“A” for EFFORT

One corner of the mouth up. Then the other. C’mon, corner—go up. You can do it, you can do it! Now, wag just the very tippity end of your tail. Wait, where’s everybody going? Oh, they’re coming back with cameras. Well, of course—you’re adorable!

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DARCY Whether it is a walk, a treat or a cuddle, Darcy knows how to get what she wants.

Future Smilers in Training!

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The reward is in the effort.

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“I like birthdays (it’s always mine, every day), blue balls, blue pools, liver-on-a-stick and, of course, my forays to Poodle World.”

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Zoe’s best impersonation of an old person smiling toothlessly.

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Smokey smiles every time he hears his humans’ voices.

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Sadie, a therapy dog in training, enjoys chasing lizards, watching horses and curling up in our laps.

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Paula sat in the cool grass under her favorite tree and found joy in the breeze, the birdsong and the moment.