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DOG LAUGHS: Trial By Fire

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DOG LAUGHS: The Learning Curve

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

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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?"
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DOG LAUGHS: The Student

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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.
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DOG LAUGHS: O Aluno

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Imagine isto: É meio-dia, estamos com pressa e queremos que nosso novo filhote faça cocô no gramado. Já passamos por isso antes. Algumas coisas estão fora do nosso controle. Podemos querer que ele faça o que precisa ser feito, mas ele quer comer a grama, mastigar um graveto, brincar com a formiga que passa pelo seu focinho ou talvez apenas falar sobre trevos. Mas se formos pacientes o suficiente, talvez possamos aprender alguma coisa.

  • Imagem de capa para uma história em quadrinhos de 4 painéis chamada "Dog Laughs", intitulada "O Aluno". Criada por Gordon Bagshaw. Imagine isto: É meio-dia, estamos com pressa e queremos que nosso novo filhote faça cocô no gramado. Já passamos por isso antes. Algumas coisas estão fora do nosso controle. Podemos querer que ele faça o que precisa ser feito, mas ele quer comer a grama, mastigar um graveto, brincar com a formiga que passa pelo seu focinho ou talvez apenas falar sobre trevos. Mas se formos pacientes o suficiente, talvez possamos aprender alguma coisa.
  • Primeiro painel de 4 da tira de quadrinhos "Dog Laughs", intitulado "O Aluno". Criado por Gordon Bagshaw. No painel, a cena se passa em 2016. Frodo, o sheltie, está com seu pai humano, Gord, no gramado. Gord está perdendo a paciência porque tem coisas importantes para fazer e não tem tempo para ficar esperando Frodo fazer cocô. Frodo, que claramente não está tentando fazer cocô, diz: "Você sabia que o trevo pode causar alergias em algumas pessoas, mas na verdade é bastante saudável. E você sabia que é simbólico de..." Gord interrompe rude e abruptamente, dizendo: "Sim, sim, Frodo, vamos logo..."
  • Segundo painel de 4 da tira de quadrinhos "Dog Laughs", intitulado "O Aluno". Criado por Gordon Bagshaw. No painel, a cena se passa em 2016. Frodo, o sheltie, está com seu pai humano, Gord, no gramado. Frodo está olhando para baixo com uma expressão triste enquanto ouve Gord falar impacientemente. Gord diz: "Sério, cara, você está apenas perdendo tempo. Eu preciso que você faça cocô agora. Vamos lá, tenho que ir para uma reunião."
  • Terceiro painel de 4 da tira de quadrinhos "Dog Laughs", intitulado "O Aluno". Criado por Gordon Bagshaw. No painel, a cena se passa na data atual. Frodo, o sheltie, faleceu, e hoje George, o filhote, está com Gord, que está em uma cadeira de rodas. Eles estão no gramado. Gord pode ver que seu novo filhote não está fazendo cocô. Ele está divagando sobre trevos, assim como Frodo costumava fazer no passado. Mas Gord está ouvindo desta vez. Quando George diz: "Você sabia que trevos são simbólicos de fé, esperança e amor?" Gord, com uma leve lágrima no olho, lembrando-se de Frodo, diz: "O George, me fale mais sobre isso."
  • Quarto painel de 4 da tira de quadrinhos "Dog Laughs", intitulado "O Aluno". Criado por Gordon Bagshaw. No painel, a cena se passa na data atual. Gord está em uma cadeira de rodas, e George, o filhote, está com ele no gramado. George agora está em pé, e há cocô atrás dele indicando que ele fez suas necessidades. Há três corações sobre a cabeça de George enquanto ele olha para Gord. Há uma citação na parte inferior do painel: "A paciência protege a nossa paz de espírito diante da adversidade." - Sua Santidade o Dalai Lama
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DOG LAUGHS – TBT: Frodo The Sheltie – Upstaged

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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?"
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DOG LAUGHS: Dog Parents

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Picture this: you’re quietly sitting at your mum’s feet, gnawing on your silent confidant, Monkey, while listening to the adults talk. Mum and dad have friends over. You’re not entirely sure what they’re saying, but let’s be honest, none of it really matters anyway, that is, until you hear your name. Sure, everything between your name is still gibberish, but whatever it is, it’s the sound of happiness.

  • Cover image for a 4 panel comic strip called Dog Laughs, titled Dog Parents. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. Picture this: you're quietly sitting at your mamma's feet, gnawing on your silent confidant, Monkey, while listening to the adults talk. Mamma and papa have friends over. You're not entirely sure what they're saying, but let's be honest, none of it really matters anyway, that is, until you hear your name. Sure, everything between your name is still gibberish, but whatever it is, it's the sound of happiness.
  • First panel of 4 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, titled Dog Parents. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. In the panel, George, the sheltie pup, is sitting by mum while chewing his toy monkey. mum and dad are having tea with their friends, Bill and Sally. Bill says, "After working tirelessly, guess who finally made partner?" Gord replies, "Really? What great news!"
  • Second panel of 4 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, titled Dog Parents. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. In the panel, George, a sheltie pup, is sitting by his mum while chewing on his toy monkey. His mum and dad, Gord and Raquel, are having tea with their friends, Bill and Sally. Sally says, "And as for me, you're looking at the new executive manager, people. I can't wait to start on Monday." Raquel replies, "Geez, that's fantastic."
  • Third panel of 4 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, titled Dog Parents. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. In the panel, George, a sheltie pup, perks up his head. Bill says, "Enough about us..." and Sally interjects, "Yeah, what's new and exciting with you two?"
  • Fourth panel of 4 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, titled Dog Parents. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. In the panel, George, a sheltie pup, gives a little proud smirky smile. Gord says with pride, "George took his first poop on the lawn yesterday. It's hard to describe our joy." Raquel adds, "Yeah, we were pretty excited. We celebrated. We had cake. We sang songs. We got pictures, wanna see?"