you want to snuggle the puppy to death, but you (and especially your brother) will be so much happier in the long run.
Oreo K. is precious!
We have been taking care of our neighbors doggy for 1 month today and we are thinking of maybe getting a doggy of our own when she goes back to her owner.
Dogs rock!!.Hope that little pup and Hazel together are providing you with lots of laughs Jennifer.
Jen you might just find out that your dog needed her own puppy… We got a new pup in our household and Our rottweiller became a different dog, it seems that he needed his own toy to let terrorize him and he is more tollerable now. The silent leash is a good book to train dogs by it is written by some Monks at a Pryory Great techniques to teach.. We used it and had great success….Hope the puppy is a good addition to the family.
I so love this breed. I have a coton de tulear, his name is Cookie Monster and he’s a bit of a clown!!! Housebreaking, patience and perseverance. Good luck!
Jennifer you need to tell Hazel Hutt she needs to teach oreo the bathroom outside end of the deal. Imprinting now this is when a being identifies with something you know the geese flying with the the guy in the ultralight airplane anyway I would think a google search on the topic to refresh Hazel’s memory or a call to the vet would be in order you want Oreo to imprint with your dog so it knows it is a dog and the great green yard is the place and I would imagine positive reinforcement is needed just think each time outside you don’t call stanley steamer
They are both so cute! I’d be snuggling with them both all the time.
Training her isnt any different than Hazel. I think if you let her out when Hazel goes she might learn a bit by watching. Of course if you only have her a day or so, its not really going to be too much work for you.
I loved looking at these pictures. It made me miss one of my now gone dogs but they were still really fun to look at.
Jen-the best way to house train a pup is to take him/her out every 2 hours; take her out after she drinks water, right after you play with her, and right after she wakes up. I know this sounds like a lot–and it is–but you really will have her trained in days. Good luck and best to you during the holidays.
That lil dog is too cute for words! Believe me having Hazel around will help Oreo learn about potty training. Enjoy the puppy stage!
crate the bitch!
Jennifer: You have a very smart brother. It also looks like Hazel Hutt loves Oreo — you should definitely keep her. And I wish I could hear you say, in your hilariously exaggerated French accent, “Coton de Tulear”!!!
Have fun!!
We have the cutest Miniature Poodle with the longest legs. WE LOVE OUR POODLE and get angry at others who buy those new “breeds” mixed with poodle. I always say “Why not just get a POODLE – you won’t be sorry!”. WHATEVER! The pictures you posted are great! Enjoy the puppy.
usually the older dog will teach the puppy where to do its’ business–specially since it is hazel’s house and she wouldn’t want oreo to mess it up. after i housetrained my original poodle tiny– when poodle mom tiny became a mom she housetrained her three children in manhattan of all places! we would come down through the elevator all four dogs in leash and the mother would merrily show the three babies where to go! oreo is very lucky to have hazel teach her about dos and don’ts in your house!
Is it difficult to have such a talented and successful brother? Do you feel overshadowed by his accomplishments? I mean, he’s a legitimate talent with several great scripts to his credit, and you’re a failed singer/actress/lawyer who got her job as a host on a low-rated radio show (which itself exists only to keep the boss’s daughter busy) because your dad’s the chairman of the company.
Cute puppy! Dogs are the best! And Hazel looks thrilled to have a play mate!
Do you plan to cook and eat them soon?
Put piddle pads in from of every door. Then, when it’s time to pee, go out that same door. door + piddle pad = pee.
Crating is the best way to train a dog. However, I kept my puppy on a leash at all times when he was out of his crate. He was always right beside me where ever I went so I could keep an eye on him. If he ever started to sniff around I would immediately take him outside. Consistency is the best policy. It is just like raising kids except you can put them in the crate when you need a break. 🙂
Awww, I love puppies! Hazel will be good to show the puppy about going outside. Just make sure it goes out at least once an hour (or more) if possible. I had never heard of the breed either so here is something about it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coton_de_Tulear
Good luck and have fun!
Ditto what Kathleen said. It took me two days to train my dog (also Hazel, love the name!) to “pee in the grass” as I’d take her there every few hours and say those words. Now I just say the words and she goes.
IMPORTANT to remember is that the puppy will have to go after eating and when she wakes up.
