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1001 Writing Prompts About Dogs

March 10, 2021

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Running low on ideas for your next story? If so, try observing your dogs for a while. They might be able to ignite your creativity and give you new ideas for a novel or short story. After all, it is not new for writers to be inspired by the pets they had (or wished they had). In fact, the screenplay for the 2008 film Marley & Me was based on an autobiography written by journalist John Grogan about the 13 years he and his family spent with a yellow Labrador Retriever named Marley. On the other hand, the well-known children’s book series Clifford the Big Red Dog was made because of its author Norman Bridwell’s childhood desire for a dog the size of a horse.

Below are writing about dogs, you might want to check out:

A dog has an adventure on her first day alone in the house.
A baby dog plays with a baby human.
Write a Diary of a Dog.
A family votes to put their dog to sleep. A moral dilemma ensues.
A dog follows his master from fight to fight.
Dogs only want to talk about themselves.
A beggar boy with no legs has a medicinal dog. The dog rises from the dead to help save the baby of an abusive father and a negligent mother.
A dog confronts a burglar.
A dog goes missing in a grocery store.
A dog is typically calm but thrown into a chaotic environment.
What is the dog’s secret to having success in life?
A dog is rescued by a neighborhood boy.
A dog hates another dog.
A dog meets a werewolf.
A dog gets into a fight with the mailman over a bone, but they become friends when the mailman gives the dog her bone once he’s taken her mail from her.
Dogs hate cats. Cats hate dogs.
A poor family takes in a rescue dog.
Someone’s dog saves their life by waking them up from a seizure.
The dog mourns for her lost owner.
A dog survives climbing Mt. Everest.
Write about your dog.
The owners of a very sad looking dog are told they give off the wrong energy to the dog and their relationship with him needs to change. The dog understands English perfectly and they do not.
A dog who escapes bad weather looks up and sees that all humans carry umbrellas. Dogs immediately begin to carry umbrellas as well.
The day a dog realizes that it isn’t a pet.
A dog fears something and its owner does not understand.
A dog chases his tail for an hour.
A dog arrests a robbery suspect.
A dog dreams of being a movie star
A random stranger stops to help a crippled dog.
A group dog rescue turns the dog’s life around.
A dog spends the day in a coffee shop.
A blind man trains his dog to find his killer. But then the dog becomes his eyes.
Someone’s dog vanishes.
A young girl and her dog.
A service dog saves the life of a child.
A hunter is killed by her own dog.
An adorable puppy gets the surprise of its lifetime!
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When the dog dies, a family orders another one from a pet shop.
A dog sees a shooting star.
Three dogs approach an old man. One runs away, one threatens to bite, and the other rolls onto her back. Describe the old man’s reaction and how he chose his dog.
A dog makes a major life decision.
A dog runs into the house and tells the family they are about to have a baby.
Write a story about a dog rescue.
A man adopts a dog and then meets a woman.
A volunteer at a shelter cares for one dog with a rare medical problem.
A dog saves its owner from a raging fire.
A dog that travels with his human family takes a wrong turn.
Dogs get sent to the future.
The genetic enhancements that dogs and people receive for their loyalty and service are canceled out by non-cooperative humans who have competitive genes. What’s left of the dogs and humans must learn to coexist.
Dogs rescue a family that collapsed on a hiking trail.
Rescue a dog from an abusive owner.
A dog tries to help a woman who has become lost in the snow.
A dog acts based on his selfless nature.
A man who lost his wife leaves behind his beloved dog after his death.
A boy meets an imaginary friend who helps him with problems.
A dog decides to move to Alaska for a change of scenery.
A girl meets the dog that killed her mother and she realizes the dog was just doing what it was told.
A dog has a birthday gift that his master cannot give him.
Your dog is hiding something from you.
A dog adopts a human.
A dog has a thought.
A dog adopted from a shelter saves a child from drowning.
A dog saves a woman’s life as she walks home from work.
A runaway dog finds another dog and they become best friends.
A dog’s family hosts a swanky dinner party but the dog causes a mess.
A dog is the only witness to a planned crime.
A children’s book about a dog. Have each student write a first, middle, and last sentence. Combine these three sentences for a beginning, middle, and end to a children’s book.
A dog is mistaken for a criminal.
The core plot of the story is a family being moved out of their home so a dog show is held in their home.
A dog is the best listener a guy has ever had.
A dog gets lost in the woods but finds his way home.
A dog decides that her dog parents are no longer needed.
A boy and his dog have a special bond.
The story of a service dog in the Vietnam War.
A dog fights alongside a soldier in a war.
Write about a particularly rough and tough dog.
Write a story about a dog with a phobia.
A dog saves her owner/a baby/a child from death.
A deaf dog survives in a world that doesn’t seem to like him.
A dog reflects on his life.
A dog is given the power of speech.
A dog walks 5,000 miles back home after being stolen.
Describe your dog before he died.
A cat and a dog have just met. Describe the first meeting between cat and dog.
A dog’s hilarious efforts to communicate his thoughts to humans.
A dog is adopted from a shelter and has issues settling in.
A dog that is rescued by a person from a shelter is the best dog.
A dog helps retrieve evidence in a big case.
A dog has the ability to talk to humans, but keeps quiet so as to remain in secret.
A dog rescues a child from drowning.
A girl is walking a large cat on a leash when a dog runs up and barks at it.
A dog owner is murdered by his dog.
A dog dons a tutu & pajamas and attends a baby shower.
Sonnet dedicated to a dog.
A celebrity is bitten by a dog.
Dogs have made wonderful human companions. Share why you like them.
A dog chases a mailman rigorously. The scene finally ends but the mailman is nowhere to be seen.
A family has to choose a dog from the pound.
The main character whose point of view story we have been reading switches bodies with her dog.
What can dogs do that humans can’t?
A cat finds a letter in a bottle in a trash can.
Man vs Dog in a marathon.
A blind boy gets a seeing-eye dog. The dog disappears.
A dog changes the life of an old man.
A dog finds a very interesting bone.
A dog saves the ship while the captain panics.
A dog owner loses their dog and can’t find him anywhere.
Write a story from the dog’s point of view.
A sleazy salesperson has refused to allow a dog to accompany a blind man onto a bus.
A dog owner travels into the future and brings a dog home.
The dog comes back to life the next day.
A dog is left at an animal shelter.
Dogs are allowed to live longer on their planet.
A dog is injured because her owners didn’t take her to the vets.
Recent studies show that older animals are being euthanized in shelters in unfair numbers. What would you say to upset people who think this is an easy problem to solve?
A self-centered man is suddenly given a dog for his birthday.
What would you do if you woke up one morning and you could speak to a dog?
A family is stuck on the freeway, the dad talks about how they have their current life because of the faithful love of their dog.
A dog gets sick and goes to the vet with his master.
“I As You” from the perspective of a dog starring
A guide dog takes a wrong turn.
A dog lives in the sun.
A dog helps a wounded soul get their groove back.
A dog sees an injured child and brings him inside and cares for him until help comes.
Write from the point of view of a dog searching for dinner.
Cats and dogs must compete against each other to prove which species is superior.
A dog writes a letter to a newspaper editor.
A dog runs away from home after a fight with the puppy.
Write about a dog who didn’t get walked and has to pee on the floor when someone is about to walk into the room.
Write a dog poem.
Write about the best friend that any person could have.
A dog changes another person’s life or ours.
A dog becomes famous on the internet.
A teen jogs while on the phone with his sister. He never sees the large dog before it attacks.
A man finds a dog-eared book and gives it to a man he doesn’t know in a waiting room. The stranger finds the steam engine figure and gives it to a little girl. The two never meet again but their lives are changed forever.
A dog meets President Obama and they have a conversation.
A stray dog earns his family’s love and respect after years of loyalty and affection.
A dog saves his owner from a grizzly bear.
A man’s search for his lost dog winds up being a journey of reflection on life.
Write a story about your dog’s dream.
Help your toddler come up with her own story.
The fiercest Chihuahua on Earth
Someone writes a letter to their dog explaining that they must be rehomed.
A dog goes through a wizard’s door to meet his owner’s spirit in the afterlife.
A family adopts a golden retriever and takes him home.
When a dog is injured, she overcomes her limitations through medical treatment.
A dog is left outside during winter and another character acts heroically.
A dog is depressed because the family is moving.
The dog interacts with a stray cat.
A dog participates in an Olympic sport.
A dog is on death row. Euthanize him or set him free?
Is it cruel to make a dog race?
A girl adopts three turtle doves.
A dog and a cat team up to catch a burglar.
A dog finds a new family after being lost or abandoned.
Something happens to a dog.
Write a story initiated by one word.
A dog survives a hurricane.
Write a story from the point of view of a cat.
A dog uncovers a mystery while taking a walk.
A dog’s life told by the pet psychic.
A dog teacher tries to teach other dogs how to fetch.
A marriage turns sour and the wife leaves to form a political party.
A man is saved from a vicious dog or wolf by its wise leader.
A pet dog turns out to have been a circus act before.
A woman loves her dog more than her husband.
A paralyzed dog is nursed back to health by his favorite boy.
A dog writes at a dog’s blog.
A dog discovers a human body in the woods.
A dog becomes man’s best friend.
A pompous dog flexes his muscles but is a coward when it matters most.
A dog has nine lives. This is her second.
A dog that everyone thought was bad turns out to be a hero.
A mother dog packs her kids off to school.
Write a love letter from your dog to yourself.
The gang fights off a pack of wolves.
A dog tries to communicate with humans after a serious accident.
A dog is stuck inside a home during a house fire.
Might be hard to write, as you don’t want to deprive the baby either.
A dog wakes up one day and realizes he’s turned into a human.
A girl writes the final entry in her dog’s diary.
What will you name your dog? Write a story about that dog.
Write a story about a dog who is hurt or dying.
A dog’s paw is badly injured.
A guard dog suddenly starts cuddling after being scared by a burglar.
A dog saves a family from hanging.
A group of stray dogs help a homeless man.
Dogs falling from a magical bridge into a land that no one has ever returned from.
Describe someone getting the dog they always wanted.
A dog makes an impression on the local populace.
A dog teaches kids to love.
A dog gets a job at a supermarket.
A dog is the voice of Common Sense on a talk radio show.
A dog tells her veterinary story.
A dog is discovered still loyal to his deceased owner allowing him to be free of cancer.
She comes home to retrieve something she left behind in the house.
A dog goes crazy for a dove.
Someone finds a dog wandering the streets and takes him in.
A dog is hit by a car.
A family that has a pet dog is in an accident and the pet dog is lost.
Think of a favourite dog who you knew when you were a kid. Write about how much you liked that dog.
A dog encounters a person for the first time.
What it means to be loyal to one’s species.
Dogs are not allowed in libraries, but everyone knows about the dog who sneaks in every day to get books.
A dog finds a valuable stolen necklace.
The life of a stray dog.
Write a book poem about a dog.
Someone is forced to be a pet for a dog.
A dog is abandoned by his owner, which is now living with a new family.
Study a dog on a walk, and write about what you observe.
A dog’s view of her family.
A woman adopts a dog without her boyfriend finding out.
A dog cannot read, write, or talk.
A dog disappears.
Someone kidnaps a dog and places an ad in the newspaper.
A boy realises the dog he is about to kill is his best friend.
A dog finds a dead body while out with its owner.
A dog drowns and goes to heaven.
An old woman and her dog encounter a book about training dogs while on vacation.
The next time you’re on a plane, write about what it would be like to be a dog on that plane.
Describe what you’d be like as a dog.
A stray dog witnesses her owner being murdered and vows to catch the murderer.
A dog finds what it’s looking for in the most unexpected place.
You care for your older uncle whose dog has run away.
Write a poem about your dog.
A dog dies saving its owner.
The owner takes him from a pound.
A man has had his dog for years and now he wants a divorce.
A dog protects a baby from a rattlesnake.
Write a dialogue between a dog and his master.
A dog becomes famous after haunting a movie set.
A dog is separated from his/her family and now they have to find their way home.
A dog gives birth at a family reunion.
A soldier comes home to a dog that has hurt herself while he was away.
A dog receives the gift of the power to read minds.
A dog is a detective.
A family can speak to their dog like a person and the dog can understand it.
A dog develops a really bad habit and his person no longer bonds with him.
A dog is lost and no one is going to call the shelter to help her.
A homeless dog finds a home when the snow starts to fall.
A dog suffers from nightmares every night.
