The Middlest Sister

Good Doogie

Tess grew up in a haunted house. The ghost was mischievous, unpredictable, and ever-present. A little spooky, sure, but he was easy to laugh off in the light of day. At night, though… well, I think Tess can be excused for wanting an escort…

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It’s time that long-suffering Doogie got some credit for being a Good Boy.

If you like Doogie, you might want to check out this entry from my sketchbook, Call of Doogie: Bark Ops.

Also, The Middlest Sister will now appear on Justthefirstframe.com, which is a cool way of browsing for new webcomics. The site displays just the first frame of webcomics, and if you decide you want to read the rest, you just click on the frame to take you to the comic right at the creator’s own site. Pretty neat!

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57 responses to “Good Doogie”

  1. Baddest Mother Ever Avatar
    Baddest Mother Ever

    This is the first post of yours that I’ve experienced and it’s an utter delight! Sweet Doogie. I love the depth your cutouts create. i can’t wait to browse around!

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    1. Nicole Smeltzer Avatar
      Nicole Smeltzer

      Thank you! I hope you enjoy the rest! :D

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    2. kidbrain Avatar
      kidbrain

      i just accidentally discovered your blog. not many things make me shriek “WOW!” instantly, but your crafty illustrations did. love it!

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      1. Nicole Smeltzer Avatar
        Nicole Smeltzer

        Thank you! That made my morning! :D

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  2. Madame Weebles Avatar
    Madame Weebles

    I used to do this with my cats. Except you can’t really just call cats and expect them to follow you. So I’d have to pick them up and bring them into the bathroom with me.

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    1. Nicole Smeltzer Avatar
      Nicole Smeltzer

      Haha! That is cute! Of course, I am imagining you were about 7 when you did this… I could be off?

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      1. Madame Weebles Avatar
        Madame Weebles

        Yup, about 7 or 8!

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    2. She's a Maineiac Avatar
      She’s a Maineiac

      I’ve actually done this, Weebs.

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      1. Madame Weebles Avatar
        Madame Weebles

        This does not at all surprise me, Darla.

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  3. notquiteold Avatar
    notquiteold

    I wished my dog would just sleep through the bathroom visits. But he just HAD to accompany me everywhere. In my sleepy state, he tripped me more often than not.

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    1. Nicole Smeltzer Avatar
      Nicole Smeltzer

      My cat does this. It is infuriating.

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      1. notquiteold Avatar
        notquiteold

        Don’t even talk about cats. My old cat is determined to kill my husband on the stairs.

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        1. Nicole Smeltzer Avatar
          Nicole Smeltzer

          I have absolutely accused my cat of attempted murder when he’d dart in front of me when I was on the steep basement stairs. WHO WOULD FEED YOU THEN, DEVIL-BEAST?!

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  4. BloggersTech Avatar
    BloggersTech

    Reblogged this on Blog of an e-marketer by Main Uddin.

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  5. penandstink Avatar
    penandstink

    So cute! I need a Doogie! I will add this to the list of reasons we need a dog — so the evil ghost-witch doesn’t get me in the middle of the night. Thanks!

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    1. Nicole Smeltzer Avatar
      Nicole Smeltzer

      Well, just to be clear, Doogie is typically really useless. :)

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  6. NotAPunkRocker Avatar
    NotAPunkRocker

    My cat pays me back for these trips by trying to suffocate me when I get back to bed. Oh well.

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    1. Nicole Smeltzer Avatar
      Nicole Smeltzer

      One would expect nothing less from a cat!

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  7. She's a Maineiac Avatar
    She’s a Maineiac

    Story of my life growing up! My dog Princess never got much rest.
    I loved how you did the word ‘flush’, and Doogie’s startled face is priceless.

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    1. Nicole Smeltzer Avatar
      Nicole Smeltzer

      Aww, Princess is an adorable name for a dog!

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  8. Charlotte Avatar
    Charlotte

    I love this, especially the pee-colored asterick. :)

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    1. Nicole Smeltzer Avatar
      Nicole Smeltzer

      I was wondering if anyone would notice!

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  9. becomingcliche Avatar
    becomingcliche

    There are so many things I love about today’s comic. So many. From the string of drool to the mouse under the bed to the flushing toilet. Well done!

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    1. Nicole Smeltzer Avatar
      Nicole Smeltzer

      Thanks :) It makes me happy when people notice the details!

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  10. jensine Avatar
    jensine

    as always … I love

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    1. Nicole Smeltzer Avatar
      Nicole Smeltzer

      Thank you!

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  11. muddledmom Avatar
    muddledmom

    Aw, my dog, Bear, used to have to escort me around the house when I thought I heard noises. It always helps when there’s “someone” near. Sweet post.

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    1. Nicole Smeltzer Avatar
      Nicole Smeltzer

      Awww, Bear! It’s good to have back-up.

