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  • Woman thinks getting puppy will help her wake up early—she has other plans

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    A woman who got a dog thinking that it would help her to get up earlier and be more productive was in for a shock when she began to learn her new puppy’s personality.

    Lynde, 35, an assistant at Gilson Doodles breeders, lives in Idaho and is the proud owner of teacup goldendoodle, Lucy, whom she described as having “mastered the art of napping.” And while this is adorable, Lynde told Newsweek, it means “she’s not the best ‘accountability partner‘ when it comes to waking up early.”

    There are proven benefits to owning a dog, including easing isolation thanks to their companionship, easing stress, and helping you be more active, according to Harvard Health.

    Dog owners are less prone to loneliness, anxiety and depression, and also have lower blood pressure, healthier cholesterol levels and a lower risk of heart disease, ongoing research suggests.

    But while many canines might be up at the crack of dawn to demand breakfast and a morning walk, this didn’t exactly happen with Lucy, as Lynde, who didn’t give her surname, revealed in a viral video.

    From left: Lucy the goldendoodle sleeping at home.

    Instagram @gilsondoodles

    Posted to Instagram account @gilsondoodles on 30 May, Lynde wrote: “Getting a dog will help me wake up earlier and be more productive.”

    However, a video montage shows an average day in Lucy’s life: at 8 a.m., taking a nap; at 9 a.m., relaxing on the sofa; at 10 a.m., stretching out on her owner’s bed; and snoozing in the sun at 11 a.m. And after a long day of napping, at noon and 1 p.m., Lucy rewards herself with a well-deserved nap.

    “My accountability partner,” Lynde wrote in the caption, asking followers: “Is your dog a lazy loaf?”

    Lucy
    From left: Lucy is seen napping and relaxing throughout the day.

    Instagram @gilsondoodles

    The clip had a big reaction, racking up more than 12,000 likes, as one described Lucy as the “pawfect dog for me.”

    “I could sit and watch my dog all day sleeping it’s just the best thing,” another said, while a third posted: “I wish my Leo would let me sleep in!”

    Lynde told Newsweek that Lucy has plenty of other hobbies apart from napping, including “walkies,” and “hiding all of our socks under the couch with her other collections.”

    Lynde said: “Going hiking, chasing birds but never actually wanting to catch them, and getting spoiled with a pup cup from Starbucks on special occasions” are some of Lucy’s other favorite things to do.

    And, of course, she “loves ending the night snuggling in bed and watching Netflix.”

    Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.

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  • Protect Our Pets: Support Legal Dog Breeding by Objecting to CA Legislation Bill AB702

    Protect Our Pets: Support Legal Dog Breeding by Objecting to CA Legislation Bill AB702

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    updated: Mar 11, 2021

    The International Labradoodle Association, Inc. (ILA), dba Australian Labradoodle Association of America (ALAA), has announced its objection to the California legislation bill AB702, which aims to limit the ability for breeders in California to do business. The bill will hurt law-abiding, responsible breeders, and family pets, and fail to prevent puppy mills. The legislation, if passed, also prohibits the use of guardian homes, which place breeding dogs with families. In addition, the bill restricts dogs and cats from breeding more than once per year, which is detrimental to their natural breeding cycle. 

    Negative effects of passing of California Legislation Bill AB702:

    • Targets and forces law-abiding, qualified breeders out of business or to move operations out of California.
    • Increases the demand for puppies produced by illegally run kennels and backyard breeders.
    • Promotes the shipment of puppies from locations outside of California with little or no regulation.
    • Forces unhealthy and harmful breeding practices. 
    • Invades the privacy of dog and cat owners.
    • Promotes similar legislation in other states.

    Benefits of California current breeding regulations:

    • Legitimate breeders of the ALAA and other organizations must qualify under strict criteria for responsible breeding, including high-quality physical and mental treatment of breeders’ dogs and puppies.
    • Restricting breeding to once a year or limiting the age of breeding dogs hinders the ability of reproductive veterinarians to guide breeders on the best reproductive medical choice for their dogs.
    • Guardian home advantages: Guardian homes allow the dog to live in a normal, loving family environment and only have one home for its lifetime. The guardian home system helps breeders manage the number of dogs that are under their care.

    Take Action:

    The ALAA is donating to the National Animal Interest Alliance Trust (NAIA) as well as The Calvary Group; both organizations are actively fighting this bill. The ALAA is encouraging all members and alliances to act immediately to write to their local California representatives. Find local officials here: https://www.naiatrust.org/find-your-elected-officials/. In addition, please sign the ALAA petition at http://chng.it/Tp8MJKJJ.

    About the ILA/ALAA

    The International Labradoodle Association, Inc., dba Australian Labradoodle Association of America, consists of approximately 300 breeders and approaching 5,000 pet members while maintaining a database of nearly 100,000 dog registrations and verified pedigrees dating back to its founding in 2004. The organization requires strict guidelines to become a breeder member including health testing requirements, registration of all dogs and puppies, pedigree verification and DNA profile submission. One of the most important goals of the ALAA is to promote the responsible breeding of healthy pets. For more information, please visit alaa-labradoodles.com.

    Contact: 
    Alex McEwing, President ALAA  
    president@alaa-labradoodles.com

    Source: Australian Labradoodle Association of America (ALAA)

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