A boy’s dog is found guilty of murder.
An interviewer interviewing the dog.
Someone finds love in a shelter dog.
Dog misses the family that rejected him.
A dog becomes a hero in the Great Depression.
Dogs come to live in a house at the start of a war.
A special dog ward at a hospital has a particularly difficult patient.
A dog discovers that housework is not as bad as she thought.
A dog has an eating disorder. He grosses everyone out.
A dog gets in trouble for stealing food he’s just fed.
A man with the worst temper ever gets a dog to train him.
Write about a dog that unintentionally injures or kills someone.
A dog tells its story.
A pet is taken away by animal control and the owners realize that they shouldn’t have bought it.
A dog is bitten by a man but forgives him.
A letter to a dog from the dog’s former master.
A dog falls off a boat and gets stranded on an island.
A man wrecks his car into a tree but feels no guilt because his dog made it out okay.
Dogs running wild in the streets.
A dog saves his owner’s marriage.
After a decade of war, a soldier is separated from his dog.
A famous detective owns a shih-tzu.
A dog causes a traffic accident.
A boy adores his dog right from the first day they meet.
A dog movie festival.
My dog dies of cancer.
A dog cannot pick just one scent in the air and has decided to follow every scent.
A guy believes that he has ESP powers and that he can contact others via his dog.
A lonely he or she dog adopts a doll as his new best friend.
Rehabilitation for a dog who attacked a person.
A toddler’s first day at school.
The parents have a dog that does tricks.
Write a scary story based on something your dog has done.
The grieving parents adopt a dog.
Write a poem about dogs.
The dog overdosed on her chores.
A dog reunites family members who have been apart for a long time.
A giant dog discovers Alaska.
A mutt becomes a model dog.
A girl leaves a dog in the park and he gets attacked by another dog and the owners won’t help.
A dog loses his best friend when the owner dies.
A boy has been having a tough time living with his dog and
A dog makes someone famous.
A dog is upset because she isn’t named Captain and she’d really want the job.
A dog becomes a hero by testifying against her master for a crime.
Give a dog a job it is otherwise unlikely to have, like a waiter.
A dog gets lost leaves for several days, then finds his way home on his own.
The diary of the dog who is left home alone all day while everyone is at work.
A dog is adopted, but the person who buys him fails to vaccinate him and he gets rabies.
An attached dog will not be able to have a vacation at the family cottage.
The number of puppies an adult dog has at a certain point in its life.
A dog becomes a CIA secret agent.
A family adopts a puppy, eventually regretting it.
A dog is a suspect in a crime.
One dog suspiciously watches a telephone cable line while the other dog crawls under to inspect the line.
A dog is abandoned in the woods at a young age and manages to survive in the wild alone.
How does the dog feel about nail clippings?
Two dogs discover the meaning of fear living next door to the killer.
A dog accompanies his owner to the party in the hope of getting a biscuit.
A documentary of a dog’s life in the pond.
Do you ever dream of your dog coming back?
The first dog to reach space.
A dog has a dream or nightmare.
A dog that dies saving someone.
A dog relives his best days with his owner.
A dog is rescued from being an agility competitor.
The owner of a puppy tries to teach his dog to talk.
A dog falls in love with a porcupine.
A family recounts the death of their previously perfect dog.
Interpret/rewrite a myth from the perspective of the dog.
The town hires a dog to be the sheriff.
A dog gets onto a plane and disrupts the service by eating the meals.
You have one wish and you can use it to grant intelligence to a dog or obtain the brain of Albert Einstein.
Write, draw, or do something that brings your dog to life.
Write a story describing a morning walking a dog.
A dog is a messenger from Heaven.
A dog manages a team of rescue dogs.
Write something that shows the relationship between a dog and a human.
A family keeps a dog hidden in their basement.
A neighbor adopts a stray dog and chaos ensues.
The parents make sure that their pet dog is well-taken care of, while raising their kids.
A man in Texas adopts a dog, only to have it stolen by a pregnant woman.
An unhappy dog wanders into the woods and finds a dog motel that prepares her for adoption.
A dog dies and goes to heaven.
A child wishes they were a dog because of his heroic nature.
A boy wanted a dog desperately.
The dog of a blind boy proves to be the boy’s eyes.
An abandoned dog is rescued by a stranger but then stays out all night.
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A dog steals money to buy food for her sick companion.
A man and dog’s telepathic bond serves them in life-or-death situations.
A dog tells the story of her owner’s suicide.
A dog plays fetch for the first time.
What if you went to the dog park and didn’t bring any dog treats?
A rock star owns a dog.
A family has a tennis ball that’s either too new to throw or too old to keep.
A French dog goes on holiday but his owner doesn’t realise he can’t swim.
A dog refuses to lie for his life.
A paralyzed dog meets a new hooman friend.
A boy visits his father at work. Once there, his father’s boss keeps staring at him.
Do dogs feel guilt?
A dog barks all night because the owner is bitten by a snake, he monitors the health of the victim.
A baseball player falls in love with the dogs in his neighborhood.
Driving with the dog in the car—one animal’s perspective.
A dog is found stranded on a faraway island.
A dog witnesses a crime.
An old man buys a dog because his wife is gone.
A dog is found with a dismembered body and buried underneath.
The dog watches his owner with another woman.
A dog loses his sense of smell.
A dog is repurposed into a cow and gets fat off the plains.
A police dog dies doing its job.
A dog from the first half of the story is brought back to a family from the second half of the story.
A boy dreams of being a wizard and can talk to his dog.
A children’s book about a cat and dog.
A blind girl gets a seeing eye dog and meets his old partner who can’t be around him anymore.
A dog dies protecting a baby from a wood chipper.
A dog falls in love with a talking human.
A dog wakes up after a nuclear blast and hears voices.
A man acquires a dog as a pet years ago when the woman in his life kicks him out. The dog’s is a secret long kept participant in the dirty details of their past relationship and helps him move on.
The story of a dog and his favorite owner.
Dogs gone wild at the board game Monopoly.
A girl goes to school with one of her pet dogs.
A dog therapist uses her powers to heal troubled teens at school.
A man receives news that his dog’s cancer is in remission.
A dog can communicate by phone.
A dog’s sad thoughts.
A cat and dog have a dog in common and fight over him.
A dog suddenly develops the ability to speak and is discovered to be from the future.
The dog who saved my city.
Animals are scheduled for destruction.
A dog plays fetch with himself.
A woman runs away to join the circus and realizes she is expected to work the freak show.
A dog plays a trick on its owner.
A dog and his/her owner are friends forever.
A dog lives the life of a rich man while his master is out.
A shoe becomes a dog’s best friend.
A child is injured and they are treated by an extraordinary vet.
How does your dog feel when you leave for work in the morning? What does your dog do while you’re gone?
A dog growled at a small child, but actually only wanted to play.
A homeless dog decides to train as a K-9 police dog.
A dog tells his side of the story.
WWII, from the dog’s, not the soldier’s, perspective.
Write about the benefits of pet therapy.
A dog wishes to be a human.
A dog helps people lost at a festival find their friends.
A dog pushes its master’s wheelchair into traffic.
A dog knows the TV weatherman correctly predicted that we will have an awful storm and foils an explosive robbery at the bank across the street as a result.
A police dog experiences her first snow.
A dog breaks free, kills a villain and saves the puppies.
An author discovers a ghostwriter.
A grieving family sues the neighbor because their dog keeps eating from the grave.
The adopted dog grows and grows and just keeps growing.
A dog spends the entire day in a shoe store looking at all the shoes.
The dog’s partner dies.
A dog longs to go back to the womb.
A woman is attacked by a dog as a child and pursues revenge years later.
Write a fictional biography about your dog.
An elderly dog gives a young boy advice.
A father abandons his daughter and his dog to start a new life.
A dog helps save a lost child at the mall.
A police dog stops a person trying to break into a home.
While their owner is at work, a dog and a cat form an unconventional bond.
What it would be like to be inside the head of a dog.
A dog is a new parent and struggles with her job.
A dog is chained to a tree to prevent him from attacking a mailman.
A dog is an alcoholic.
A dog accompanies her owner on three different missions.
A stray dog leads his village during a conflict.
A dog describes its best friend, a human.
Tyson the dog witnesses a murder.
A dog who loves his owner despite all he has been put through by the owner.
A dog is mistaken for a god.
Write a tragedy about a dog.
A dog jumps in the path of a bullet meant for the owner.
A dog sees his reflection in a puddle and thinks he sees another dog until someone tells him “No, it’s just you.”
Dogs spend their day counseling each other.
Describe how you came to pick the name you have for your dog.
A dog runs into a burning building and loses all of her puppies.
A dog is looking for a friend.
A cat mocks a dog.
A dog learns it is not taboo to chew on a bone in the house.
A dog’s life means nothing compared to the love he shares with his owner.
The first dog to break the sound barrier.
Write about a family that is ashamed and disappointed that their child turned out to be a dog.
A dog tells a parent they are not acting like a true family member.
A dog helps her master overcome his fear of tall places.
A dog goes on a magical adventure.
The further your son or daughter makes it into the list the more sensitive it gets. For example the first writing prompt inserted is “A couple adopts a stray dog, only to find out when it reaches maturity that it’s actually a female cat”. That’s quite a hefty helping of black humor – at least for a ten-year old.
A dog dies but hopes his people find another dog that they love as much as him.
A terrorist sabotages a bus tour before the Olympics. Each bus stops to let one person off. One person gets on, but they have a bomb. The story follows the dog’s perspective through the bomb detection process.
A game of rounders interrupted by a fight between dogs.
Dogs are illegal and corrupt government agents catch a family with two dogs.
There’s a dog stuck on top of a building when…
A family dog sleeps alone because everyone is out for the night.
The first dog obtains an interesting magical power.
A dog competes in the Iditarod race.
A dog chases the mail carrier and gets caught in a bear trap.
A dog dons an old military costume and battles enemy cats with a water gun.
A child is caught misbehaving by a neighbor’s dog.
A family finds a dog and during the night the dog bites one of their members.
An earthquake rips apart the city, killing everyone except a dog.
A dog goes missing and the family searches high and low for her.
A dog is picked to star in a Hollywood movie.
A dog is alone in the world.
Important non-fiction book about a dog.
A dog protects a caged baby from aggressive house pets.
Write from the perspective of a dog about to die.
A dog confesses that he ate the baby’s homework.
A dog gets lost during Hurricane Katrina.
A stranger is bitten by a stranger.
Write a story about a veterinarian.
A dog falls in love with a cat.
A dog escapes from his yard, goes to town, and causes trouble. A dog discovers that overcoming his fears is not as much fun as he imagined. A dog gets her butt kicked by someone she usually can take on. A dog experiences her first snowstorm.
A dog builds a house.
A dog gets mistaken for an elephant.
A dog falls in love with a blind man.
Write about a dog who is claimed by a family who was not his.
The perfect dog which cannot bark, make farts or beg for food turns out to be a threat to mankind.
A dog writes a book on his way to a pet store.
A dog’s life is not easy but that is how he likes it.
A dog fulfills a dream.
A dog describes her perfect day.
An evil robot manages to take over the world, but has a weakness to dogs.
A family is flying with their dog to a different country but the dog is so nervous he barely makes it.
Dog wakes up to find someone missing.
Someone goes through a lot to keep a dog from being put down.
A dog is accidentally teleported and struggles to find his way back home.
A train driving off its rails hits a dog and it dies.
A dog gets way too sleepy and it ruins the entire family vacation.
A disabled man rescues a dog from an abusive owner and cures his disability.
The farm dog dreams of living in the city.
A dog is rescued from a puppy mill and goes up for adoption.
A dog saves his family on 9/11.
Found dog, lost dog, outwitting cats, mad scientist and ghost
Write a letter to squirrels attacking the bird feeder.
A dog experiences the horrible pains of a human soldier on the battlefield. This could be enlightening to human readers who argue that we should never mix man and animal.
A dog tells her life story.
Someone tries to train a dog to be a model.
A dog successfully escapes from the pound and meets up with his new owner.
A dog wakes up to see his own funeral.
A dog helps a child adjust to a new life through a harsh divorce.
A dog doesn’t get along with the family’s new cat.
Dogs in foster care help dogs at animal shelters learn how to trust.
Your dog writes her own autobiography.
A dog loses the love of her life.
A stray dog is taken in by a woman who worked as a dog trainer in a five star hotel as a young man before life led him away from those best years.
A dog has his day on the town.
A dog saves a baby from a house fire.
A dog accidentally ingests a smartphone.