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  12. pegoleg Avatar
    pegoleg

    It IS time Doogie got some credit. Love Tess’ drool dribble! Good luck with the new venture – it sounds great!

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    1. Nicole Smeltzer Avatar
      Nicole Smeltzer

      Thanks!

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  13. Elyse Avatar
    Elyse

    Dogie is the perfect sibling. No complaints no matter what you ask of him!

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    1. Nicole Smeltzer Avatar
      Nicole Smeltzer

      It’s true, he never complains. He does sometimes pretend to limp when he feels he’s being ignored, though.

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  14. The Simple Life of a Country Man's Wife Avatar
    The Simple Life of a Country Man’s Wife

    I always love the back sitting view of a dog, like Doogie waiting for Tess in the bathroom. Love this!

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    1. Nicole Smeltzer Avatar
      Nicole Smeltzer

      Thanks! It’s an eternally devoted pose, I think.

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  15. talesfromthemotherland Avatar
    talesfromthemotherland

    Mazel on the new gig! Great posts like these, deserve to be highlighted! Love little Doogie’s tired eyes, at the end… too cute!

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    1. Nicole Smeltzer Avatar
      Nicole Smeltzer

      Thanks :) Doogie hardly ever gets any respect (despite the fact that there is a portrait of him hanging in my parents’ living room), so I thought he deserved a little comic.

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      1. talesfromthemotherland Avatar
        talesfromthemotherland

        Poor pup… he deserves some respect! The comic is a nice tribute! ;-)

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  16. pjsassifras Avatar
    pjsassifras

    My cats would totally throw me under the bus insted of protecting me from a ghost.

    I haven’t figured out your posting schedule, yet (forgive me if it’s listed here somewhere – I haven’t explored everything, yet). However, I know it’s going to be a good day when I see you in my Reader.

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    1. Nicole Smeltzer Avatar
      Nicole Smeltzer

      My cat, too. Not my rabbit, though! I generally post every two weeks, but the day changes depending on my schedule.

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  17. pmahaney Avatar
    pmahaney

    I really love your work, but your passion for it slips through and I suspect you don’t find it work at all. Very, Very creative. P.S. I love Doogie.

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    1. Nicole Smeltzer Avatar
      Nicole Smeltzer

      Ah, you got me! I love it. If it was my full-time job, I’d be the happiest girl in the world. Thanks for the Doogie-love! I’ll pass it on to him. Wait ’til he finds out he’s on the internet!

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      1. pmahaney Avatar
        pmahaney

        ;o)

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  18. nuriablanesmoreno Avatar
    nuriablanesmoreno

    que divertida animación, realmente original

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    1. Nicole Smeltzer Avatar
      Nicole Smeltzer

      ¡Gracias! Me alegro de que te gusten! :D

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  19. whatimeant2say Avatar
    whatimeant2say

    Congrats on thefirstframe! Very cool. And, please, please, please publish a picture book for Call of Doogie: Bark Ops!!!!!!

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    1. Nicole Smeltzer Avatar
      Nicole Smeltzer

      Ha! Maybe I will!

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      1. whatimeant2say Avatar
        whatimeant2say

        Seriously. PERFECT idea!

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  20. happydaisy Avatar
    happydaisy

    Is that drool in the first picture? So funny! And kudos to Doogie for being such a great night-time guardian. :) Your pictures are really neat — how did you make them?

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    1. Nicole Smeltzer Avatar
      Nicole Smeltzer

      Yes, it is drool! :D I make the illustrations with scissors, scrap paper, and glue sticks (and tweezers to set the tiny pieces into place!)

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  21. russelllindsey Avatar
    russelllindsey

    Reblogged this on Ramblings of a Misguided Blonde and commented:
    As the dog days of summer are coming to a close, I thought I’d share the latest from the Middlest Sister… Time to get back into a routine.

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    1. Nicole Smeltzer Avatar
      Nicole Smeltzer

      Thanks for the reblog! Cheers to the approaching autumn!

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      1. russelllindsey Avatar
        russelllindsey

        Thank you Nicole~ I always love your blog and try to reblog. I enjoy your blog!

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  22. Dara Avatar
    Dara

    Doogie is a total legend.

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    1. Nicole Smeltzer Avatar
      Nicole Smeltzer

      And he doesn’t even know it. He’s not even allowed up on the furniture.

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  23. andersona10 Avatar
    andersona10

    first time reading this blog after suggested from the staff picks. brilliant! i’m instantly in love. my dog is my constant darkness pal.

    thanks for the incredible find. i’ll be a follower for sure :)

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    1. Nicole Smeltzer Avatar
      Nicole Smeltzer

      Thank you! I’m so glad you like it!

      Reply
  24. WallFlowerLotus Avatar
    WallFlowerLotus

    Brilliant work! Your cut-out illustrations are amazing and so FRESH! The morning doggie bathroom dance is a daily ritual in our home.

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