If doodle #1 could talk, what would he say about doodle #2?

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Murphy is just lounging near the hall, waiting for his dad to come back in from the garage. He lifts his head as Bella walks by, then lays back down. "Oh, it's you". "I'm waiting for MY dad, go find some tissue or socks or whatever it is you DO"

 Bella pounces on his back and the "play" wrestling begins. Murphy looks at me with a look of "REALLY Mom!" "WHY did you do this to me?"

Soon Bella tires of this play and runs to the door and waits to go out. Murphy jumps on the couch to be near me and I feel he is sad and resolved, but not happy with his new living arrangements.

Then Bella comes in and Murphy brings her a stuffed toy and they seem happy and playful and engaged. They are in their own little dog play world and are doing what brothers and sisters do....tease, chase, pull, tug, nip and talk to each other. They lay down in unison, bark at the same things, pee and poop at the same time, eat together, respect each others special places in the house, seek each other out when they are at the dog park, sit side by side and learn new tricks for treats together.

 Bella is learning how to remain calm and "stay" at the front door when it opens, and Murphy right next to her, sits tall with his chest all puffed up. He looks proud, as though he is responsible for her good behavior. 'Watch me little pup, I will show you how it's done and then we both get treats".

Bella finds a book to eat and Murphy stands over her, watching, looking anxiously at me and back to her...he is warning her..."better put that down it's not a "good girl" thing to do." She leaves it and runs up to me, coyish and sweet, begging forgivenss and Murphy just wanders over to me, with a look of maturity and awareness.

 I can sense he is secure in the fact that he is always going to be my #1 doodle, that he has a very special place in my heart. He looks on as I scold Bella for the book, lays back down in the hall waiting for his dad and sighs...."Hummppphhh"....." it's a hard job keeping this little one in line, but someone has to do it". Maybe this big brother job ain;t so bad after all.

[Laney Owen]

LOL! HILARIOUS! What if my doodle could talk......

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Sue, I LOVE this blog.  I know that Guinness really likes having Murphy around....most of the time.  They have their "rituals".  They play together, and there's a total pattern to it.  They are both "low key" when the first get up and they leave each other alone, and then about mid morning they play together for about an hour.  They chase each other and "steal" toys.  Then it's back to low key again.  They are always together.  That's probably because they're always with me.  Guinness has his "retreats" and that's where he goes when he needs some alone time...Under the bed or dining room chairs.  When he does this, Murphy positions himself to wait and watch until Guinness emerges again.  Sometimes he gets impatient for Guinness to "come out", and he'll bark at him.  He's saying "please come out and play...I'm bored".  When I start to cook their dinner, that's their signal for play time again.  More wrestling and chasing each other.  They pause to eat, and then they're right back at it.  This happens every night and it lasts a couple of hours.  When I go upstairs to read or watch TV, they know that's quiet. cuddle time and they position themselves on the bed waiting for me.  I know they "speak" to each other in their own language.  I can see it when it happens.  Here are some of their favorite "sayings":  Let's play....Back off....I had it first and it's mine...you need to "sit" or Mom won't give EITHER of us the treat.  They have learned to coexist well, and I think they like having each other to do "dog things" with.

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

I thought you'd like it April. So glad you got a chance to see it.

[April Cliber]

This was great!!  Love it. :o)

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Suzann, I can relate to Rosey then. I was always the big sister with TWO little brothers! 

[Suzann, Rosey & Bandit]

Mine would be a similiar dialogue only Rosey is the big sister with a bratty little brother to deal with!!  I love your post!!

[GBK]

I love this dialogue :)  Mine would have a similar dialogue, but neither of them tattle on the other, don't I wish.  When one has something, the other one wants it, or helps destroy it!  I used to always blame it on Kona, and then I see Buddy coming down the hallway with a shoe......

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Murph, you're a kind and patient big brother!  Things will get better once your sissy grows up a little bit and you have taught her how a good doodle should behave! In the meantime remember you will always be your momma's little boy!!

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

I have to admit, my inspiration for this little blog is the book I am reading, "A Dog's Purpose". I can hardly put it down. I don't get much time to read for enjoyment, so it has to be really worth my time, and this is. I highly recommend it to all DK'ers

[Melissa & Porter]

So sweet!  Good job to you for making Murphy know how important he is too you.  I love the image of him all proud at the door.  I could definitely use some proud and stoic door training for Porter.