Write a 500 words essay on a certain character you like to read.
A dog poses as a competition champion.
If your dog could speak, what would he say?
A boy adopts a dog because of a promise to his grandma.
A dog is rescued by two sisters.
A family takes a trip to pick up a dog from the pound or the shelter.
When a dog dies, she goes to Heaven.
A dog tells his life story.
A dog must leave his best friend upon surrendering to the shelter.
A dog gets sick.
A crying dog conveys his sadness by howling at the moon.
A dog saves a person from a burning building.
A dog teaches her human how to be a better person.
A dog begs a thief to eat her children first.
A dog has to decide whether or not to return to his family.
A dog saves her owner from a robber but ends up paying an unexpected price.
The dog smells death.
A dog is able to speak human.
A dog finds $1,000 in the park.
It’s July, and a dog reaches 100 years old.
After being thrown in the trash, a stray dog is adopted by a Hong Kong Konger.
A dog subdues a raging hoard.
Write the conversation between a dog and a cat.
What is the saddest day of your dog’s life?
A dog’s life goes from bad to good.
The veterinarian has disturbing news for a dog owner.
A dog dies, and leaves last words.
A dog goes on a quest.
A fatal disease infects the world. Dogs become the new humans by default.
A white dog sees something frightening.
A dog’s lifelong friend goes missing under mysterious circumstances.
A dog witnesses a murder.
The dog is insane.
A dog spends a whole day napping.
A savage dog tears their neighbor’s child apart.
A dog tells the story of the last dog he ate.
A dog talks like a human.
A dog dies.
Dogs get superpowers.
A dog goes for a walk but is lost in the city.
A dog that has been trained to attack suddenly starts forgiving everyone.
Hit a parked car with your car and see what happens.
The viewpoint of one of the dogs in “Where the Red Fern Grows”.
A person buys a pet and then feels guilty when the dog meets an unfortunate death.
A dog tells a life story
Write from the perspective of an animal lover. Write about your feelings regarding rescuing animals.
A dog saves an abused child or old woman.
A man is so depressed that he wants to kill himself. He decides to wait for his new dog to arrive before he hangs himself. You can find one here .
Dogs can’t buy things online so they get creative, hilarious consequences ensue.
The family dog helps an ill child to get over his fear.
A dog helps a mother take out the trash.
Write about a dog finding his eternal reward.
A dog is turned into a zombie.
A high school student has a dog she uses to grow marijuana.
What if my dog could talk to me?
You and your dog discover you are the only ones left.
Someone in your life is not who you thought he or she was.
Some of your best memories were with a pet.
A dog gets married and runs off with the bride.
Describe what the streets and neighbourhood look like through the eyes of a dog.
A person goes insane when a beloved dog dies.
A father and son take a walk with the dog on the father’s birthday.
A dog wins the Nobel Peace Prize.
A sad dog story.
A dog kills an old lady’s cat.
A dog is rescued by a teenager. Ten years later she meets a woman who aids the teen to a comedy career.
A family mourns after their dog dies.
A successful businesswoman has a breakdown.
A man tries to save a dog from a truck but it runs out and is hit.
A dog becomes affected by the holidays as people around him celebrate.
A police dog is injured in pursuit of a criminal and serves as a trainer for future canine officers.
A dog is found guilty of murder and put to death without any proof of its guilt.
What would you do if your dog died?
A man that lives alone saves a dog from dying.
A dog saves a man’s life in a plane crash.
A dog imitates her master and gets into trouble.
A dog steals the neighbor’s newspaper but it disappears on her.
A dog saved his owner from dying in an accident.
A dog is at a peak.
Dogs are the god’s gift to humanity
A family dog who has lived for many years finally dies.
A dog teaches a cat some new tricks.
A dog steals a juicy marrow bone.
Dogs have always helped each other in times of distress.
Dogs win the lottery.
A dog saves the day for his child owner.
The dog does something despicable that you love him for in the end.
A dog’s life is shattered in a heartbeat.
A dog serves in the Marines.
Either a dog’s perspective of it’s friend dying or what it’s like to be dead.
A man encounters a dog on his travels.
How could Helen Keller have used a dog?
A dog saves a person from a life of poverty.
All dogs have since died from a dog flu epidemic and a police dog is given a cloning experiment to save the dog race.
A dog walks into a party.
Where do dogs go when they die?
A dog’s life is saved by a crook, who is then put in a position of responsibility.
A family adopts a puppy that smells.
A young boy wants a dog more than anything in the world.
The letters a dog writes home from college.
A dog shows up homeless at someone’s home.
A dog makes a sacrifice for its owner.
A dog chooses to save a human instead of her puppies
A dog waits at the window for his owner who is at work.
She was a beautiful dog, the sweetest dog who ever walked God’s green earth.
The backyard fence is the only thing that saved them from escaping a fire.
The dog needs help from a magician to save his master.
A dog is forced to spend the evening and weekend locked in the bathroom.
He roams the earth for decades, searching for his lost master.
A dog who relentlessly goes after a car that she fears may hurt the boy she just saw drive away having shot his dog.
A dog saves his wounded master during WWII.
A child finds a letter written to Santa on a piece of paper that was dropped by a dog.
A dog escapes from its cage and is found wandering the streets in the big city.
A dog does not realize what is happening around him.
Dogs that have been adopted from an animal shelter describe their favorite activities before they were adopted.
A dog in Hong Kong runs away to find the American owner.
A dog chases a tumbleweed into the future.
A dog mauls his owner and has to face animal control.
A man in a dog costume wins the local dog show.
A dog doesn’t let a flying squirrel get too comfortable.
A talking dog learns to speak to other dogs when he discovers a mystical land.
A girl has a bad family life and a baby dog is her only comfort in life.
Witches have been talking to cats, not talking rabbits. Dogs are the monsters they created.
A dog finds his identity by attacking a burglar.
A successful girl with dating problems adopts a dog.
The song “Cats in the Cradle” applies to dogs.
A family adopts a dog but then has to give him away.
A dog magically transforms into a person.
A talking dog reflects on his human owner.
A dog tells a riddle.
An elderly couple adopts a dog together for the first time.
A dog’s owner had terrible intentions when they got the dog.
Dog meets cat.
A disobedient dog discovers being obedient can be rewarding.
A poor young boy is in a fight with other kids and gangs.
A dog awakens to a shout from a child that leads to a child’s death.
A dog is trained to do human activities.
Write a diary excerpt from the perspective of a dog.
Someone adopts a dog that they declare to be ‘man’s best friend’.
An old dog dies and meets his master.
A dog is adopted because the family is having trouble conceiving.
A dog with arthritis is able to walk again.
A dog is accidentally left on an airport runway as a plane takes off.
A dog finds a bone, attached to it is a note from a soldier to his parents that he was killed.
Dogs bite children ten times more often than pit bull terriers by Nate Silver If so, why are pit bulls demonized?
What happens when a robot dog malfunctions?
Our heroine is a Dachshund named Bea.
Apply a dog’s life to a fairy tale.
Dogs and dog people hate cats.
A dog saves a baby from a kidnapper.
Someone loses their dog and it brings them together with another person.
An abused dog along with an abused child unite to overcome the devastating effects of their harsh beginnings.
Write two different major characters in the same story, then choose a different one as the doges perspective throughout.
A greyhound goes missing at a sporting event.
A dog turns into a werewolf.
A dog attends a fake therapy session to train to become an office dog.
A dog predicts when the dead return to life.
A red dog needs help crossing the road.
The owners of a dog learn that they have been infected with a disease that turns people into dogs.
A dog wins the Westminster Dog Show.
A dog causes the divorce of his owners.
A dog works as a handyman and yard worker.
A girl is lost in the woods. Based on the book “A Dog Called Kitty” by Karma Wilson.
A boy with a pet snake who is also his best friend has a pet dog.
A man buys a dog on a whim and doesn’t really want it.
A dog becomes human and has to learn to fit in.
A dog prevents a criminal advance.
A man tries to capture a dog.
Before her wedding, a woman develops a fear of dogs.
A dog is lost and finds its way home with the help of a local ice cream truck.
A strong dog manages to save his owners from a tornado.
Write about a bad dog.
A defense lawyer constructs a case for his client- a dog- with the arguments being that the dog is not guilty because he was not the one who committed the crime.
A dog has got the better of someone.
Cleaning day at a pet store lives up to its name.
Write a story about a dog who’s very good at hiding.
A dog describes what it was like to be a dog before humans existed.
A dog owner disowns his dog for picking up things like cigar stems, love letters, contraceptives, etc. and bringing them home to him. The dog is loyal when the owner is down and out and indebted to various bookies for money.
Dogs travel to another planet in a rocket ship in search of a new or better home.
A game ranger is mauled by a lion. A stray dog arrives and scares it away.
The story starts as a normal day for a dog but then…
A dog saves a sheltered family from a wildfire.
A dog changes her owner’s life.
A dog catches its owner having an affair.
After her dog dies, a woman finds him mysteriously waiting for her on the Other Side.
Write about a dog pulling on a rope.
A dog joins the army.
A dog rescues a family from a house fire.
A dog loses his memory after being hit by a car.
A stray dog finds a home with a family.
A dog must choose between its master and a piece of steak.
A human saves a dog from a pack of dogs.
Thunder/Lightning is the pet dog of the Fates.
Who are you going to vote for? A dog named Obama Mutt or a dog named Mitt omRitt?
Your dog dies and you can’t sleep.
A town bans dogs.
Dog gets discharged from the army.
A man and his faithful dog stay on for another year in Antarctica at 80 degrees south.
Write about a dog that you had as a close companion.
Write a compare and contrast essay about dogs and cats.
A dog’s life after the dog dies.
A dog has something to say.
A dog makes friends with a teen who is lonely.
A dog sees their owner kissing their new crush.
A dog likes kids who got in trouble at school.
A dog gets his head stuck in a tennis ball.
A dog finds a new loving family after its old one dies.
A dog plays with a panda at the zoo.
A dog swallows a million dollar necklace.
How dogs helped give their owners purpose.
Show dogs competing in their own show, similar to the Westminster Dog Show.
Your dog is in trouble and needs your help.
You are a dog and you hear the voice of god.
Poem in the voice of the dog.
A male dog is in heat and goes crazy.
A dog tries very hard to solve a human problem.
A dog hits a person in the head with a stick.
A ring thief uses a dog to steal rings from people’s hands.
It’s the dog’s birthday.
A dog saves a farmer’s crops from a plague of crows.
A veterinarian makes a small house call to a dog.
A dog is placed in the witness protection program.
A dog sits on the porch of an old man weathering the sun, rain, and snow.
A dog shows off his tricks for his owner.
A dog has an unlikely new owner.
A dog ends his legacy by stealing the show at his doggy funeral.
There is an abandoned dog living behind the grocery store.
A tragedy happens and a dog has a chance to save a loved one.
Write a story inspired by your dog.
A service dog
A dog slowly takes over the world.
Write about one dog that was owned by a historical person.
The dog puts out the fire in the kitchen.
A dog becomes obsessed with a scent from a trash can.
A dog gets flushed down the toilet to the zoo in the municipal swimming pool.
A dog competes in an agility competition and discovers he enjoys the game.
A dog is the real antagonist in a horror story.
A dog wakes up after being asleep for 10 years.
A dog comes back from the dead.
If humans were dogs.
A dog becomes depressed after the death of his owner.
A dog transports a friendly letter across war-torn lands.
The family dog saves his owner from a robber who is in the home.
A dog remembers the soldier who died in the Iraq war.
A dog writes an autobiography.
A mother and son adopt the dog that was meant to be put down.
A dog is thankful for all the dog petting and does something to pay back.
A dog looks into the eyes of a dying man.
A dog dreams of becoming a superhero.
A dog dies and tries to come back as a cat.
A dog sheds and it makes you allergic to dogs.
Dogs are the new celebrities.
Write a story about a dog that gets lost and finds his way back.
Hold a focus on one dog for your entire story.
A dog saves a boy from drowning in a pond.
A woman gets a dog and does not like the attention it requires.
A dog inherits a fortune and moves into the mansion.
All of your pets can talk, so, how do they all get along?
A dog moves to a family who has already decided not to have a pet.
Write a page about your dog.
A child is in love with a neighbor’s dog of the opposite gender.
The dog section of a pet store escapes during a fire.
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Write a scene where a dog befriends a mannequin or a corpse.
Dogs are held to be a part of the family.
A child dies in his sleep and goes to dog heaven.
A dog is mistreated.
A dog is thinking about life.
A dog becomes a celebrity.
A dog sits with her owner in her final moments.
Two dogs that look identical are mistook for the same dog.
A dog reports on the war.
A dog goes on a hunger strike.
A blind woman adopts a dog.
A scientific study about dog intelligibility begins.
