Dog Laughs (en)

DOG LAUGHS: The Learning Curve

Imagine this: you’ve been observing for weeks now. You’ve seen your humans do it, and most importantly, you’ve been studying the old dog. So with all of this exposure to higher education, why can’t you get it right? Don’t worry, practice makes perfect, and we have plenty of cleaning supplies.

  • Cover image for a 4 panel comic strip called Dog Laughs, titled The Learning Curve. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. Imagine this: you've been observing for weeks now. You've seen your humans do it, and most importantly, you've been studying the old dog. So with all of this exposure to higher education, why can't you get it right? Don't worry, practice makes perfect, and we have plenty of cleaning supplies.
  • First panel of 4 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, titled The Learning Curve. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. In the panel, George the sheltie puppy is raising his leg to pee on the pee mat.
  • Second panel of 4 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, titled The Learning Curve. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. In the panel, George the sheltie puppy is sniffing where he peed.
  • Third panel of 4 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, titled The Learning Curve. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. In the panel, George the sheltie puppy is frustrated that he peed half on and half off the mat. And he says, "Dang it! No matter how much I try, I keep missing the mark."
  • Fourth panel of 4 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, titled The Learning Curve. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. In the panel, George the sheltie puppy is frustrated that he peed half on and half off the mat, but comes up with a solution to his failing. He asks, "Is there anything I could do for extra credit?"
Dog Laughs - TBT

DOG LAUGHS – TBT: Frodo The Sheltie – Out Of Focus

Shelties, shepherding is in their blood. Bred in Scotland for this very purpose, it’s no wonder they have a strong urge to do it. In fact, they’ll herd just about anything. Shelties are intelligent and agile dogs, and they are very good at following commands. They are also very protective of their flock. So when Frodo, a city sheltie, visited a farm for the first time, you would think he would know what to do. Well…

  • Alt text Cover image for a 3 panel comic strip called Dog Laughs. It's a Frodo The Sheltie Strip, titled Out of Focus. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. Shelties, shepherding is in their blood. Bred in Scotland for this very purpose, it’s no wonder they have a strong urge to do it. In fact, they’ll herd just about anything. Shelties are intelligent and agile dogs, and they are very good at following commands. They are also very protective of their flock. So when Frodo, a city sheltie, visited a farm for the first time, you would think he would know what to do. Well…
  • First panel of 3 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, featuring Frodo the Sheltie, titled Out of Focus. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. Frodo, a sheltie from the city, is standing behind Baiana, a seasoned farm dog who knows a thing or two about sheep. Two sheep are in front of them, one named Marie and the other named Ivy. Baiana is explaining the nature of sheep to Frodo, saying, "Now pay attention, Frodo. It's important to keep in mind that sheep are easily distracted. They can't help it. So it's up to us to stay alert and..."
  • Second panel of 3 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, featuring Frodo the Sheltie, titled Out of Focus. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. Frodo, a sheltie from the city, is standing behind Baiana, a seasoned farm dog who knows a thing or two about sheep. Two sheep are in front of them, one named Marie and the other named Ivy. Frodo, who should instinctively be a good shepherd, is completely distracted by everything. He runs away shouting, "C'mere, Oh, look at the birds! Ah love birdies, they're so bonnie! Hey there, wee birdies!"
  • Third panel of 3 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, featuring Frodo the Sheltie, titled Out Of Focus. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. In the panel, Frodo, a sheltie from the city, has left Baiana, a seasoned farm dog who knows a thing or two about sheep. Two sheep are in front of Baiana, one is Marie and the other is Ivy. Marie says to Baiana, "Oh, do go on, my dear. We were most certainly listening. Who's distracted now?"
Dog Laughs (en)

DOG LAUGHS: The Student

Picture this: It’s midday, time is of the essence and we want our new puppy to poop on the lawn. We know the drill, because we’ve been here before. Some things are just out of our control. We want him to do his business, but he wants to graze on the lawn, chew on a twig, play with the ant that’s scurrying past his snout, or perhaps he just wants to talk about clovers. But if we’re patient enough, we just might learn a thing or two.

