Two dogs on tight short leads pressed nose-to-nose on a pavement - a large Labrador facing a smaller terrier that leans its weight back, head turned aside with the whites of its eyes showing, two owners chatting above.

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The Forced Handshake

Picture being introduced to someone at a party. Before you can say hello, they step right into your space - chest to chest, face inches from yours - and hold you there. You can smell their breath. You can’t step back: someone behind you is in the way.

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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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