Write a story of the first time you met your significant other.
A dog saves its owner from a house fire.
What happens when two different dogs on two different continents experience the same event?
A man builds a statue and tries to get a dog to stay for as long as possible.
A dog helps a person escape from prison.
A dog searches for an injured child.
A dog is jealous of his master’s new pet horse.
A dog saves his owner from a piece of heavy furniture or an active shooter.
You are the dog’s thoughts.
A dog dies as he is trying to save a man.
A dog visits the emergency room.
A dog chases his tail and circles the drain.
A child reports a dog to animal control because her parents don’t believe there is such a thing as a good dog.
A mother comes home to find her dog dead.
Two dogs fall in love.
Rescue a dog who had been shot by an abusive owner, how do you do so?
A dog is a great source of comfort to someone in distress.
A dog drowned in a lake is brought back from the dead.
The husband doesn’t want a dog in the house because he feels it’s his domain.
A dog changes for the better after an event.
A police dog suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after he is retired.
A dog finds a mama cat giving birth and helps things along.
An elderly woman adopts a stray dog who changes her life.
What do pets of the future look like?
A dog has superhero powers that only activates when her loud bark is heard.
A male dog is going to kill puppies, but the female dog saves them.
A dog is actually an alien in disguise.
Write a story about the worst day of the worst dog’s life.
A baby is attacked by a dog but saved by his fearless puppy who can’t be touched by the dog.
A dog returns from heaven and unveils to the humans that dogs are actually superior to humans.
Rudy’s Rules by Abbey Robertson and Jim Robertson
A dog is a hero during an earthquake, or natural disaster.
A talking dog speaks English with a deep voice and human dialogue.
Game of Thrones – Princess Myrcella has been poisoned by a snake. Get inside the head of the poisoned dog to write a scene finding out how the dog was poisoned as a baby, and then goes and gets revenge on the king.
Drama, or comedy, of course, for that matter. We would like to know the story starters you have used from Chapter 1 in your dog stories!
A man visits his dog in Afterlife.
A dog witnesses a crime and takes it upon herself to solve the mystery.
A dog turns into a human.
A character goes to get a new pet and comes home with a puppy instead.
A dog wins the lottery and becomes a millionaire.
A dog rescues a girl from a bear.
A dog is coming of age as a puppy.
A dog visits an old man every day for a week, but only stays for a few minutes.
A story about Elvis.
A dog befriends a group of meddling children.
A dog sees his reflection in a window and concludes he is a wealthy mage with an apprentice.
A guide dog pretends to lead her blind owner into oncoming traffic.
A dog secretly lives in a small house while disguising as a person.
A dog adopts a predictable twin.
A dog is about to go to the dog pound and meet another dog.
A guardian dog protects his humans by barking at every person who walks past the yard.
A baby human speaks to the family dog.
A tragedy occurs and the main character reminisces about a deceased dog.
A person writes off a dog only to regret it later.
A dog gives its life to save another dog.
A dog at the gates of heaven needs one more chance.
A family sits shiva for their dead dog.
Write a dog’s bucket-list.
A dog world is finally achieved, in which humanity is extinct.
A dog becomes an actor in Hollywood.
A dog that only barks when spoken to by the owner.
A rat attempts to have a dog for dinner.
Some dogs are born to overcome their flaws.
A lazy dog inherits a fortune from his deceased owner.
A dog dies in a car accident.
A life of loneliness because of a dog ghost or family legend.
A puppy and an old dog switch bodies.
A dog is rejected from being “adopted” because he is old. The next day the family has a son instead.
When the call comes, you say good-bye to Bailey one more time.
A dog-napper adopts a motherless dog.
A dog does something heroic.
An old dog is given away when its owner dies.
A dog counsels her husband after the loss of her child.
A homeless person carries a dog around.
A dog writes a letter to his owner.
A dog takes care of five cats.
A dog goes on a quest to find his master.
A famous celebrity receives a dog as a gift from his record company, but the dog is actually crazy.
There’s a subtle theme in stories in which a dog writes the story about herself—you might call it reverse anthropomorphism. If you were to write this kind of story, what would be the dog character’s trait?
Just like any other muse, the muse for a dog lover must be the dog. The long-term goal of the writer should be to create a five hundred word blog post or short story for solely dog lovers. In doing so, more people will hear about the dog lover writer’s work. This is what happened with Cocoabeans featuring a Beautiful Chocolate Lab on December 23rd. Additionally, there have been dozens of new female writers on the Cocoabeans blog in the last month alone. The representation of Women in general is okay with Black women topping the list followed by white women, Asian women, Indian women and Latinas.
The same scenario but the dog saves a baby from a burning building.
Describe your dog in one word.
A dog on vacation in the country helps a farmer.
A dog mysteriously disappears and has to find her way home.
A dog learns to fly, gets lost and enjoys being in her lost state.
A family that believes dogs are a breed apart is asked to include a dog in their little boy’s wedding
A dog with depression who can talk, cries convincingly to strangers.
A dog saves his owner from his abusive mother.
A dog finds a violin in the street.
A dog searches for his long-lost master after they finally get adopted from the pound.
A dog saves another dog from the dog pound.
A musician becomes the target of animal rights extremists because she hunts with dogs.
A couple adopts a dog and names him Lucky and later regrets the name.
A dog feels jealous after an owner adopts a new dog.
My Imaginary Dog
A dog raises kittens.
A dog mysteriously appears in an empty home.
A dog is bought at a pet store and sent home to a couple.
A dog takes revenge on the neighbor who kicked him.
Write about the first night your dog stays with you at your house.
A boy rediscovers a beloved dog’s past and finds hope for the future.
A dog confesses to beating up a woman.
A dog hits a rabbit on his way home.
A dog almost dies saving a human.
A dog is about to be put down, but he escapes and runs away.
A kidnapped dog waits six years for her owner.
A regular dog goes home with a cyclops.
A dog chases his tail for an entire day.
The dog from your favorite movie makes a cameo appearance in an interview.
A lonely dog tries to make a friend.
A woman has a pet dog that stops her from eating unhealthy food.
A dog mated with a human, now which species is smarter?
A dog starts a trend on the internet.
A pony and a dog team up to rescue a stranded traveller.
A dog is arrested by the police for doing something illegal.
A dog tells her thoughts about humans.
A dog is lost for a while and has to survive on his own.
A dog therapist cannot save a depressed dog with hard-earned lessons.
Dogs used to be the servants of humans.
Two dogs become friends but they have their difficulties.
An innocent dog gets accused of a crime by the neighborhood kids.
A dog waits for his owner every night for 11 hours by sitting on his hind legs at the door he last saw him.
A dog and a cat team up to steal food from a restaurant.
A dog’s best friend runs away.
A golden retriever falls into shark-infested waters.
The winner of this contest wanted to write a song about dogs so the topic was picked with her song in mind.
It is directed by Kulyapin Sergey Borisovich and was produced by Dzhar Film Studio.
A dog is left at an abandoned building.
A dog meets his maker.
A dog dies from a household accident.
Nothing interesting ever happens in my life. One typical day in the life of my uninteresting dog.
A mother has a closet monster that eats her babies and her dog chases this monster down the street in her rocking chair.
A dog goes to the United States Senate.
A dog sees what is inside of a tunnel.
Dogs are performing in the circus, but something goes wrong.
Before writing your creative piece, it is important that you choose a theme. You can write about a certain incident or an incident that has not happened. There are a lot of interesting stories to write about when you are a kid and puppies. It is advisable that you learn to write in various styles to keep you creative and inventive.
Dogs can talk to one another, and so they realize they should have rebelled against the human race long ago. Finally they decide they do need humans.
A dog saves her owner’s life.
The day a dog first became part of a family.
A dog gets lost in a part of a town he’s never seen before.
A dog can sense when a person has died even before the person’s body goes into rigor mortis.
You meet an old friend in the park and she wants to tell you her life story, but she only has sixty seconds. Write it.
A dog and his owner take a journey.
Parents bury the errant dog behind the house.
A puppy gets loose during a parade.
A dog writes a story about another dog who doesn’t like him.
A dog sacrifices himself to save his master and friends.
An animal rights activist steals dogs and uses them for meat.
A one-hit wonder pop star moves in with Günter, a stream-of-consciousness rapper who tortured her when she was a bookkeeper.
A woman adopts a pet. Her neighbors have huge dogs.
Five dogs open up a business in Seattle where people bring their phones to be chewed, says Napoleon Bonepanda, President of Good City Dog Chewing Offices and Love Your Scents.
A group of dogs gang up on a very large bad dog.
A story about a homeless dog.
The family dog makes a mistake and runs off.
The biggest bully in school finds friendship with a small dog.
A dog is jealous of her owner’s new relationship.
A stray dog learns what it means to be a pack animal.
A dog dies but comes back to haunt family members as a ghost.
A puppy jumps up on a cushioned chair and dies right away.
A fire breaks out in a club. A hero dog saves as many lives as he can but dies in the blaze.
A dog witnesses the most horrific crime.
Your dog is madly in love with your mother-in-law.
In 250 words write a story of the rescue of a dog from a shelter.
A boy uses his dog to bully others at school.
A dog poses as a substitute babysitter so that her owner and her husband can have the night off.
A dog brings home his ball.
A dog is diagnosed with a terminal illness.
A shop owner gets his dog badly beaten when he won’t tie up his pet.
A girl wants a puppy from a well-known champion dog.
A dog’s pack abandons him and he is dependent on a wolf pack for survival.
A disease outbreak hits dogs and all the dogs are put in quarantine but they break out.
A dog saves a girl from drowning.
A dog tells of his life working on a child farm.
The dog sits in a family in order to get what they don’t want.
The story of a dog that falls in love with someone’s husband.
A dog sits on his owner’s grave.
The dog who has lost her house, family, and friends moves into a condo. She misses the kids and family that are gone..
The world is ending and it’s called Death Day.
A dog goes to obedience school and becomes the proudest dog in the world.
A grieving family adopts a dog and it helps them through.
You become allergic to dogs.
A dog confronts a bully.
A dog steals his owner’s phone and finds a Tinder match.
The dog takes her owner for a walk.
A city councilman pushes to ban dogs from city parks.
A dog person goes into a fake dog war with another family.
A dreamy child never learns to walk or sign, and relies on her dog for communication. The dog develops into a huge problem for the family.
A dog is given working dog certification.
The world’s most wanted dog has a date at the local rescue shelter.
A dog performs a heroic or unusual act.
A dog has to make the hardest decision in her life.
A dog steals food meant for the family.
A dog saves another’s life, and dies in the undertaking.
The new vet treats the dog too quickly and he mistakes the dog for a human.
A puppy chases a ball or bone into a street and gets hit by a car.
The dog guards the house at night.
A dog’s nose mysteriously grows.
A dog mourns the loss of a fallen best friend.
What did your childhood dog say about you?
A dog’s tail tells a story.
During the Great Depression, a boy barters with a dog for his dinner.
Two friends see their bond tested.
The boss’s dog has been missing for months.
An alien spaceship crashes to Earth, killing the alien dogs as well as the family dog. Soldiers wipe out the rest of the alien dogs. A pizza man is killed too.
The dog tags along while the family goes on vacation to…
Write about a dog and his favourite toy.
Two dogs decide the fate of the world.
A dog goes missing and his owner talks about what was important about him.
The owner loses her dog but finds its pups in a box behind her animal shelter.
Dogs mysteriously gain human intelligence.
A dog meets his doppelganger.
A dog keeps a secret/lies about a person or event that is painful to her.
Write a horror story using the perspective of the dog.
A dog runs for President.
A dog is lost and resorts to some unusual methods to survive.
A man steals another’s dog and has a change of heart. A dog’s night of mischief creates panic for the entire neighborhood. A child or young adult dog is neglected and abused and redeeming powers are revealed when she becomes an emotional support animal for one of the worst bullies in high school.
Write about a dog who complains about his job.
What was happening at the same time the dogs had a conversation in the park?
A dog thinks everything is Christmas.
Write about your dog running away.
A dog saves a person’s life.
A man has lost his dog.
The dog dreams of being a veterinarian.
The animal shelter has a break out and dogs escape.
Your rescue dog is rescued by a person, an animal, or being.
A sheep and a dog help each other out of trouble.
A boy tries to raise a goldfish as a pet but it is secretly a disguised dog.
A dog tries to steal food from the table but succeeds.

