When Harley first arrived I prided myself on “never, ever, EVER” feeding my doodle – pup “people food.”



I have no earthly idea where this notion came from or why I adopted it. But just like raising a child, you realize after a while that all those unrealistic principles you thought you’d follow forever seem to…

2012 -  will soon to be remembered as “last year”, WOW! For some it was “exceptional” and for others “not so hot!” But for many, it ends with hope filled plans of starting our lives “a new” when we wake on Tuesday morning. I’m talking those NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS…

resolution |ˌrezəˈlo͞oSHən|…

We waited “forever” to open our Bark Box and gifts on Christmas morning…



We thought surely – once we returned from our morning walk, we could open the box, but that was not the case. So we…

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and Mom’s making strudel
 all the creatures were stirring, to include us two doodles.
 Our gifts were placed under our tree with much care,
 to include our “BARK BOX” which had finally gotten here!…



Leo was…

Hey, It’s me – Harley…



We took a trip a few days ago…



DM (Doodle Mom) and our DS (Doodle Sister) rode with us. Not the best idea Mom had because “big sis” wasn’t…

Harleo's Adventures

Just when I thought I was on to something, I find out I was wrong or perhaps, not quite ready!

Remember when I boasted (yes I did!) in a blog post titled: GRADUATION NIGHT FOR THE THREE OF US(Oct 25,12). I made fun of myself and the…

Save me from myself – PLEZZZZZ

Late yesterday I received a call from Olde Towne Pet Resort in Sterling, VA. Ashley (Harley’s first love when she worked at the Springfield location) explained that they were waiting on the arrival of a Goldendoodle named “Willy” who needed a new home, and she was wondering if any of Harley & Leo’s blog post readers might be interested.

Meet Willy……

Having you tell us which photos of the boys were your favorite was one of the best decisions I’ve made in a long, long time.

If it were up to me, I would have missed the holiday deadline, still contemplating on which photo to choose and whether or not it was appropriate to send Valentine’s Day cards…

A few months ago through doodle daughter’s connections (translation: idle chit chat while at work!), she learned about Bark Box! Since then, (it’s been about 9 weeks now) I am able to elect “not to” enter into a pet store dragging one doodle, while the other drags me – in search of a new toy.

Not sure what happens at your house, but toys are subject to much torture over here and they eventually wind up in the trash can. I just can’t seem to catch the rhythm of two dogs in a…

The Holiday Pet Portrait proofs are in!

I was such a proud “doodle mom”, the boys actually listened to my commands (in public), which made me truly look like the “alpha doodle!”

I am crazy about the photos, and this year I really want one of them on the front of our family Holiday Card, but…

Leo chills nearby…



As Harley and I collaborate this “Thanksgiving Eve” blog post together…



We both decided there is much for us to be grateful and thankful about this year. On the 25th of this month – Lil…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

With the dogs taking pictures,

and pet parents smiling,

The air full of “Holiday Cheer,”

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…”

The Holiday Pet Portrait Party at Olde Towne Pet Resort was an absolute “doodle-blast.” Photographic pups everywhere, posing like professional models. Once I receive the boys proofs, I…

For the last few years (well, for as long as we’ve had Doodles), I’ve struggled with the whole holiday card thing. I dream about sending out those cute “Tis the Season To Be Jolly” holiday photo cards but it always becomes this nightmarish saga – of “epic” proportion.

The problem, or should I say “my” problem is that I wait too “doodle” long and before you know it, the holiday season is hovering over me, and I end up making excuses, chewing myself…

HARLEY: A Veteran is any person, who served honorably on active duty in the armed forces of the United States.

LEO: And our “doodle dad” did that?

HARLEY:…

Surely by now you cannot be surprised when I tell you both Harley and Leo are NOT camera shy…



They’ve actually become theatrical with it. Harley is so conditioned, he seems to “doodle kiss” his friends every time he sees the camera lens……

When the polls open on Election Day, every citizen over the age of 18 will be able to cast a vote.



It is a right we take for granted, one that defines our nation as a democracy. But universal suffrage — letting everyone vote — did not appear overnight with the ratification of our Constitution.

Two hundred years ago, only…

There has been so much going on this week, and in a few short hours our doorbell will start ringing with the neighborhood trick or treaters. It will be a busy night, so I’ve decided to write a “summary” post …

We are grateful the storm did not destroy as much as it could have. Lots of frightening wind, but no structural damage or flooding in the surrounding neighborhoods. I am so happy to see the sun again. Leo is as well.  Two days of no outdoor activity was getting to him.…

“The track of Sandy is now solidifying.  This massive storm is set to deliver significant, and in some areas, record storm surge flooding through Tuesday.” This is the media warning message that’s been broadcasted the past few days.

It is now apparent the East Coast will NOT escape the fierce winds, torrential rain, and potential flooding Hurricane Sandy is expected to deliver.

I cannot help but think about my good friends in New Orleans, who,…

Somewhere between the intersection of “maternal protection” and “pet parent nurturing”, my clear, level headed thinking “collided” with my bonding and attachment concerns, shoving common sense and my ability to reason into a coma!

Don’t ask me exactly where I got the notion, probably on the “world wide web”, where I surmised once Harley came home to live with us, his crate should be in our bedroom. DH wasn’t exactly “feeling…

I am finally rotating doodle toys from the toy box to the trash! It’s finally time for those worn out, can’t repair, stinks and won’t survive another wash, toys that I’ve held onto far longer than I should have.

Don’t know about you, but shopping in a pet store for dog toys is not my idea of “fun” when I have the boys with me. The three of us, do not do “up and down the aisles” well together! When I learned about …