In the spirit of the season, I was planning to share my appreciation of the Doods and all of their hard work. Then Thanksgiving happened and gave new meaning to the word chaos.
Do you see this photo? That is definitely not me. I don’t know what Norman 
Rockwell was thinking but obviously he didn’t have Doodles.
But check out this photo of my family enjoying a lovely Thanksgiving dinner. Yeah right! Who are these people and what meds are they on?
THE DOODS We don’t like the direction that this is taking!
It started the day before Thanksgiving when my three year old granddaughter, the one who calls me “Grandma with the dogs,” arrived. She immediately decided she liked Charley and Elbee much better in photos than in real life. Apparently, in person they looked like huge, scary beasts. Gus, being small, made a more favorable impression.
CHAREY & ELBEE Isn’t that body-shaming not to like us because we’re large?
The Doods did nothing to help. They don’t like being ignored and take it personally if you don’t love them. They will make every effort to win you over.
On the day of Thanksgiving they seemed to be everywhere and hairier than usual. They enthusiastically greeted each person who arrived. They started doing tricks on their own. They sat and stared at people until they petted them. When we put them outside to keep them out of the way, they sat at the door and looked pathetic. Elbee did so much barking I’m surprised he didn’t lose his voice.
THE DOODS Hello?! We’re used to being the center of attention. That’s our job. And we resent the hair remark. We looked fabulous.
When my husband was carving the turkey, some juice ran over the cutting board and onto the floor. The Doods were all over it. Gus, short as he is, figured out how to get into a tall trash bag.
CHARLEY & ELBEE Way to go little guy. We’ve taught you well.
I admit that some of it, okay a lot of it, was my fault. They’ve had tons of training but I let it slide that day. With food and family and company, things got out of control.
THE DOODS At least she’s taking responsibility!
After everyone left, the Doods were worn out. They didn’t move for the rest of the evening. Just look at this photo of Gus and Charley.
By the way, Elbee isn’t in it because he had to go to the ENT to check his throat after all the barking.
ELBEE Not funny, nor is this old picture!
Great story!!
Thanks anonymous!!