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30 Writing Prompts About Dogs

We all know dogs are the best. Loyal companions, endless entertainment, and cuddle champions – they make life way more fun.

So why not unleash your inner writer with these awesome prompts about our furry best friends?

These prompts will get your creative tail wagging, whether you want to write an adventure story, a heartfelt memoir, or something in between.

Let’s go.

Writing Prompts About Dogs

A Day in the Life of a Dog. Consider writing a story from the perspective of a dog. You could detail a typical day in its life, its thoughts and feelings, the relationships it has with humans and other animals. Highlight how it perceives the world around it through its unique senses, and provide insight into its emotions and thoughts that we, as humans, might overlook or misunderstand.

The Lost Dog’s Journey Home. Imagine a scenario where a beloved family dog gets lost during a vacation in an unfamiliar city. The story should describe the dog’s adventures and encounters as it tries to navigate its way back home. Focus on the dog’s resilience, instinctive abilities and the bonds it creates with the strangers it meets along the way.

The Dog Whisperer. Write about a character who has a unique ability to communicate with dogs, understanding their thoughts, emotions, and desires. Explore the complexities and benefits of this special gift , and also its downsides. How would such an ability change their relationship with dogs and people?

A Dog’s Transformative Impact on a Lonely Character. This prompt revolves around a character who is lonely or going through a tough time in life and then adopts a dog. Write about how the dog’s presence changes the character’s life , helps them overcome loneliness and makes them a better person.

The Canine Hero. Your story is centered on a dog who performs an incredible act of bravery, like saving someone from a fire or preventing a crime. Describe the event in detail, and bring to light the heroic qualities of the dog , the reactions of people around, and the aftermath of the incident.

The Canine Companion in a Post-Apocalyptic World. In a dystopian, post-apocalyptic world, where a character is struggling to survive, they come across a dog. Focus on their evolving relationship and the hope the dog brings into the character’s bleak existence, showing how they rely on each other to navigate this new reality.

Retirement Home Therapy Dog. Write about a dog who works in a retirement home as a therapy dog. The dog forms a special bond with one of the elderly residents, transforming their life. Describe their relationship and the joy the dog brings to the retirement home residents.

A Dog’s Legacy. This prompt is about an old dog who has been a part of a family for several generations. As the dog reaches the end of its life, the family starts reminiscing about all the moments they shared. Write about the legacy the dog leaves behind , showing how its impact continues even after it’s gone.

The Stray’s Redemption. This prompt revolves around a stray dog with a notorious reputation in a small town. When a dangerous situation arises, the stray ends up saving the day. Detail the change in the town’s perception of the dog and the journey of the stray from being an outcast to a hero.

The Therapy Dog and The Child. Write about a therapy dog that is introduced to a child with severe anxiety issues. Explore the bond that develops between them , how the dog helps the child overcome their fears and anxiety, and how this influences their relationship with their family and friends.

The Service Dog’s Challenge. Craft a story from the viewpoint of a service dog assigned to a visually impaired person. Portray the daily challenges, responsibilities, and rewards of the dog’s job , demonstrating the intense relationship of trust and dependence between the dog and its owner.

Canine Detective. In this story, a dog with an extraordinary sense of smell becomes instrumental in solving a local mystery or crime. Write about the dog’s adventures, describing how it uses its unique abilities to uncover clues and lead investigators to the truth.

