Ever since my September 10th blog post: DOODLE DAD IN THE DOG HOUSE, I’ve alerted my neighbors to be on the look out for this man – if he’s seen out and about with the boys – “alone!”

After his “infamous” visit to a local charity bike wash, his…

For years, when the two legged children were sick with colds, viruses and flu like symptoms, I would tell them they had the “coll – e -mock – is”, and for whatever reason they battled through each illness with pride and from those tender elementary school ages, when they couldn’t pronounce it, (like I cannot spell it), it seemed to make the days in our home infirmary fun!

I have carried this made-up diagnosis over to the four legged children and this is what I tell the vet…

This has been an extremely difficult week for our family. On Wed, Oct 3rd, we received news of the passing of a dear, dear friend, after a long battle with the disease Alzheimer’s.

Rick is not only DH Lee’s BFF in college (bonding on the football field, the frat house, and then careers in the military), he’s also the husband of my girlfriend (we all attended the same college), and has truly been like an uncle to my children.

The boys never got…

Earlier this summer I was summoned from my office by our DD who was in the kitchen with the boys. She said “Mom, don’t freak out, but I’ve researched this and Harley & Leo can have some of my ***********as a treat.”



Before I could respond, she continued. “They say for some dogs it’s an acquired taste. They may not like…

This is weird! No other way to describe it. My “soon to be” four year old Doodle is having an “Incredible Hulk” moment. Like the leaves on a maple tree in the fall, Harley’s coat is changing. Harley’s mother – a beautiful amber colored golden retriever. His father? A rather large curly copper red poodle. Yet Harley’s coat? White – straight – and fluffy like cotton.…

Hi, it’s me… Harley



All my life I’ve hung around my DM (doodle mom), usually about 6 inches from her feet at any given time. Although she knows me pretty well, she doesn’t know everything!

Yes, she’s got some stuff down to a science, like:

• Where my favorite tickle spot is located

• Not to comb my tail in an upward…

Most Saturday’s (weather permitting), DH and I try to incorporate the boys in some type of outdoor activity. Since we’ve become pet parents, this is the way our minds seem to work.

With a myriad of leftover tasks forever undone, I personally wanted to dedicate my Saturday completing a few of them, so I bowed out when Lee came barreling down the stairs rattling off a variety of places we should/could go.

Acknowledging and accepting my desire to remain at home,…

Labor Day weekend, was filled with mixed emotions. My DH and I were invited to share in a birthday surprise for a dear friend living in upstate New York, however, the hotel selected for out of town guests did not allow pets. Both DC (doodle children) had their own holiday plans, so it looked like the boys were off to their hotel – Olde Towne Pet Resort!

Based on their “vacation report” (yes…

Is it just me, or when someone talks about “cuddling-up” with their pup, do you envision something small and compact like “Toto” from the movie classic “Wizard of Oz?”…

Or does your mind conjure up something like this?……

his week I decided to forego a humorous post and instead ask you a question on a more serious subject: Should a natural disaster occur in your hometown, when it comes to your beloved pet (of any species) “are you prepared?”…

As Hurricane / Tropical Storm Isaac reeked havoc across the state of New Orleans Wednesday, sending the worst of its howling wind and days of unending heavy rain, I worried about a family I’ve known all my life. They relocated there almost two decades…

OMD, I’m not the boss! I no longer call the shots! I’ve been replaced…

I had great intentions for Saturday morning – well at least I thought I did.  I’d suggested a month ago that we go to the WAGS N’ WHISKERS pet exhibit. I love carefree – laid back – outdoor “pet friendly” activities – and this one had several vendors I wanted to visit (including our friends at OTPR), but these plans were…

If this is your first time logging on to Groovy Goldendoodles: WELCOME!

To better understand this modern day fairytale, please read the blog post; E.T. and ELLIOT  -  (dated August 16, 2012), and then join the rest of us back over here!

THE CONCLUSION…

For everybody else waiting for the “the rest of the story….” here is what…

Not since SPLAT (SEPTEMBER 8, 2011) have I “intentionally” wrote about my own comical behavior. I’ve been told I have a few “memorable moments” from time to time, but the ones that amuse even me – I must share…

June 1st of this year, I took a huge step and got “serious” about my health and weight! I evaluated my lifestyle and decided (like most of America living on the darker side of 50) that I’d better…

In the summer of 1982 Steven Spielberg co-produced and directed E.T. the Extra Terrestrial



This modern fairy tale about a 10 year old boy (named Elliot) -…

“The Dog Days of Summer – cute dog contest” was “doodles” of fun. The boys were revved up from the start. I brought out their new leashes (caught an “awesome” sale at PETCO) and they sat straight up…

Arrived at Olde…

NORTHERN VIRGINIA MAGAZINE PRESENTS –

THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER…

AND HARLEY’S IN TODAY’S LINE-UP…

For those that don’t know…. Olde Towne Pet Resort in Dulles, VA will host WagFest 2012 on Saturday August 11th to announce the top ten finalist. The boys and I plan to attend, see old friends, and catch some of the excitement with the other pet parents.

Voting started on July 30 and…

SUMMER WEEKENDS – NOTHING LIKE UM!

I’m an August baby, therefore it makes good sense to me that I am in “full bloom” during the summer months. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy each of the four seasons, but July and August just keep me excited!

Summer weekends are the BEST! And for my “doodle family” the backyard is always the perfect recipe for us to carve out some time to RELAX! To…

THE ART OF SLEEPING…

AND THE WINNERS ARE….…

“People – Events – Circumstances” can alter ones life completely.

Extraordinary things are happening to a rather ordinary person (me) in ways I would never have imagined! Since the arrival of both “doods”, the inception of the blog, it’s transformation into a new website (coming soon!) along with a monthly newsletter – my life has been simply “euphoric.”

This new chapter in my life seems so surreal at times I find myself both gleeful and humbled by…

Now “Milo” is not another doodle, Milo isn’t even a pet. Milo happens to be the name of a doggie treat my boys absolutely adore.

Milo’s Kitchen (home style dog treats) so far – has been one of the few treats to actually pass ALL the “treat tests” in our home. Here’s what I’m up against:

• Harley has the most sensitive stomach known to man, real rich treats seem to send him straight to the yard (if you know what I…