dog life

Puppy Logic 101: Sophie Masters the Art of "Not Horsing Around" in Today's Dog Eat Doug Comic

Dog comic strip: Puppy Sophie runs around baby Doug.
Dog comic strip: Sophie continues jumping around baby Doug.
Dog comic strip: Baby Doug and puppy Sophie wrestle on the floor.
Dog comic strip: Mom tells baby DOug and puppy Sophie that's enough horse play.
Dog comic strip: Sophie says, "I'm a dragon. You?" Dougs says, "Bak!" Sophie says, "King Kong? Cool. We're good."

Hard to beat the logic of a puppy and a baby.

Puppet Panic! Doug the Scaredy-Dog Meets His Match in Today's Hilarious Dog Eat Doug Comic

Dog Comic Strip: Baby Doug looks nervoulsy at a blanket on the floor. Dad ask, "What's under there, Doug?"
Dog Comic Strip: Dad tells baby Doug to take a look.
Dog comic strip: A puppet pops out from under the blanket and scares Doug.
Dog comic strip: Puppy Sophie walks over to Doug and says, "Remember this next time you catch me eating one of your puppets."

Obviously I love puppets so I pu them in the comics from time to time. Unfortunately the characters don’t share that love.

Through Thick and Thin (or Bare Branches): Sophie's Loyalty to Her Leafless Friend in Today's Heartwarming Dog Eat Doug Comic

I’ve always loved Sophie’s friendship with the tree. Although I never gave it it’s own story line. It just kind of popped up from time to time. I’m working on a stroy about Sophie and the tree for the next Sophie graphic novel. I think it will have a Lord of the Rings vibe.

Canine Codebreakers! Sophie Deciphers Dad's Snack Signals in Today's Adorable Dog Eat Doug Comic

Dog Comic Strip: Baby Doug and puppy Sophie listen at the living room entrance. Sophie says, "Hear that? That creak is dad's chair when he gets up to grab the remote."
Dog Comic Strip: Sophie says, "And that creak is dad leaning over to grab his glasses off the side table."
Dog Comic Strip: Sophie says, "And that creak is my cue! That's dad going to get a snack during the commercial."

They know all and hear all. And of course with dogs, they smell all.

Who's the Architect? Sophie Challenges Doug's Vision in Today's Dog Eat Doug Block Party

Funny Online Comics: Baby Doug plays with his building blocks. Sophie walks up and says, "Wow! Cool castle!" Doug replies, "Bak!"
Funny Online Comics: Sophie says, "Oh. It's a submarine? I just thought, you know, I mean visually it-" Doug interupts and yells, "Bak!"
Funny Online Comics: Sophie says, "Right. It's a submarine."
Funny Online Comics: Sophie says to herself, "I'm not one to argue frivolously with someone lacking the motor skills to keep their food on their tray."

Building blocks are not only endless fun for kids, they’re an endless supply of plots for comics too.

Doggy Dealmaking: Who Gets the Best of Sophie and Doug's Toy Swap?

Funny Dog Comics Humor: Baby Doug asks puppy Sophie if she wants to trade toys.
Funny Dog Comics Humor: Sophie aks Doug what his toy does.
Funny Dog Comics Humor: Doug tells Sophie it runs super fast and protects central city from meta-humans.
Funny Dog Comics Humor: Sophie says it's a deal. Her toy only squeaks.

Oh the joy of squeaky toys.

From Philosophy to Snoozes: Sophie's Deep Dive into Life Gets Derailed by Zzz's

funny dog comics humor: Doug sits on the floor playing with his Silet Bob figurine. Sophie walks up to him and says, "I almost had a life changing moment this morning."
funny dog comics humor: Sophie continues, "I thought I was contemplating the meaning of it all. The fetching, the walks, the car rides. And then, right when I thought I had the answer..."
funny dog comics humor: Sophie continues, "...it was nap time."

This is why Sophie could never be a cult leader.

Will Sophie Ever Get Those Doughnuts? Dog Eat Doug Comic Explores the Power of Persistence

Funny Dog Comics Humor: Sophie reaches up on the counter. Dad yells, "Sophie!"
Funny dog comics humor: Dad says, "Little Miss, you hvae to stay off the counters, got it?" Sophie says, "Sure." Dad says, "I don't think you get it." Sophie says, "Probably not."
Funny dog comics humor: Dad says, "Okay, I'm leaving the kitchen. You stay off the counters." Sophie says, "Right. Get on the counter until you come back."
Funny dog comics humor: Sophie reaches up to the counter top again.
Funny dog comics humor: Dad catches her again and says, "Sophie!!! What did I just tell you?!!"
Funny dog comics humor: Sophie says, "I'm going to be perfectly honest. I heard 'counter' and 'you're leaving'. I was distracted by the doughnuts."

This was a little homage to Monty Python. Can you guess the movie?

Busted! Sophie Makes a Run for It in Today's Hilarious Dog Eat Doug Comic

Funny Dog Comics Humor: Sophie lays napping on the floor. From off panel dad says, "There you are."
Funny Dog Comics Humor: Sophie takes off running.
Funny Dog Comics Humor: Sophie says, "'There you are' is never followed by a car ride or someone dropping their ice cream."

She’s not wrong.

Donut Thief! Sophie's Adorable Logic Behind Swiping a Treat in Today's Hilarious Comic

Funny Dog Comics Humor: Sophie and Doug sit on the kitchen floor staring up at a box of doughnuts on the counter. Sophie says, "Mom didn't push the doughnut box back."
Funny Dog Comics Humor: Sophie says, "That's mom's secret code telling me I can snatch one when dad isn't watxhing."
Funny Dog Comics Humor: Sophie says, "Mind you, I don't need to make this stuff up to justify taking one."
Funny Dog Comics Humor: Sophie reaches up towards the doughnuts and says, "But a little intrigue makes french crullers taste that much better."

A little plug to our local doughnut shop.

Table for One, Please: Baby Doug Takes Over Sophie's Spot in Today's Hilarious Comic Strip

Funny dog comics humor: Sophie sits by the counter begging for food from Dad. Baby Doug crawls up to her and Sophie says, "Dude, I'm working here."
Funny dog comics humor: Sophie tells Doug she's never going to get anything with him sitting there.
Funny dog comics humor: Sophie syas, "You don't see me sliding into your high-chair when you're trying to get some pudding."
Funny dog comics humor: Sophie thinks for a second then says, "Okay, bad example. But that doesn't invalidate my initial point."

Techinaclly Sophie never got all the way in the highchair with my son. She came pretty close though.

Foster Dogs and Happy Endings

A few days ago we took in a little pittie foster, Thelma, from temporary foster family. She had been rescued from a hoarding situation and had demodex. It's a nasty condition and needs lots of care and also adorable SPF dresses to protect her from the sun.After her foster mom dropped Thelma off, we knew this was going to be a long-term deal. No problem. Been there, done that. If we made eye contact, Thelma left the room. She spent the first few hours howling for her first foster mom and checking every window. Heartbreaking. It would take time and patience. Trouble was she needed regular baths and treatment for her condition. We couldn't get close enough to pet her and you can't rush fearful dogs.The first night, Gunnar and I spent over an hour trying to get her upstairs for bed.This morning, every astral body aligned, and I got a text from here former foster mom. She had adopted Thelma and was coming to get her! I'm sharing the video of their reunion. Unfortunately, I missed the first minute when Thelma was jumping into orbit but it's still enough to choke me up.As always, if you are looking to adopt a dog, please visit Long Trails to Happy Tails or your nearest shelter or rescue.