OBSESSIVE DOODLE DISORDER

By Monday, February 1, 2016 36 Permalink

I’ve messed around and caught a case of Obsessive Doodle Disorder, more commonly known as ODD in the Doodle world. It’s a condition spreading rapidly throughout this country and it seems to last a lifetime…

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This is what I’ve discovered from all the research I’ve done

ONCE YOU GET IT – “YOU’VE GOT IT” –

Forget about a vaccine – The National Institute of Health isn’t working on one  #nofunding

The symptoms are mild – at first. Generally the first organ it attacks is the heart. It swells when you’re around them and aches like the doodle when you’re away.

AT FIRST YOU’RE –

  • hypnotized by those big beautiful eyes
  • entertained by the head tilts and the way they use their paws
  • bewildered by the way they sleep – on their back, stretched out, legs up in the air

Gradually your deductive reasoning becomes affected and you loose your ability for rational thinking.

NEXT YOU –

  • throw birthday parties for them AND expect other humans to attend
  • start to speak “Doodle” i.e. Doodletastic – Doodlelicious – Absodoodletutely
  • replace human children photos for doodle photos throughout the house
  • give up manicures for grooming bills
  • stare at them for hours searching for that mini human inside #youknowhesinthere
  • choose their company over humans way too often
  • pass up a beverage and eat dry chicken nuggets so they can have ice cream #nodebitcard
  • get agitated if the person you’re with doesn’t ask about them
  • don’t just talk to them – you have conversations with them

For years I’ve tried to camouflage my feelings. I was so afraid to speak out.

Then I found others just like me #thankyouJesus

More people are being self diagnosed each and every day. More people are speaking out!…

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This is becoming a nation wide doodledemic.

When I sought out to find other ODD pet parents  –  hundreds stepped forward and they all have it just as bad as I do.

I mean – look at these adoodledorable faces will you?

WHO CAN RESIST THOSE FACES? –

I know I can’t…

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I have no doubt there are similar cases out there with other breeds, but since I am not a trained licensed medical expert – I can only discuss my particular diagnosis.

BUT I CAN OFFER YOU THIS –

After watching the video should you feel yourself coming down with an acute case of ODD – let us know.

The Boys will be hosting “Hug Clinics” twice a month #nocopay

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GOLDEN hugs and DOODLE kisses to all our FB Doodle Friends for supplying so many photos.

We were overwhelmed with your response ❤️

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36 Comments
  • Dana Provencal
    February 1, 2016

    Well that was just awesome

    • Cathy Bennett
      February 1, 2016

      Thanks Dana – We’re DOODLElighted you enjoyed it. Please share it with your friends!

  • Callie, Shadow, and Ducky's Mom
    February 1, 2016

    I have OGD – Obsessive Golden Disorder – I’m that way with Golden Retrievers. Which is why I had to have a second one after I got my first. And why I keep wanting a third now that the first is in Heaven. But I can’t for several reasons. At least not now. And it hurts, but it’s for the best.

    • Cathy Bennett
      February 1, 2016

      I so understand your pain – it took me an incredibly long time (at least it felt like that) before I could go for a third one. It’s all about personal healing and for me too it was other things. The wait was PAWfect because it brought us Jaxson, so be patient and take all the time you need. You’ll know when the time is right. #trustyourself

  • Spencer the Goldendoodle
    February 1, 2016

    BOL! My mom has this and she has only had one goldendoodle! Great post! 🙂

    • Cathy Bennett
      February 1, 2016

      Spencer – your mom is one of many that smiles at the thought of her diagnosis!

  • Ann Staub
    February 1, 2016

    Hahaha… you Doodles sure are cute. I don’t think this disorder would be such a bad thing to have. 😉

    • Cathy Bennett
      February 1, 2016

      Actually Ann, it’s quite therapeutic – seems to cure almost everything else to include the common cold!

