Bentley the Labradoodle

I really don’t know how I haven’t written a blog about my dog.

He is one of my best friends while also being the biggest

pain in the butt. I picked up Bentley in February of 2018. I

had just gotten out of a long term relationship and was

heartbroken, so I did the only logical thing to do and got a

puppy. My mom, sister and sister’s boyfriend came with me

to pick him up. When we pulled up to the breeder’s home,

puppies ran out into the driveway. I was in puppy Heaven.

The whole litter was out running around and playing. I

immediately went for the puppy that was most outgoing. I

paid the breeder and left with my Labradoodle. Little did I

know about the amount of responsibility I was holding in my

hands.

I named my little Labradoodle Bentley. I spent my first couple

nights with him at my parents’ house and I never left him

home alone. When I brought him to school, it was a different

story. I had class every day and sometimes was gone for up to three

hours. Bentley was a very anxious puppy and did not like being left in

his cage. It was really hard for me to leave him, especially when I

could hear him barking from his cage from outside my apartment

building. It was almost like having a child (but clearly not exactly the

same). Potty training took a long time to conquer, I couldn’t go out or

go on random adventures with my friends as often and I spent a lot of

money on food and toys. It took a lot of time and energy to train a

puppy. 

Bentley turns two this Sunday. Even though he is still considered a

puppy, he is full grown at 70 pounds and finally trained (for the most

part). He is one of the most playful and cuddly dogs I have ever met.

Even though the first few months of having him were a nightmare, I

am so glad I got him. He is one of my best friends and the best cuddle

buddy.