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 (en)

DOG LAUGHS – Forever Angelic Reunion Meadows (ft. Frodo The Sheltie)

Picture this: It’s a lovely day, and you feel the grass between your toes. Suddenly, True Love calls out to you. How do you respond? The only way you can: you run full throttle towards it. And that’s exactly what our sheltie, Frodo, did on July 16th, 2022.

  • This is "Dog Laughs," a comic strip by Gordon Bagshaw. Today’s comic strip features Frodo The Sheltie Title: “Forever Angelic Reunion Meadows” Number of panels: 5 plus and extra special image. Picture this: It's a lovely day, and you feel the grass between your toes. Suddenly, True Love calls out to you. How do you respond? The only way you can: you run full throttle towards it. And that's exactly what our sheltie, Frodo, did on July 16th, 2022.
  • Panel 1 of 5: Frodo the Sheltie is basking in the warm sunlight as the gentle breeze rustles through the grass. Suddenly, a rainbow arcs across the sky and lowers itself in front of him. From the rainbow, the Great Shepherd calls out in a soft voice, "Frodo, come here, my boy." Frodo looks up, recognizing the voice of his beloved master. "Shep!" he exclaims, wagging his tail in excitement.
  • Panel 2 of 5: Frodo the Sheltie leaps up with excitement and runs towards Shep, his paws now landing on a vibrant rainbow bridge that fills him with joy. The colors of the rainbow intensify with every step he takes, filling the surroundings with a warm and inviting glow. Frodo can't help but let out a joyful, "Woohoo!" as he runs towards Shep, eager to reach his beloved master.
  • Panel 3 of 5: Frodo sits down in front of Shep on the rainbow bridge. Shep affectionately pets the sheltie's mane and asks, "My boy, do you believe in FARM?” Frodo relaxes in the warm embrace and replies, "You betcha." The rainbow colors continue to swirl around them, creating a peaceful and magical atmosphere. Shep looks deeply into Frodo's eyes, as if imparting some ancient wisdom to his furry companion.
  • Panel 4 of 5: Shep and Frodo start their journey along the rainbow bridge as Shep imparts some profound wisdom to his little companion. "Wendy and countless friends you've made over the years are waiting for you," says Shep, his voice filled with love and understanding. Frodo looks up at Shep with a mixture of curiosity and awe, taking in every word of his master's guidance. The vibrant hues of the rainbow continue to surround them, as if guiding them towards their destination.
  • Panel 5 of 5: As Shep and Frodo walk along the rainbow bridge, the colors become more vibrant, lifting them higher and higher into the heavens. Shep continues to speak about FARM and all its majesty, "There are cats, horses, and yes, even vacuums..." Frodo interrupts him in surprise, "Vacuums?" Shep laughs and smiles, "Oh man, I wish I had a camera. The look on your face is priceless." Frodo starts to chuckle as well, realizing Shep is just teasing him. "Yeah, yeah, you're quite the comedian, Shep. Don't quit your day job, buddy," says Frodo, playfully nudging Shep with his nose. The two continue to walk along the rainbow bridge, basking in the beauty of their surroundings and the joy of their companionship.
  • Special image: This image features a drawing of a rainbow above a photo of the real Frodo the Sheltie, with the years 2010-2022 displayed on it. Additionally, the image includes a heartfelt thank-you note from Gord and Raquel to Shep, expressing their love and gratitude
Dog Laughs (es)

Dog Laughs – es – Te Quiero

Imagina esto: estás conociendo a tu cachorro por primera vez. Si pudieran dar detalles sobre sí mismos, ¿qué crees que compartiría tu cachorro? Mira lo que George dice sobre sí mismo.

  • Este es "Dog Laughs", una tira cómica de Gordon Bagshaw. Título: "Te Quiero" Número de viñetas: 5 Las siguientes 5 imágenes corresponden a cada viñeta de la tira cómica. Escenario: Gord está sentado en su silla de ruedas y está conociendo a su nuevo cachorro sheltie, George, por primera vez. Imagina esto: estás conociendo a tu cachorro por primera vez. Si pudieran dar detalles sobre sí mismos, ¿qué crees que compartiría tu cachorro? Mira lo que George dice sobre sí mismo.
  • Viñeta 1 de 5 El cachorro sheltie George reflexiona sobre la pregunta hecha por Gord, su nuevo dueño, y dice: Pues, esa es una buena pregunta. Déjame ver...
  • Viñeta 2 de 5 El cachorro sheltie George dice: Me encanta el sonido y la sensación de rasgar las cortinas con mis dientes.
  • Viñeta 3 de 5 George, el cachorro sheltie, continúa diciendo: Mi actividad favorita es restregarme en mi empapador, eso si no me da por destrozarla a pedazos.
  • Viñeta 4 de 5 George, el cachorro sheltie, haciendo su mejor esfuerzo para conectarse con Gord, dice: Siento una especial predilección por mi propia caca. Sé que no es para todo el mundo, pero es un gusto adquirido, ya sabes...
  • Viñeta 5 de 5 Después de la detallada respuesta de George, el cachorro sheltie, Gord dice: Super! Creo que nos vamos a llevar de maravilla, colega!