These blog posts are about the immediate members of my family (“DH” = “Doodle Husband” … “DS” = “Doodle Son” … “DD” = “Doodle Daughter”). We call it “Doodleville.”

CAN A PACK LEADER CHANGE?

By Monday, July 11, 2016 20 Permalink

For weeks, I’ve been watching what I now call the “Doodle dominance dance.” It’s made me question -  at any given time can a pack leader change?… Is it possible for one pup to claim the role of “alpha dog” without any aggressive behavior? I’m beginning to think this is happening here in Doodleville. AS LONG AS HARLEY’S BEEN ...

SEPARATION ANXIETY

I’m going away this weekend- ALONE. That’s right, I’m leaving Doodleville. It’s long overdue, and I really do want to go. It’s time for me to stop conversing with Harley and Leo so much, and re-establish relationships with a species that has more of a resemblance to me! Friday will be gut wrenching to say the least ...

SUNDAY BRUNCH

Our family gatherings are "chaotic", and rarely go as planned, yet they’re so much fun, and create a preponderance of memories. That is why I absodoodletutely adore “Sunday Brunch.” Our daughter Tiffany, decided to host one yesterday. Her choice of words on the invite (yes, she sent out invites!) was pawdorable: “Everyone is invited to my house for ...