  • Pedro and Alessandra
    February 1, 2016

    I have it!… and I love it!
    I require no drugs, x-rays, ultrasounds, treatments… I just need to look at those eyes and I feel so much better!
    And I love this support blog that you’ve got going, Cathy, Harley and Jax! Thank you for confirming my diagnosis! Pedro will be thrilled!

    • Cathy Bennett
      February 1, 2016

      Welcome to the best illness in the world Alessandra!

  • All Things Collie
    February 1, 2016

    We suffer from OCD. I believe there is even a t-shirt and bumper sticker to identify those suffering from this affliction. 🙂

    • Cathy Bennett
      February 1, 2016

      I’d love to create an ODD t-shirt with the Boys faces on it. LOL I wouldn’t have to explain myself so much 🙂

  • Dashlilly
    February 1, 2016

    You KNOW I “suffer” with this “disorder.” Can’t walk by someone who has a doodle without chatting for a few minutes… can’t wait to share the latest photo of Dash or Lilly ready for the Broncos game complete with jersey and pom poms… can’t kiss their noses enough…. can listen to Dash snore for hours… love to make Dash tilt his head and Lilly perk up their ears as I talk to each of them… oh Lord I have it bad!!! Great post Cathy!

    • Cathy Bennett
      February 1, 2016

      OMDoodle – you’ve got Broncos uniforms – BAAAAA – We’re going with Carolina – so please email me their pics and I’ll use them in a Doodlebowl – your two against my two LOL / BOL

      • Dashlilly
        February 1, 2016

        Of course you’re going with Carolina!! Yikes!!! I don’t think I have your email. I will Facebook you their photo –we did some yesterday but not quite up to my standards!! HA!!

  • Emma
    February 1, 2016

    I guess my mom has OGBGV disorder and loves it!

    • Cathy Bennett
      February 1, 2016

      Yes she does Emma – that is very obvious!

  • Two French Bulldogs
    February 1, 2016

    So funny cause mamas got a Frenchy disorder
    Lily & Edward

    • Cathy Bennett
      February 1, 2016

      OFD – I can certainly understand – you two are definitely addictive 🙂

  • Murphy & Stanley
    February 1, 2016

    In all fairness you know Doodles are special BOL! Just ask our pawrents!

    Keep Calm & Bark On!

    Murphy & Stanley

    • Cathy Bennett
      February 1, 2016

      Yes you sure are!

  • The Daily Pip
    February 1, 2016

    That video was DOODLETASTIC …ruh roh, think it might be catching!

    • Cathy Bennett
      February 3, 2016

      Look at you Daily Pip! You go #withyourbadself I love it when people speak “doodle” to me! LOL Have a great day 🙂 You’ve made me smile…

  • slimdoggy
    February 1, 2016

    Haha – love it. You do have it bad too, don’t you.

    • Cathy Bennett
      February 3, 2016

      Yep – it’s permanent Slim 🙂

  • Monika
    February 1, 2016

    If you’re going to have something….this would be it! 🙂

    • Cathy Bennett
      February 3, 2016

      Those are my sentiments exactly Monika! #yougetme

  • nichole
    February 2, 2016

    BOL – we love it!

    • Cathy Bennett
      February 3, 2016

      That’s my sickness – just owning up to it in public LOL

  • LeeAnna Paylor
    February 3, 2016

    I must have it too… no cure… good! doodledemic.
    LeeAnna

    • Cathy Bennett
      February 3, 2016

      Yep – you most definitely have it! I’m so happy for you 🙂

  • KIMBERLY GAUTHIER
    February 8, 2016

    I am so right there with you. I truly believe my dogs have made me a better person. I call it Dogsanity. And I love it!

    • Cathy Bennett
      February 8, 2016

      Dogsanity – I love that term. It’s got t-shirt potential #hinthint

  • Shirll Kosmal
    July 14, 2016

    I have an awesome doodle that I love so much. She is such a special dog. Her name is Ava. I know I have the ” doodle sickness “

    • Cathy Bennett
      July 14, 2016

      Then you are one blessed person! Doodle love is the absolute best. Thanks so much for stopping by – please come back again soon 🙂