Story Time with Sophie & Doug!
Hands down one of my favorite books. Can’t recommend it enough. Trivia note: Neil Gaiman holds the record for the number of Easter eggs in the strip.
Hands down one of my favorite books. Can’t recommend it enough. Trivia note: Neil Gaiman holds the record for the number of Easter eggs in the strip.
The battle to keep dog toys from becoming sponges in the rain rages on. For the most part our Weezy doesn’t bring her favorite toys outside. However, Gunnar likes to steal those toys and take them outside to get Weezy’s attention. For the most part we’ve trained them to keep outisde toys outside. When you live in a region with red clay this is paramount to not letting your house turn into some sort of modern art clay sculpture.
And yes, Doug is playing with a Spawn figurine. And yes, it’s actually one of my Spawn figurines.
Thankfully we haven’t had a wipeout incident in quite some time. On the flip side, my dogs are determined to change the kitchen floor into a red clay tennis court.
No matter hwo sophisticated dog toys get, nothing beats a tennis ball. I used to take Sophie to the field with a hopper full of tennis balls and my racquet. The great thing about fetch with tennis balls is when you get tired you can sit down and chew the fuzz off. Or at least Sophie did. I just watched.
You never outgrow picture books. Or at least I didn’t. I highly recomend the one featured in this comic. “Wolf in the Snow” is a beautiful story and of course, it has wolves.
Our house is regularly exposed to fluff storms. And I don’t mind in the least. Weezy spent her early years without a single toy. Now she appreciates every one she gets. She saves them as long as she can. If she has multiple stuffed toys she’ll pick one to sacrifice right away and then make the other ones last a long time.
Gunnar, on the other hand, will hoard all the toys so Weezy has to pay attention to him. He’s a bit of a brat. Luther could care less about toys. He’s happy as long as he has a bed in every room to sleep on.
We did away with the kitchen flip top garbage pail. It’s in a slide out now. Pretty much puppy proof. Although Gunnar has some serious ninja skills when I’m cooking. I’ll have the garbage open while prepping, turn around for three seconds and he’ll drift in silently and get his snout in.
I’m usually pretty strict when it comes to giving my dogs food from the table. For starters, I don’t want them in the habit of begging. Also, I don’t want them eating too uch “people” food. However, things fall off tabes and every dog knows the best source for the food lottery is the dining room table.
Thankfully we have zero fire pit related incidents. At least when the pit is lit.
Always funny when Sophie and Doug debate aliens and UFOs. I mined this idea for the upcoming graphic novels and have an entire alien abduction chapter.
Ever feel like your pup is giving you the runaround (or the sprinkle-around) when it comes to potty training? Fear not, fellow pet parent! While mishaps like Sophie's rainy-day rebellion in today's Dog Eat Doug comic might happen, there are ways to navigate the potty training journey with a little more ease. Here are 3 quick tips to get you and your furry friend on the path to potty-perfect success:
1. Consistency is Key: Set a consistent schedule for potty breaks, taking your pup out frequently – especially after meals, playtime, and naps. Sticking to a routine helps them learn to anticipate and control their bathroom needs.
2. Reward the Good Stuff: When your pup uses the potty outside, celebrate like they just won the doggy Olympics! Positive reinforcement with treats, praise, and excited pats will encourage them to repeat the desired behavior.
3. Accidents Happen (But Don't Dwell): Don't punish your pup for accidents. They're still learning! Clean up the mess thoroughly (with an enzyme cleaner to remove any lingering odors) and calmly take them outside to show them the right spot.
Remember, patience and positive reinforcement are your best friends during potty training. With a consistent approach and a dash of humor, you'll be celebrating those successful potty breaks in no time!
This is one of the reasons I started hiding the cicker when I used it.
My standard uniform for a long time was a clicker and a treat pouch hanging from my belt.
Anyone else have impatient dogs?
I think the fence has been the most philosophical prop used in the comic strip. For us it was a neccissity with so many dogs running around. It becomes a classroom to learn about a variety of dog behavior.
There once was a pup named Sophie, Who thought one night light wasn't quite beefy. With a whimper and whine, She nudged Baby Doug's shine, "More watts, please! These shadows are creepy!"
Babies love to add their own seasonings.
Well you can’t exactly do a family friendly comic where the stuffed animals behave like the real thing.
The mileage you get from a set of toy building blocks is immeasurable.