Charlie, 10 days away from turning 6 months old, has filled our days and hearts since he arrived here in April.
As you can see from these pictures and clips, is adorable and quite an athlete. He’s able to jump, run, and turn on a dime.
He’s made friends with many dogs including Sydney, the Irish Wolfhound from across the street, Laine, a Springer Spaniel, and other doodles we’ve met. Most of the time he’s wonderful and wants to make us happy. Yesterday, when he discovered a bag of garbage tossed over the side of the road, his canine instincts took over. I was no match for the treasure he discovered. Sadly, there was nothing I could do but climb down and get him. Today we are back to training and he’s back on the leash.
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I'm a reading specialist and award winning educator from Chicago. While living in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado for nine years, I spent time hiking on the trails with my Goldendoodle Charlie and friends, writing, working in a literacy program at the Boulder Public Library, and mentoring writers and teachers. I love visiting schools. My books combine STEM and Kindness. "Aliana Reaches for the Moon" a picture book that draws inspiration from the moon and the curiosity of children, inviting children to be creative, explore, and experiment. "An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story" a picture book told in the form of a newscast which skillfully balances the serious subject of forest fires with compassion and humor to help children navigate this important topic through the real events of 2020. I moved to Northern New Jersey in 2025 and am working on new projects.
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Wonderful images & videos. Yes, training takes time & patience. 🙂
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Thank you so much! I’ve been working with him every day and thought we had made progress. I guess I’m no competition for whatever was in the garbage bag. 😂
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Thanks for saving Charlie from the dummies that throw trash where ever they feel like throwing it
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It’s an uphill battle. (pun intended)
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