Canine’s War Tale. Write a story about a military dog and its handler serving in a war zone. Capture their camaraderie, shared experiences and the perils they face together . You could highlight a specific mission where the dog’s role is vital, or focus on their overall experience of war.

The Dog Park Chronicles. This prompt is about a local dog park that serves as a social hub for dogs and their owners. Through the eyes of a frequent canine visitor, describe the dynamics, friendships, and drama that occur in this unique microcosm of society .

The Aging Dog’s Wisdom. Write a reflective piece from the viewpoint of an old, wise dog who has seen and experienced much in life. Explore the dog’s wisdom, perspectives, and reflections on a life well-lived and the lessons it might have for the younger generation of puppies or its human family.

The Search and Rescue Canine. Write about a search and rescue dog trained to locate lost individuals in dangerous environments. Describe a critical rescue mission , highlighting the dog’s training, skills, bravery, and the deep trust between the dog and its handler.

The Inspirational Journey of a Three-Legged Dog. Detail the story of a dog that loses a leg due to an accident, and how it overcomes this challenge with resilience and the support of its loving owners. Highlight its journey of adaptation and the joy it continues to bring to the lives of its family despite the setback.

The Ghost Dog. Craft a story set in a town haunted by the legend of a ghost dog. The legend has been passed down from generation to generation, and the apparition is said to appear before significant events. Describe an event that triggers the appearance of the ghost dog and the impact it has on the town .

The Celebrity Canine. Write about a dog that unexpectedly becomes an internet sensation due to a hilarious or heartwarming video. Explore the changes this fame brings into the dog’s life, the opportunities and challenges it faces, and the impact on its family.

The Dog and the Alien. In this story, a dog becomes the first to encounter an alien being that lands on Earth. Write about their unusual friendship and how the dog, with its instinctive trust and curiosity, helps bridge the gap between the alien and humanity .

The Runaway Dog’s Adventure. Write a tale about a pampered suburban dog that runs away on an unexpected adventure into the wild. Detail the dog’s experiences and how it copes with the challenges of the wild , along with its realization of the value of its domestic life.

The Dog’s Reincarnation. In this story, a family’s beloved dog passes away and then seemingly returns to them in the form of a new puppy exhibiting uncannily similar behavior. Explore the family’s reaction and the spiritual questions this raises .

The Dog Shelter Heroine. Write about a woman who runs a dog shelter single-handedly, rescuing, nurturing, and finding homes for abandoned dogs. Showcase the challenges she faces, her dedication, and the heartwarming stories of the dogs she saves .

The Canine Time-Traveler. Craft a story about a dog that mysteriously has the ability to time travel. Through the dog’s eyes, experience different eras, historical events, or even foresee the future . How does this impact the dog’s relationship with its owner, and what role does it play in the grander scheme of things?

The Dog’s Unusual Friend. Create a story around a dog that forms an unexpected friendship with a creature usually considered a natural enemy, like a cat or a squirrel. Show how they challenge the norms and grow their bond , and how this unusual friendship impacts their lives and their community’s perceptions.

The Homeless Man and His Dog. Write about a homeless man whose only companion is his loyal dog. Highlight their bond, their struggles, and the comfort they provide each other . Explore how the dog becomes a beacon of hope and love for the man amidst his challenging circumstances.

The Canine Cupid. Craft a tale of a dog that has an uncanny ability to bring people together, leading to unexpected friendships or even romantic relationships. Describe the charming scenarios created by the dog and how it unknowingly plays matchmaker in its community.

The Accidental Stowaway Dog. In this story, a family dog unintentionally stows away on a cross-country road trip planned by the neighborhood teenagers. Depict the adventure from the dog’s perspective , including the places it sees, the people it meets, and how it finally finds its way back home.

The Mysterious Canine Benefactor. Write about a neighborhood where small, meaningful gifts start appearing at people’s doorsteps, only to discover that they are delivered by a generous dog. Capture the joy and curiosity spread by the dog and the eventual revelation of its identity.

The Dog’s Midnight Escapades. Craft a story centered on a pet dog that goes on secret midnight escapades and returns home before dawn. The dog’s owners remain unaware of these nightly outings until they start noticing clues. Describe the dog’s secret adventures and how the owners uncover the truth .

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Creative Writing Prompts for Animal Lovers

by Melissa Donovan | Aug 16, 2018 | Creative Writing Prompts | 16 comments

Creative writing prompts about animals.

Today’s post includes a selection of prompts from 1200 Creative Writing Prompts . Enjoy!

Animals have played a significant role in literature throughout history.

They appear in poems and stories, and plenty of nonfiction works have been written about animals and humans’ experiences with animals.

From E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web to Jane Goodall’s (aff links) books on primatology, authors and readers alike have delighted in writing and reading about animals.

And it’s no wonder. We humans have forged strong bonds with animals. Our pets are like family members. In fact, Americans spend billions a year on their animal companions. Billions more are donated to wildlife preservation, animal welfare advocacy, and conservation efforts.

Naturally, animals fit comfortably into the stories we tell. Today’s creative writing prompts pay homage to our animal friends by inspiring a writing session that features animals.

Creative Writing Prompts About Animals

Below, you’ll find a series of creative writing prompts. Choose one, and turn it into a short story, a poem, a play, or an essay. Write anything you want, and if you can’t decide what to write, then do a freewrite.

Children are delighted when a mama cat gives birth to a litter of five orange tabbies and one little gray runt.
Write a piece using the following image: a camel walking across the desert.
A young man on his first hunting trip has a deer in his sight and suddenly remembers the day his dad took him to see Bambi .
Write a piece using the following image: sea life dying in waters that have been poisoned with toxins or littered with dangerous waste.
Sunlight dances on the surface of the water. Waves roll gently against the shore. Seagulls soar above, dipping and diving through the sky.
A school of dolphins is too trusting and approaches a boat whose crew is intent on capturing the dolphins and bringing them to a theme park for a swim-with-the-dolphins attraction.
A bird and squirrel live together in the same tree (like The Odd Couple ).
Write about hunting.
Two children, a brother and sister, respectively capture a butterfly and a moth, then proceed to argue over which insect is superior.
Write a piece using the following image: a bird’s nest full of eggs.

Creative Writing Prompts

If you use any of these creative writing prompts to spark a writing session, come back and tell us how they worked for you. What did you write? Did you learn anything new? Share your thoughts by leaving a comment. And keep writing.

For more inspiring prompts, pick up a copy of 1200 Creative Writing Prompts , available at your favorite online bookstore.

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two puppies are seperated at birth. then reunited at the dog pound, when they are taken from their owners

That’s a great one! Thanks, James.

Why would an animal lover want to write about hunting?

Why wouldn’t they? There are animal lovers who hunt, and some animal lovers might have opinions about hunting that they want to express.

Animal lovers who hunt sort of doesn’t make sense because if they love animals, then why do they kill them?

I have known people who love their cats and dogs but go duck hunting. Most people who love animals also eat meat.

These look cool! TOTALLY using one!!

That’s awesome! Thanks, Margaret.

A person gets bit by a magicall wolf then…

That’s interesting!

I like that one!!! I used it for an assignment!! LOL

That’s great!

This is so helpful please do more of these.

There’s a whole category of prompts here: writing prompts , and you can also check out the books page , where you’ll find even more!

what about a group of wild animals are slowly being captured and taken to zoos.

I’m gonna use this is that’s ok!

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Encourage Writing with Pet Picture Writing Prompts

August 16, 2021 by ami Leave a Comment

I have a lot of magic tricks in my bag when it comes to creative writing lessons . One of my favorites is using pictures to inspire creative writing.

Students love animals. This set of Pet Picture Writing Prompts will provide countless writing ideas for your students.

Even unenthusiastic writers may push their pencils across the page when they find out that they get to write about pets.

Animals Included in the Pet Picture Writing Prompts

This set of 26 picture writing prompts includes the following pets:

cats (and kittens)
dogs (and puppies)
hermit crab

Use the Pictures to Create Missing Pet Posters

Students can use the picture prompts for a variety of writing projects including a missing pet poster.

Students will imagine they are the owner of the pet in the photo, and, unfortunately, the pet is missing.

First, discuss the purpose of a missing pet poster. When a pet is lost, owners make missing pet posters with the intention of drawing attention to the sign. The owner wants people to look, notice, and remember if they have seen the missing pet.

What is the best way to get people’s attention? Bright colors, large words, and important phrases will help people notice the missing pet poster.

Next, discuss what important information should be included on the missing pet poster. Ask students for their input. Make sure to cover all of these points:

A picture of the pet
A phrase that instantly captures people’s attention
A phone number of who to call

For this writing exercise, you can also require your students to include the pet’s name and a brief (2-3 sentences) description of the pet. This could include what the pet looks like as well as some of the pet’s personality traits.

Be sure to provide large paper, crayons, markers, and other art supplies your students would enjoy in order to complete this project.

Other Ways to Use the Pet Picture Writing Prompts

You can use these pet pictures in other creative writing exercises, too.

Write a Description

Describe the pet. Encourage students to write 3-5 sentences describing the pet in their picture. What is the pet’s name? What is the pet’s personality? Can the pet do any funny tricks? Why do you like or dislike this pet?

Write a Short Story

Advanced students may be ready for this straightforward prompt: Write a short story based on the picture. Discuss possible conflicts before your students begin. What are some conflicts (or problems) that can pertain to pets?

Pets get sick. What diseases can pets have? Do they ever injure themselves? This could be a potential problem for your student’s short story. Will the pet need to go to the vet? Will the vet fix the problem?
Pets get lost. A pet can get lost in the house (especially little pets like mice and hamsters). They can also get lost outside of the house.
Parents don’t want pets, but kids do. Your student could write a story about a child who desperately desires a pet, but the parent doesn’t think the child is responsible. What will happen? Will the child prove herself? Will she be able to get the pet? How?

Complete an Animal Research Project

Research the animal. Find out what this pet needs.

Your student can draw the perfect habitat for this pet and write a paragraph about everything the pet needs to survive and thrive.

Download the Pet Writing Prompts

Simply click the link below to grab the free set of Pet Picture Writing Prompts.

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11 Writing Prompts about Pets

Whether it’s a faithful pup, or a cute little kitty, our pets can become basically like family members.

And it’s especially true for children, so if you’re needing to get your students interested in what is going on, the topic of pets is likely to get their attention!

So let’s see how pets can inspire copious amount of writing, out of even the most reluctant writer.

We’ve going to use real examples from our own lives, and also harness our imaginations to conjure up the most fantastic pets that we can think of. We’ll also tackle some more difficult topics around opinions of right and wrong, and ethical dilemmas.

So without further ado, let’s dive in…

How to use these:

You can use the prompts in a multitude of ways!

Why not try picking one at random, and writing a page on it right this minute.

