Author: My Dog
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…The Day I Forgot To Buy The Treats
The Owner’s Side Today, it was just one of those days. The kind where you spend most of it running errands and your to-do list seems endless. On days like these, a pot of…
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…When the Barks of Betrayal Echoed Through the Park
Owner’s Perspective I had been so proud of Bella. We’d been working on her leash training, and it was finally paying off. After a six-week dog training course, she was finally walking beside me…
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…The Great Potato Peel Incident: A Tale of High Stakes and Mashed Hearts
The Owner’s Side I’m a scraper, a peel-by-hand kind of gal, you know? Dependable, diligent, consistent – that’s me. Peeling potatoes on a Sunday evening, that’s a form of meditation in my house. But…
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…The Day I Mistook Walkies for a Lighthearted Suggestion
Owner’s Perspective It all started as an innocent mistake. I woke up late (I’d been binge-watching my favorite show until the wee hours) and my schedule was already behind. I glanced at my alarm…
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…When Fetch Becomes Forget-Not
The Owner’s Side “Oh, it’s just a game of fetch,” I told myself. “Surely Sparky can go one afternoon without his toss-and-chase routine,” I added, feebly trying to rationalize my choice. “I have important…
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… The Squeaky Toy Conspiracy: The Day Charlie’s World Stood Still
Owner’s Perspective There I was, standing in the middle of the living room, holding the casualty of the day: Charlie’s squeaky toy, now lacking its trademark sound. An innocent victim of a cleanup spree…
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…The Case of the Unshared Sandwich
Owner’s Perspective So, lunchtime rolled around on Tuesday, and being exhausted from battling deadlines, I decided to keep it simple with a good old-fashioned sandwich. Little did I know, to Buster, it seemed more…
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…My Dog’s Christmas Carol: The Holiday Betrayal
Owner’s Perspective I thought I had it all figured out. I had that spark of an idea. You know the one — that seemingly magical solution that would solve all problems? I would just…
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…The Day We Skipped a Squeaky Toy at the Store
Owner’s Perspective Let me tell you about the day that seemed like it would be just another ordinary visit to The Hungry Puppy. You know that feeling when you’re just trying to keep your…
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…The Day I Didn’t Throw The Fetch Toy
Owner’s Perspective I absolutely intended to play fetch with Buster after dinner. Really, I did. I got home from work, made dinner, and sat down on the couch to decompress. “Just one episode,” I…