Rewarding them for good behavior is the ONLY way to teach them. NEVER punish or spank, it teaches nothing but fear. Sometimes that reward can be a small treat (cheese, chicken, doggy treats, but TINY pieces) accompanied by a “good girl” and a tickle. After a while the “good girl” will suffice but I do like to change it up with the treat sometimes so she never knows if she will get it or not but the behavior is already learned. I do always use a treat for a new behavior until it is learned.
I have recently taught her to “whisper” in the house. She can bark outside but when we are in bed we whisper. It’s adorable and took only a few days.
I have just returned from CT where my sister owns a pet-sitting business and was amazed at the number of people who “crate” their dogs! I see that another poster on here said one was necessary and I do not understand that AT ALL! A dog can be taught to go to her bed and stay there without being kept in a cage.
I dunno, maybe some people think it is necessary but IMHO a dog in a box is one of the most pitiful things I have ever seen. If one hasn’t the time to teach and train and walk a dog, one hasn’t time for a dog. There ARE also puppy kindergartens for those w/o time but have $$. (Want my sister’s 411? J/K not trying to give her a plug, and there are many out there!)
Anyway, I’ll stop the rant. Good luck with Oreo! There’s nothing cuter than dogs playing together –except maybe kittens!
Oreo is so cute!
jen, i laughed so hard reading your story about the “chase”. Hilarious to me. Meanwhile, Puppies like the sound of ticking at night, mimics the mom’s heartbeat. Put a little clock that ticks under a towel next to where she sleeps. She is ADORABLE!!!
The Coton is a playful, affectionate, intelligent breed. Some people consider it as a completely non-aggressive breed when given the proper love and care it deserves. It loves people and as a result can have separation anxiety. It loves life and is enthusiastic and lively. It is a very vocal breed, grunting and making other noises when having fun. Some Cotons have a habit of jumping up and walking on their hind legs to please people. Some Cotons may exhibit shyness or cautiousness in new situations, especially around strangers, but this can be overcome with training. Most Cotons love meeting new people and are very curious in new situations. The dogs are very trainable with praise, instead of punishment. They are great with other dogs.
Teach Oreo how to ring a bell when she goes outside. I put a bells- (like Christmas Jingle Bell kind) on the door that I took my dog out. Every single time I took her out, I hit the bell and she caught on to the bell sound means potty time… She is 7 years old and still rings her bell whenever she needs to go outside… it really works and our friends are so impressed that she can do this…. good luck….
Uhmmmm…….I think there is a radio show because people listen?? Call me crazy in California, but we love the girlz- and their pets are pretty cute too.
btw crate training is utilized by many breeders/trainers & recommended by vets & humane society. it does not mean that you leave your puppy/dog in a crate all the time; it is/can be a useful part of training. properly used, the crate becomes a safe haven for bed time or when you need to leave your house. dogs love the familiarity and will sometimes nap in their kennels with the door left open. the crate is also useful for travel or if you have to board your dog. some owners put a t-shirt or a familiar blanket or bedding in the kennel. it is not to be used as a cage to separate the dog from the family when you are home. Cotons are a terrific breed – very affectionate and intelligent like their bichon “cousins” enjoy!
I thought it was brother Brian’s? OMG, not another Ellen situation…
Isn’t it Brians dog? I’m confused.
we crate our 7 month old puppy and she LOVES her crate, and there is nothing “pitiful” about it. we leave the door open when we are home and she goes in and out freely, and will very often wander in to take a nap. its nice and cozy, and like her own ‘room’. dogs are den animals by nature and it is highly recommended by most (all?) reputable experts. it has ZERO to do with having time to teach/train a dog, it is simply a method of doing so.
do you realize you just said that outloud? if you cannot say anything nice to Jennifer or anyone else for that matter, for God’s sake be quiet. How incredibly rude.
My family is thinking about getting a standard poodle. Tell me what you love about having Hazel? Is she easy to care for?her coat? high strung?good with young children? I love the fact that poodles are non-shedding. I also love that you don’t have her hair looking like a silly puffy traditional poodle.
Oreo is a very cool name…
Actually, to Jennifer,
I give you a lot of credit for allowing that ugly-ass person too chickenshit to give a name to get his/her post through! What a vicious creep!
I still don’t love the idea of crating a dog and have had many many dogs in my 50 years. Oh well that’s just me. I have seen more on the East Coast than anywhere else, though.
If anyone should be put in a box it’s asses like SiblingRivalry? –and their friends who whine on Alexis’ blog about her mom having money.
Sad, sad people! Box ’em up, teach ’em to pee on a pad and never let ’em out. Not the dogs! The assholes!