Or, give half your students one prompt, and half another prompt, and see what comes out of it when they share with the class.

You could use one specific prompt as a discussion point, and once the different points of view are flying, have them go and write in depth on the topic from their perspective.

The prompts:

Write about the first pet you ever had. What was the best thing about them?
Imagine having the most incredible pet ever. What is it, and what makes it incredible?
Cats and dogs don’t normally like each other. Why is it that when you get a puppy and a kitten at the same time that they often go on to be cat and dog friends for each other?
Would you like to have a pet snake? Why?
What do you think looking after a pet for years teaches you?
Would you prefer to get your next pet from a pet store or an animal shelter? Why?
Do you think that people should keep birds caged as pets? Why?
It’s very rare, but some people take their cat for a walk on a leash. What other unusual pet stories can you share?
Do you think rare exotic animals such as tigers should be able to be kept as pets? Why?
Why is it that a pet can start to feel like one of your beloved family members over time?
Do you think if you had 100 cats or 100 dogs as pets that you could look after them well? Would you want that many pets? Why?

I hope you found these useful for your own writing, or that of your class!

We have thousands more writing prompts, including some about the zoo , and all sorts of other teaching tools and writing resources, all for free, so take a look around. Don’t forget to bookmark, pin and share with your friends 🙂 It helps more than you think!

If you have suggestions on what we should make for you next, please let us know.

Yours, Matt & Hayley

10 Writing Prompts—Written by Cats and a Dog

by Pamela Fernuik | 34 comments

Your writing brain has turned into a lump of frozen hamburger meat. The only way to thaw out your creativity is to write, and if you don't know what to write, here is a list of writing prompts . A gentle nudge towards getting words on the page.

10 Writing Prompts—Written by Cats and a Dog

Writing prompts are always helpful.

My cats thought writing prompts about cats would be a good idea. The cats, Charlie, Nepeta, JR and Harper helped me write Ten Cat Writing Prompts.

Ten Cat Writing Prompts

Harper the kitten helps with the illustration.

1. The cat scratched at the door. 2. There was no money to buy cat food. 3. The cat walked out the door when the wind blew the door open. 4. The cat thought she was a dog. 5. The cat met the Queen of England. 6. The dog admitted cats are better than dogs. 7. A dirty litter box. 8. The cat saved the baby's life. 9.The cat was an author and taught kittens how to read. 10. The cat jumped onto a speeding car.

My dog Martha just noticed the list of Cat Writing Prompts and wanted a list for dogs as well. Martha, the dog, helped me write these prompts.

Ten Dog Writing Prompts

Martha wants to be a private detective.

1. The dog walked around the world. 2. The dog saved the baby from the speeding car. 3. The dog was served steak every day on a silk pillow. 4. The cat admitted dogs are better than cats. 5. The dog had a pedicure once a week at the beauty parlor. 6. The dog learned how to drive a car. 7. The dog spoke Japanese and worked for a Japanese bank. 8. The dog was a secret agent. 9. The dog was The Queen of England for a day. 10. The dog helped Santa deliver toys on Christmas Eve.

Martha wanted me to add one more prompt. The dog was allowed to sleep on the bed. But I told her not to get any ideas. She still has to sleep on the floor beside the bed.

What do you do when your brain is like a lump of frozen hamburger meat? What do you do when you don't have any story ideas? Do you get ideas from your cat or dog? Let us know in the comments section .

Please choose one of the writing prompts and write for fifteen minutes . Once I clean my seven litter boxes I will be read the story you wrote to my four cats, Charlie, Nepeta, JR, and Harper the kitten, but we call her Baby, and the two dogs Annie and Martha.

When you are finished, please post your practice in the comments section . I look forward to reading your stories.

xo Pamela, Charlie, Nepeta, JR, Harper, Annie and Martha

Pamela Fernuik

Pamela writes stories about art and creativity to help you become the artist you were meant to be. She would love to meet you at www.ipaintiwrite.com .

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No comments? What about the aliens that captured all the cats and dogs? Now all we have is our pet monkeys, gerbils, mice, snakes, spiders, birds and fish. I like a pet monkey, he could probably do more than my dog could do anyways.

Thankfully the aliens did not capture my cats and dogs. Did they get your dog a Guy Who Types? Perhaps a pet monkey could help you with Writers Block? I wish the aliens had taken the spiders and snakes. Perhaps they will come back and we can give them to the aliens. xo Pamela

St. Patrick really was a Saint Bernard, and he filled the Anglia up with all the snakes there were, He got carefully in the front seat, started the engine, engaged the gear, slipped the clutch out and drove all the snakes clear out of Ireland.

Hello Bob Ranck, Did he take the snakes to The United States? I don’t like snakes, but I like cats. xo Love Martha

Hello A Guy Who Types, Would you please tell me what the aliens look like? I won’t let them in the house. Thank you for the warning. All my best, xo Love Martha

Awww…this is too cute…awww…I have never used writing prompts, but these might change my mind 😀 #Writing

Hello Krithaka, If you use one of Martha’s prompts, she is going to reply to you. Have you ever had your stories read by a dog? xo Pamela

All of the above posts are fantastic and amusing, created by the clever prompts of cats and Martha.

My dear Krithika, I have never been called cute. I assume you were referring to me? I hope you had a nice day. xo Love Martha

cat prompt #10, and dog prompt # 8… Next story. Ninja cat steals Air Dog One and flies it to Kitty Central. Secret agent Dog has to find, and capture Ninja cat plus, bring home Air Dog One. If secret agent Dog fails, Cats would take over and run the country instead of dogs. Cats would live in fancy houses and dogs would be forced into those tiny doghouses outside in the cold.

Hello my dear Susan Barker, As a secret agent dog, I can assure you I will not fail on my mission. However, it is your story, and you get to decide the ending. If the cats do take over the country, will you please put in a good word with the Cat leader, and allow dogs to live inside. Your choice of prompts is very exciting and dramatic. All my best. xo Love Martha

Martha’s #6 prompt;

I often took my Dog Matilda, whom we call Mattie, with me in the car.

She loved to jump into the back seat of my little 2 door sedan and as large as she is, she’d find a way of getting comfortable back there. Besides, she didn’t like to stay home alone. She never really told me that but the look in her eyes as I rubbed her head and chin on my way out the door conveyed the message.

On this particular day, I thought I would bring her with me as I was going to run some errands that didn’t require me to leave her in the car for an extended time. I opened the driver’s door and before I could pop the seat forward to allow her space to get in, she jumped onto the drivers’s seat and wouldn’t budge.

“Mattie.” I laughed at the sight of her sitting on her rear end with one paw resting on the bottom of the steering wheel, “get out”.

She turned her face to me and then quickly turned back staring out the front window.

“Are you nuts?” I spoke louder than intended but still thinking that this behavior was unusual as well as quite funny.

I pulled on her collar trying to encourage her to get out of my seat. I pushed on her butt trying to lift her between the front seats into the back. Matilda is a 75 pound Labrador and Hound Dog. She is about 5 or 6 years old. My husband and I got her from a woman who rescues dogs of all breeds. The minute we saw her, three years ago, we fell in love. Other than her barking at the mailman or any other man or woman who tries to deliver a package to our door, she is a gentle, well behaved, loving pooch.

After several attempts to either get her to move to the back or get out, I finally decided to call her bluff, and shut the door.

“Bye”, I called to her through the closed window.

Hello dgk, Thank you for choosing one of my prompts. I am so curious to know if Matilda drove away after you said, “Bye.” I loved how she turned her face to you when you told her to get out, and then she looked out the front window again. A fun story. xo Love Martha

Martha’s Number One prompt, which is rather appropriate:

Sugar opened one brown eye and rolled it toward the alarm clock. It was way past time to get up. If Mom didn’t wake up soon, drastic measures would have to be taken, including licking her face and toes. Today was the day they were going to set off together on a ‘walkabout’, a word Mom was using to describe them going outside and smelling things on all seven continents.

Sugar wasn’t too sure about this adventure, although normally she was up for anything. Around the world seemed like a long way to go just to pee on a few things. And it would be hot. And then cold. And then hot again. What if they couldn’t find something to eat? What if the new places they visited didn’t have can openers? What if the people they saw outside were suspicious looking, but there were too many of them to investigate properly? It’s hard to check the perimeters when there are no perimeters. Sugar took the job of perimeter checking very seriously, even though she hadn’t received a paycheck in like, forever.

In seconds, she was ready to set out. She was tricked out in little saddlebags, filled with chewies, Mr. Squeak, Liver Snaps, and a few cans of dog food. The leash could just stay at home, as far as she was concerned. Mom was taking a lot longer to get ready. Humans had so much more to pack.

Soon enough they were ready to go. Sugar sure hoped Mom could keep up with her. After all, Sugar had four-paw drive, and could bound up hills without even trying. Mom swung her backpack up over her shoulders, and remarked how heavy it was. And what was that clanking sound?

As they set out, Sugar looked longingly back at the ten cans of dog food and the can opener sitting forlornly on the front steps. She sure hoped they’d still be there when they got back.

Oh my Gigi J Wolf, Your Sugar sounds so brave and adventurous. Even though she was a bit hesitant at first, in a matter of seconds she was ready to go.

Humans have such a hard life. Deciding what shoes to wear, and they have to have clean clothes every day. Did you tell Sugar what the clanking sound was in your backpack? Telling the story from the dog’s perspective was very refreshing. I wish you all my best on your adventure. This is a true story, right? xo Love Martha

Dear Martha, As soon as Mom and I get to a place here in the Himalayas that has WiFi, I will Skype you. Mom sometimes lets me use the computer if I promise not to drool on it. She’s given up on the clean clothes thing; it’s not easy finding washing machines in some of these crazy places we’ve been. I miss my own sofa! Yours in adventure, Sugar

Sugar, Sugar, Sugar, I am so excited for you. I would love to Skype with you. And, clean clothes are overrated, it takes at least two weeks before clothes start to smell. If you are ever in Pennsylvania, I will share my rug with you. I don’t go on the sofa. What a fun adventure. p.s. What was the clanking sound in the backpack? xo Love Martha

This story made the dog seem very human, with the same things humans generally want. Which was interesting to me. I loved the last paragraph, it is super funny. I sit forlornly when there is a treat out of my step too.

The dog learned to drive the pickup? Never. The dog knows the best place to be is right in the middle of the pickup truck. Behind the wheel, you have to work, to stay alert, to drive, to yell at the dog when the dog sees a cat and barks. So no, behind the wheel is not the best place to be.

On the passengers side? Not really. Oh yeah it’s nice to stick your head out the window, until you get a bee in the face, and that ain’t fun at all. Besides, the guy sitting on the passengers side is expected to get out at each gate, open it, close it, and then get back in the truck. He also has to shout at the dog when the dog sees that blasted cat again, and barks. Again, all of that is work.