  • Cover image for a 4 panel comic strip called Dog Laughs, titled The Student. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. Picture this: It's midday, time is of the essence and we want our new puppy to poop on the lawn. We know the drill, because we've been here before. However, some things are just out of our control. We want him to do his business, but he wants to graze on the lawn, chew on a twig, play with the ant that's scurrying past his snout, or perhaps he just wants to talk about clovers. But if we're patient enough, we just might learn a thing or two.
  • First panel of 4 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, titled The Student. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. In the panel, the setting is 2016. Frodo the sheltie is with his human dad, Gord. They are on the lawn. Gord is losing his patience because he has important things to do and doesn't have time to stand and wait for Frodo to poop. Frodo, who is clearly not trying to poop, says, "Aye, clover can cause allergies in some people, but it's actually quite healthy. Did you know it's symbolic of..." Gord rudely interrupts, saying, "Yeah, yeah Frodo, come on now..."
  • Second panel of 4 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, titled The Student. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. In the panel, the setting is 2016. Frodo the sheltie is with his human dad, Gord. They are on the lawn. Frodo is looking down with a sad expression on his face as he listens to Gord speak impatiently. Gord says: Seriously, boy, you're just wasting time. I need you to poop now. Come on, I have to get to a meeting.
  • Third panel of 4 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, titled The Student. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. In the panel, the setting is the current date. Frodo the sheltie has passed away, and today George the puppy is with Gord, who is in a wheelchair. They are on the lawn. Gord can see that his new puppy isn't pooping. He's rambling on about clovers, just like Frodo did in the past. But Gord is listening this time. As George says: Did ye know that clovers are symbolic o' faith, hope, an' love? Gord, with a slight tear in his eye, remembering Frodo, says, "Tell me more, George."
  • Fourth panel of 4 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, titled The Student. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. In the panel, the setting is the current date. Gord is in a wheelchair, and George the puppy is with him on the lawn. George is now on his feet, and there is poop behind him indicating that he did his business. There are three hearts over George's head as he looks at Gord. There is a quote at the bottom of the panel: “The practice of patience guards us against losing our presence of mind” - His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Dog Laughs - TBT

DOG LAUGHS – TBT: Frodo The Sheltie – Upstaged

Picture this: Your mum’s making magic happen in the kitchen again. It’s one of the reasons you hang out with her there. If you’re lucky, a slice of carrot will drop, if you’re loved 3 or 4 will hit the floor, and mate, you are loved. But this day, there’s a smell that’s both familiar and new. It’s warm and comforting, with a hint of sweetness. You can’t quite place it, in fact, angels might have difficulty with describing it.

  • Cover image for a 3 panel comic strip called Dog Laughs. It's a Frodo The Sheltie Strip, titled Upstaged. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. Picture this: Your mum's making magic happen in the kitchen again. It's one of the reasons you hang out with her there. If you're lucky, a slice of carrot will drop, if you're loved 3 or 4 will hit the floor, and mate, you are loved. But this day, there's a smell that's both familiar and new. It's warm and comforting, with a hint of sweetness. You can't quite place it, in fact, angels might have difficulty with describing it.
  • First panel of 3 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, featuring Frodo the Sheltie, titled Upstaged. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. In the panel, Frodo, a sheltie, is sitting behind his mum in the kitchen. His nose is stretched up, taking in the amazing aroma. He asks, in a thick Scottish accent, "Ma, what on earth is that heavenly smell?" Raquel, his mum, turns around and smiles. "Oh, do you like that, boy? We’ve got something good bakin' in the bread machine!"
  • Second panel of 3 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, featuring Frodo the Sheltie, titled Upstaged. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. Frodo, with his eyes wide open, sniffed the air hungrily.. Frodo exclaimed, "Are ye serious, Mum? A machine does that?" Frodo asked, his eyes wide with wonder. "Really? Can it be... something so mind-bogglingly wonderful comin' from a machine?"
  • Third panel of 3 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, featuring Frodo the Sheltie, titled Upstaged. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. Frodo turns round and glares at the hoover."Ye useless wee thing," he says. "Why can't ye be more like that?"
Dog Laughs (en)

Hey Mr. Hollywood

  • This image is a cover for the Dog Laughs comic strip created by Gordon Bagshaw, titled 'Hey Mr. Hollywood'. Gord with his cane and his sheltie puppy, George, stand on a red carpet like the one you might see at the Oscars. This covers leads to a sequence of 3 images plus a poster for the upcoming comic strip launch. Panel 1: George pees on Gord's shoes on the red carpet. Panel 2: Gord is shocked to see his puppy do this. Panel 3: George walks away while saying something. To hear the dialogue between Gord and George his sheltie puppy you can move through the following 3 panels."
  • Panel 1 of 3 George, the sheltie puppy, while peeing on Gord's shoes says, And the winner of the golden award is...
  • Panel 2 of 3 George continues to pee on Gord's shoes. Gord is shocked and shouts the puppy's name, George!?
  • Panel 3 of 3 After peeing on Gord's shoes, he starts walking away while saying, Nah Buddy, I'm just the presenter. This is your moment to shine.
  • Poster image for the comic strip Dog Laughs The sheltie puppy is walking through very tall grass. It says Dog Laughs presents George. He's making his mark on March 23rd, International Puppy Day www.doglaughs.com