Aloha
How cute is oreo? And what a good cousin Hazel is and will be. So happy to see a sweet blog.
Too cute……………
Have you seen the oreo cookie cows? They are black with a wide white stripe around their bellies. At least Brian didn’t get one of them. It would not have fit in your kitchen, and Hazel probably would not have been as accepting of it. I don’t know the official cow name, but if you google it, you might be able to see what they look like.
Get some help for that excessive jealousy. And get on with your life. Elsewhere.
i love standard poodles. i think they are super smart, really cute, kind, loving, loyal and all around amazing. i had a standard poodle growing up, sugar, (and a great dane named maybelline), then i got anabelle in 1994 who died 2 years ago at almost 12 years old, and now we have hazel (she’s almost 4). i think standards are excellent with kids. anabelle came before my kids and she was so protective of them and gentle towards them. standard poodle is my favorite breed. the little coton, oreo, was meant for my niece but my brother and his wife (and ultimately my niece too) found the responsibilty too much and felt she’d be better off in a different home.
i wish i could’ve kept her but i know oreo will be better off with keith’s sister who stays home each day with little kids – and she’s used to having little dogs. plus, we will get to see/play with oreo whenever we want!
xx
Jennifer, you are thinking of the dog’s best interest first and that is wonderful. She is adorable and she is a member of your family forever. I just read a little about this breed in this weeks NY Times and had never heard of it before, looks like a Bijon. My hero is Cesear Milan (the dog whisperer)and have learned much from his shows. Not humanizing the dog is the kindest thing you can do for a pet. I cuddle my Buddy all the time, but he has learned respect for his humans and visa versa. The difference in Buddy has been amazing, no more jumping on us when we come in the house, no begging at the table, etc. Oreo will give you all much love and joy.
Eva
Ahh Jennifer do you know if this breed is okay for allergy prone people? I am looking for a dog to make my kids happy and I saw this cute pixie of a puppy on your blog. I am about to do some more reading about a coton de Tulear— Coton that if french for cotton right? Thanks for the pictures I think M. and S. may like this kind of dog too.
SiblingRivalry; Male or female, when is the last time you had a screamingly satisfying orgasm? It’s time again, and you can probably even do it yourself.
Your love and care for dogs is evident. “O.K.” will become a well adjusted, well loved and adored creature as she is young enough to adapt. It’s a good thing that you took her on, mentored her and found her a loving and suitable home! The obviously off topic, jealous, envy filled, hate inspired posts to your blog about a sweet innocent puppy speak to the power and fascination that “Whatever” has created. I hope that the crush of evil does not drive you both away.
I understand those who allow their dogs to come and go at will in and out of their crates, and know that some even close the door at night. OK. What I meant was dogs who were locked in boxes for the convenience of their humans –for long periods of time. (My sister tells her clients she will NOT sit for them if they leave their dogs boxed up all day long and expect her to come and feed/walk for 20 min and put them back in the crate. And YES there are those –many!– who do just that.) That is inhumane. Yes dogs are “den” animals in the wild but they build exit routes into those dens. Dogs are also pack animals and when they are part of a household they are part of that pack. They are very smart and can be taught, often within just a few days, where to sit, where to pee and any number of tricks and behaviors. The possibilities are endless. MY dog has her own bed and she also has outdoor areas in which to sleep which are sheltered, i.e. a doghouse and another covered area. She invariably chooses open spaces unless it’s raining.
Anyway, I did not mean to criticize anyone who chooses to crate-TRAIN a dog. But to imprison a dog for the convenience of the human is just wrong.
Peace and aloha!
Crate training is an essential training tool for dogs and if one were to ask any professional handler about the attributes of crate training you will get a 100% positive answer. Those that consider it pitiful, cruel etc., have no clue and should do their research, or better yet attend a dog show and see the hundred of furkids happily resting in their crates! It never ceases to amaze me of the intolerance of others just because a particular method does not fall in line with theirs. There are different breeds of dogs with a host of personalities that require different techniques. Ok. I’ll stop! By the way Jenny, cute furkid!!
