On a damp back lawn in the morning, a black and tan German Shepherd sniffs a quiet corner of the grass while a white woman in her fifties with a silver bob and a dressing gown over her clothes stands nearby, holding something tasty ready in her hand.

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Eleven Buttons

Stay in a smart hotel abroad and the bathroom can humble anyone. The toilet has a control panel with eleven buttons, one of which plays birdsong, and none of which seems to flush. You’re fully house-trained, and you still need somebody to show you.

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A Paws a Day is a short daily story that helps you see the world through your dog's eyes: it starts with a moment from your own life and ends with your dog.

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