Some mornings run like clockwork. Others, not so much. But with three Goldendoodles in the house, every morning has a rhythm to it whether you planned one or not.
It starts before my alarm goes off. Macie sleeps closest to the door and she’s figured out that if she nudges it open and pokes me in the face, I’ll get up faster. Luna waits more patiently on her bed but the moment she hears me moving, she’s up and spinning. Our big guy just watches from across the room until there’s a leash involved, then he’s suddenly very interested in whatever’s happening.
We head outside first thing, before anything else. All three, out the back door. This is non-negotiable. Coffee comes after. We learned pretty quickly that trying to sneak a cup in before letting them out was a bad idea on multiple levels.
After the backyard trip we come back in and do breakfast. We feed everyone in their own spots because otherwise things get competitive in a way that’s not worth dealing with at 6:30 in the morning. Each dog gets their bowl and we wait until they’re all sitting before anyone eats. It’s the one routine we’ve held consistent since they were puppies and it genuinely makes the whole thing calmer.
Then we do a quick walk while they digest. This part honestly became one of my favorite parts of the day. There’s something about walking three Goldendoodles through the neighborhood in the early morning, before the world gets loud, that just resets everything. People wave. Kids want to pet them. Macie prances like she’s in a parade.
By the time we’re back, everyone’s ready to settle. The dogs find their spots, I finally make coffee, and the day actually begins.
I get asked a lot about what it’s like having multiple dogs. Honestly it’s more chaos than having one, but it’s also so much more joy. They keep each other company. They make each other braver. And they’ve turned our morning routine into something I genuinely look forward to every single day.
If you’re thinking about adding a second dog to your home, the morning walk together is one of the first things that’ll feel almost magical. It takes a few weeks to find the rhythm, but once you do, you won’t want to give it up.
Puppy Pals Team