Jennifer, I cannot belive you are an anti-labite. My lab is 12 years old and has been by my side through my crazy 20s and now in my more settled 30s. He does shed a lot, but he is so gentle with all children, including my special needs niece. I know the time is coming soon to let go and it’s so hard. If you truly knew a lab I think you would love one too.
your brother is not so great. in fact he is a stupid ass. that scenario is why so many dogs end up being killed at dog pounds. he is lucky you found a home for the dog. what on earth did he and his wife think they were going to get? a wind up toy? did he do ZERO investigation into what is involved with a dog? i am disgusted by people who spend so much money on a dog bc they think it will make them look good. husband, wife, kid, expensive cars, expensive dog. omg, dog pees, dog needs to go out?! what? dog is barking, dog is chewing, OMG. Dump dog. they better not get another dog in another year thinking something will be different, bc it wont, and they will just dump that dog too. the height of arrogance and ignorance.
Amy, it could have made tasty hors d’oeuvres!
Hi Jen, I also got a new puppy this weekend. My son Danny showed up with a new Carin Terrier, we called him Franklin he is a cutie and seems to have a great personality. He is our third puppy, we have two other Carins Sparky and Brody. They seem to have accepted their new brother very well so far. Although I heard on the show you did not keep her, it is okay and your Hazel is supper cute!
Small dogs can be the hardest to house break. We got a Bichon almost two years ago and as much as I love him it took a very long and strenuous time to house break him. You have to crate train them and take them out as much as possible until they can be trusted. If you can not watch them they should be in their kennel. It was worth it now, but I would say I would hesitate to get another puppy again. Its a shelter dog over a year old when we decide to get another one.
PLEASE PEOPLE,,,,ADOPT A DOG FROM A SHELTER,,,THEY ARE OVERFLOWING IN THIS ECONOMY. A DOG LIKE THIS IS PROBABLY FROM A PUPPY MILL… WAKE UP.
So what happens to me? Am I to eventually end up in a shelter as well? I didn’t ask to be born at a “puppy mill.” How about a less hysterical solution?
Why would you assume or suppose that Jennifer’s brother Brian, “he’s so great” would buy from a puppy mill? This story has a happy ending. Perhaps you can direct your loving energy to trying to end the puppy mill/pet store industry? There are many shelter dogs, and there are many puppy mill dogs that probably end up in a shelter. What about the back yard breeders who breed dogs for a “little extra spending money?” Where does it end?
Brother Brian “he’s so great” turns out that I guess he did the right thing by giving up the dog. Must be heartbreaking for the kid. ADOPTING really is better. Hey, is he like Ellen DeGeneres??? Can you say puppy mill???
What’s all this talk about stopping pepper mills? Pepper mills are a good thing. We need pepper mills. I like pepper on my salad. If we did not have pepper mills what would all those waiters do in those fancy restaurants? Oh, what’s that you say? Puppy Mills?!? Who wants puppies ground up on their salad? What’s that you say? They do what? Oh, never mind. OK, on a serious note; How are puppy mills any different from the way we raise chickens, hogs, cattle, fish etc? How many of you puppy mill maniacs boycott animal products? What’s that you say? Oh, never mind…
For all of the “end puppy business” radicals, here’s what our government is doing for all the pretty little horses: https://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2008375877_horses11.html
Are you serious? It’s hard to believe that anyone could and would defend Puppy Mills. Your logic is that we mistreat other animals so it’s okay?
As far as boycotting animal products…FYI, some of us do our best to avoid animal products. Of course, many of us have to do MORE than our fair share to compensate for the ignorance of others.
Pass the salt:-)
IRONY, sheesh.
If you people are so concerned about Puppy Mills when was the last time you protested outside a pet store?? Puppy mills are licensed breeders by the USDA when was the last time you protested to the USDA about a puppy mill you have knowledge of. They probably advertise on the internet when was the last time you tried to stop or expose a puppy mill. If you are going to bully that is BULLY people here get off your arse and do something about it When was the last time you donated money to the ASPCA when did you report pet owners breaking the law oh I guess you don’t want to get involved but you seem to be very knowledgeable on the subject. Are You running a Puppy Mill?? And the pepper mill joke was uncalled for
I have the same outdoor patio furniture set. Can you please tell me what you use to clean the cushions? Thanks!
Apparently the animal rights brigade have a dim sense of humor. Do you REALLY think that you will ever make your point to the animal flesh eaters of America without some give and take? Just a bit of reasoned discourse? If you believe that it’s all or nothing, you are pushing a really large stone up a really steep hill.
Hi Jennifer,
Have you considered adopting a puppy from a rescue org? I know you’re probably aware of the many poodle organizations, but thought I would include some rescue groups here–too many to mention. My Mom rescued a miniature poodle (he’s a medium sized poodle a little over 20# and he’s great!)
