The Crazy Puppy Lady and Coming Clean

[Lori, Rooney & Zuzu]

Why am I here?

Of course first and foremost, I am here because I am a Doodle owner.  That's a given, right? But I've been a dog owner for twenty years and have never dipped a toe into a site like this before.  So, why now? 

Because my Rooney has turned me into someone even I do not recognize.  My sister, who has always been the true blue animal lover of the family, can hardly contain her amusement/shock when I prattle on about the latest dog book I've read, or my ridiculously amateur theories on dog training and obedience.  My husband, who has always taken the lead on caring for our dogs, has been nothing short of giddy/puzzled by my total, unwavering commitment toward being the primary caregiver for our new little furry child. And my friends, initially enamored by the unquestionable cuteness of our new pup, are now starting to shake their heads and wonder why I am still so smitten with the little guy after almost 3 months of housetraining, nipping, and endless poop piles in the backyard.

What is it about this little Doodle that he has gotten me so wrapped around his little paw?

So, the truth is, I am here because this might be the only place where I can show my true colors and be the Crazy Puppy Lady that I have become.  Maybe then I can keep my secret identity under wraps a little better in my day to day life and my friends and family won't feel the need to stage an intervention over my puppy addicted ways.

I am also here (another confession) because my lurking behavior on this site over the past month started to feel creepy. :) I have learned so much and so enjoyed hearing from other Doodle crazy owners that it started to feel somehow deceitful not to go ahead and jump in with both feet.

So, when I post photos and nauseatingly gush over my pup here, I trust my secret as The Crazy Puppy Lady will be safe. Thank you for this haven for Doodle addicts everywhere!

[Bonnie and Kona]

Oh Lori, you have come to the right place. It is hopelessly addicting, this doodle love we have. Keep posting lots of pictures... we are all voyeurs when it comes to doodle cuteness.

[Pat and Traveler]

Ha,ha--your secret is safe with us.  I remember one of my friends saying, after watching me with Trav, "I didn't know you were such a...dog person."  He's my cutie sweetie pie, something I'd rather nobody around here overheard me saying.  LOL

[F, Calla & Luca]

Welcome to DK you fellow Crazy Puppy Lady, my puppies are 3 and 4 years old : ) Yes, as Laurie said others shake their heads.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Great blog!!! Yes, we all know that feeling well and are used to family and friends shaking their heads at us in disapproval. I just tell myself they are stupid and I am the smart one :) LOL

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

Oh, Lori, you have come to the right place! We are all a bunch of HOPELESS doodle addicts, whether our status reflects it or not! Yes, your secret is safe here but be aware...your friends already know it. As much as I tried to hide it from mine, they were on to me! Most of them, along with family members, just roll their eyes...