1) https://www.petfinder.com ( so many poodles, all ages, sizes and colors)
2) Search by Breed:
https://www.adoptapet.com/dog-adoption
3) Poodle Rescue: Affiliate Clubs:
Poodle Club of Mohawk Valley
Rescue: Elaine Jones
moonvaly@frontiernet.net
(585) 728-3188
Poodle Obedience Training Club of Greater New York
Rescue: Linda Howard
(732) 262-3649
310 Spruce Dr.
Brick, NJ 08723-5946
Keep up the great work!
Oh, Jennifer, Hazel Hutt and Oreo look so cute together. Funny and sweet.
Yes they DO look cute together and since they live so close to each other I’m sure you can arrange some playdates! My neighbor –who does not have a fenced yard– brings her dog over every day for an hour or two to romp and play with my Hazel and they have a blast! They wear each other out too, and both sleep very well at night!
WherEVER, HOWever your brother got his dog, he is NOT a bad person at all and the person who so rudely criticized him is a complete jackass! How nice that he realized the pup was too much for him and his family and did right by the sweet little thing in finding her a loving home!
Re puppy mills: MOST dogs you get from pet shops come from them. Rescue dogs are a great way to go but nobody has the right to judge anyone for their choice of dog! Yes we’d like to think they were not from a mill but what– do we reject them too and where will they end up then? As rescues? Will it then be P.C. to get one of those dogs?
Our problem in Hawaii is the limited bloodlines and a lot of inbreeding of “purebreds”.
Ever seen the kids of the polygamists?
Good luck to all of you with Oreo and looking forward to pix of those playdates with H.H.!!
cute dog and Hazel is so nice to everybody ceptin them birds??
go to YOU TUBE look at the great crate housebreaking videos
we used that method and out dog learned fast that way.It seems like a mean thing but it is not it works.It is confusing the dinner time out and stuff but you get the hang of it after a while.
So you put the pup in the crate.
You wait a few hours/then take pup out to a certain poop spot or pee spot in the yard put a piddle pad out where you want OREO to go.
Do not make the mistake of starting the piddle pad method in the house./
NOOOOO !!!
get the piss pads out in the yard where OREO is to go.
The dog will get used to it..
may take like three months.Or more.
Jennifer — a friend of mine has a coton. Her name is Dulcina Grace, but I get to call her Dulci. She is a cutie, for sure. Very smart and energetic. My dog, a Pomeranian named Taffy and Dulci LOVE each other and play so nice together. Dulci has lots of “Sparkle”. I love your poodle. My first dog was a mini-poodle named Toby. He was so good and such a smart boy.
what is a mutt? the president elect is looking for a mutt and well reflected on that term in a personally nature.
What do you think he meant. Something for the talking heads on radio to ignore or jump on?
What did he mean and did it mean anything to you?. Me I thought he was trying to be funny does this man have a sense of humor?? and should he be trying to make jokes ??? I say leave the funny stuff to the Whatever team
OMG I’d rather have a president to laugh with than laugh AT –like the present lame duck one– gimme a buh-reak!
A mutt is a mixed-breed. Like our pres. elect. Like most of us. Do people have to pick apart every fucking syllabe that leaves his lips? If this just more fodder for the ‘Bama-haters to twist into something with a deeper meaning?
Anybody see that pack of lies circulating the emails about Obama’s 50 lies? They were ALL verifiable lies. Whether Muslim or not -and he’s NOT– so what as long as he’s the right one for the job. I replied to that message with a list of sources for the truth. I mean, we should all make informed choices right? WHO would vote based on a bunch of crap compiled from unnamed sources and sent in an email? Same people who would pick apart a comment about getting a dog, I guess!
Aloha!
I have a 4-year-old Coton and I love her to death — it’s a great breed, but be forewarned these dogs, sometimes known as “velcro dogs,” get enormously attached to one person(usually the one feeding, walking, etc.) Mine follows me everywhere and even sits outside the bathroom door and whimpers when I am in there. She is friendly with other people, but won’t completely settle unless I am around. My kids say she sits at the front door and cries for 5 minutes when I leave. She’s quite pathetic but a wonderful companion!!! They also have tons of energy and love to RUN. I hope Oreo loves her new home!
Mutt referes to mixed race! They tend to be easier to train and more intelligent! Isn’t that what you want in a dog and or a president?