Nope, the best place to be is between the passenger and the driver, looking out the window for that stupid cat.

Hello Gary G Little, Your dog is very smart. A smart dog doesn’t want to open and close the gate. Or drive. Perhaps one day I can ride with the dog too. xo Love Martha

What a wonderful, light-hearted idea! I love it!

Believe it or not, some of those prompts fit perfectly with a series idea that’s been percolating since sometime around 2008 or 2009.

Can you say a dog and cat detective team. Perhaps I should consult with the contributors to this post for technical advice!

Thanks for cheering me up and reminding me of these two lurking characters.

Hello Carrie Lynn Lewis, I am delighted you liked our prompt ideas. Pamela was beside herself trying to think of what to write. So the cats and I helped her.

Your story ideas sounds so fun. Cats and dogs really can be friends. If you need any technical advice my email address is [email protected] .

I am glad our post cheered you up. And hello to your cat and dog detective team.

xo Love Martha

Thank you very much! I appreciate the offer. I may have to resurrect Thomas (cat) and Inky (black lab) and the case of the missing race horse. You’ve given me hope!

A cat and dog detective team sound like fun!

The Dog Was A Secret Agent

Yes, that’s right, a secret agent. We didn’t know this at the start of our relationship, but in those days, we – both the dog and I – took each other pretty much at face value. Yeah, I know, it’s not the way things are ordinarily done around here, but that’s the way we did it.

I was taking down the Christmas decorations from above the fireplace when Big Jimmie came barging into my place. Straight through the kitchen and round the corner, right into the parlor he stomped, with this dog under his arm like he was just bringing in the evening paper. Things didn’t look quite right from the start, because Big Jimmie had the dog wrong-end-around, the head and forepaws dangling from under his arm and the dog’s rump and hindlegs above his wrist. “Bugs!” he shouted. ‘Think quick!” and with that he tossed the dog directly at my head.

Bib Jimmie and I have known and tormented each other for thirty years, and this was nothing new. He did this once to me with a live, five pound river carp when we were teenagers fishing in the drainage canal. That time, I didn’t even try to catch it; I flailed, faltered, and fell backwards into the stinking water. I plotted revenge deliciously for a week, until something else happened.

The next time he did it, we were running from someone – cops, bailbondsman, irate women, I can’t remember now – but we were in the woods, it was late fall and cold as hell. I was bitching about the cold and he snatched up a blazing pine knot out of our small campfire and tossed THAT straight at my face, again muttering, “Think quick!” As improbable as it seemed, I caught the damned thing, but tripped and fell backward – again – over a tree root this time, and rolled with my face in the fiery pine knot. That’s how my left eyebrow got that funny, burned-off-at-the-end scar. Anyway, again I plotted revenge, but at night in the woods in the late fall in the upper part of this state, it generally gets too cold too quick to even think revenge, much less extract it.

But back to this dog. I caught the critter, deftly this time. In thirty years, Big Jimmie gave me a lot of practice. But I got my heel caught in the tinsel and fell on my kiester again, and wound up with the dog sitting on belly, and licking my face – probably trying to clean off the last smear of Goofy Ruby’s apple-tart that I was eating when Jimmie tossed the mutt.

See, that was the first clue that this was no ordinary dog – he wasn’t at all flapped by the toss, the catch, or the landing. He KNEW how to land. Cats got that by instinct, dogs gotta work at it and though a lot of ‘em do pretty good at it, this woofer did it like it was an ordinary thing. It was a result of training that I didn’t fully recognize or appreciate at first.

“Scuze me, pooch,” I said, directly in his face, as I tried to sit up and get disentangled from the tinsel and lights. It just then that I noticed he had on a black bow-tie. What the hell? On a dog, fer cryin’out loud.

“Get it straight, Bugs. His name’s Bond”, Big Jimmie said, looking down and laughing at me on the floor. “At least that’s what he wants to be called. He answers to that.”

Raising myself now on one elbow as the dog deftly stepped from my stomach to the floor, I asked the dog, “Bond, huh?”

The dog responded by nodding his head gently and offering his right forepaw. I took it and shook it, kind of gentleman-to-gentleman, and damned if the little fellow didn’t reply with an affirmative “Woof.”

Well, that settled it, Bond he was. I said, “OK, guy, I’m Bugs. I run this joint here and Goofy Ruby over there does the food thing,” pointing to my wife.

Bond turned in an instant, padded on over to where Ruby was laughing, still holding the other end of the lights and tinsel, and honest, this dog did a little bow, pulling that right forepaw under and ducking his front end and lowering his head way down, his nose almost touching the floor in front of her.

Oh my, Mr. Bob Ranck. You have totally brought Bond to life. And, Big Jimmie and Bugs have so much character all ready. I want to know more. May I meet Bond? Or is he only fictionalized? My, my, my. You made him so real. The only word I was not sure about was “keister.” Is that a form of sausage? Mr. Ranck. Do you always have so much fun writing? I hope to buy your book next year about Bond. It should take about a year, right? xo Love Martha

Thanks, Sandra. Glad you found it fun reading. It was the greatest of FUN writing it , too.

Martha, you are so kind. Bond does exist, at least in part, and in my own household, currently holding office as “Senior Dog”. Big Jimmie really did enter with him that way, upside down and toss him to me January 5, 2006. That exercise has set me on the path to a longer story about Bugs, Big Jimmie and Bond, in their endeavors to succeed in their own jobs, to find security in life, to always remain in the good graces of Goofy Ruby, and, in their own way, to fight crime.

Thank you for your gracious comments.

Martha, sorry I missed this. “KEISTER” is/was a word in fashion over half a century ago meaning duff,, bum, hind-end, back-side, rear, prat, tush. the sitting-down-parts. Probably derived from some german/jewish-New York slang, Don’t know the origin, but it was a common word when Bugs and Big Jimmie were growing up in the Philly area.

This was really fun reading.

2 minute writing sentences.

1. The cat scratched at the door. He left deep marks into the door. His hiss was contorted as the wind howled through leaves behind him. I would not let the cat in here though.

2. There was no money to buy cat food. Fred was angry I guess you could say. But it was more of a displeased look set with the expression of not caring about anything that always seemed to be there.

I patted him on the head when he slowly made his way to the food dish that morning, sorry not today, I have to keep the checking account balanced you see. Yowl… he said lazily and then let out a big yawn and then slowly made his way back to bed.

3. The cat walked out the door when the wind blew the door open. Blue and orange mottled streaks went through its fur. Its eyes like dark orange marbles shined in the midnight light. A strange wind seemed to only grow.

Oh my Sandra D, Your short sentences are full of drama, emotion, and suspense. “His hiss was contorted” “Slowly made his way, “blue and orange mottled streaks went through his fur. “as strange wind seemed to only grow.” A repeat on wind in the last sentence from the second sentence. I would really like to know more about this cat. And this person who wouldn’t buy food for the cat. Should I call the authorities, or is this a fiction story. I am concerned about the cat. Your writing really made me care. All my best, xo Love Martha

no I actually have no pets at all. Just an occasional meandering beetle makes its way across my back steps, and then I just hope that it will be able to forage independently. If I had a caring cuddly creature in my house, i probably wouldn’t have been able to write that sentence. So never fear! heh. But yes I wonder why he won’t buy food for his cat, and why his cat doesn’t care! I do wonder, but I don’t know either. Thanks for caring, these mythical pets do appreciate it.. Sandra

Hello Pam, Your cats’ and dog’s writing prompts are inspiring. I will decide on which title to develope into a story. There are ten to choose from and all of them provoke me. Meanwhile, here’s a poem for you. I hope you like it.

I said to my Minnie “Come over here, “Don’t worry, Minnie You need have no fear, You are the best kitty That I ever saw. Come, Minnie, Minnie, Give me your paw.” To get her to come I gave her some milk. I stroked her black coat It was smooth as soft silk When she had her fill She rolled on the floor, Without looking back She made straight for the door.

A big hug for you, the cats and Martha.

Oh, my dearest Lillian, This is the sweetest poem. Is this a true story? Do you really have the best kitty called Minnie? If you do, will you please post a picture here of Minnie? We have two black cats who live here. And a big hug for you from all of us, Me, Martha, Annie, the other dog, and the four cats, Charlie, Nepeta, JR, and Harper. Oh and Pamela sends you a hug too. xo Love Martha

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Woof! Take these 10 character writing prompts about pets for a little walk. They can be both lovable and the objects of our ire. Pets can be found nuzzling our laps or eating our favorite luxury items. They can be typical and domesticated like a dog or a cat or they can be exotic like fish or snakes from other continents. Books like Marley and Me have shown that a story centered around a pet can be both hilarious and heartwarming at the same time. If you put the effort into creating memorable pets, you are sure to find readers that relate to these occasionally frustrating animals. Free Character Writing Prompts #23: Pets

1. He was the smartest dog in the world, until you brought other people into the equation. He was willing and able to do every trick in the book, even the advanced ones, behind closed doors. When his owners friends and neighbors came over, he would panic. He'd do the wrong tricks for the wrong commands and he'd get so excited to show off what he knew that he would frequently knock into tables and chairs, causing occasional damage. Oh well, at least he's well-behaved. Why do people get him so riled up and what would he have to do to get over his fear?

2. This Casanova of a feline was happy that his owners never got him spayed. Extremely happy. He would prowl around the neighborhood at all hours, looking for both love and trouble. Little did his free-spirited owners know that he'd been the father of several litters. He also occasionally came home with scratches from getting into fights with alley cats. How does this tough fur-ball assert his dominance around the house and what would happen if his owners has second thoughts about his sexual proclivity?

3. There was nothing she loved to do more than fly around the house, but she knew her best chance for food was back in the cage; what a conundrum! This colorful creature could frequently be seen staring out the window, sometimes catching the glance of a fellow feathered friend. She would chirp loudly at her outdoor compatriot, but she had no idea it was soundproof glass. She was happy to be pampered with all the bird toys she could stand, but would sign a sad song from time to time for her true lack of freedom. What do you think she is trying to say to her outdoor friends and what would happen if she ever escaped?

4. She was a really pissed off turtle. Even though she'd been bred in captivity, deep down she knew there was a bigger world out there for her then this tiny rectangular box. Whenever she had the chance, she would bit at her owners as ferociously as she would attack the bugs in her food. She rarely came out of her shell when people were looking at her, much to the dismay of her owners. Her only joy in the world was when her owners would let her walk around on the carpet, so she could stretch her legs, and poop on the floor. If this angry turtle could be any other house pet, what would she be and why?

5. He was one of the longest, strongest, scariest creatures in the world, the boa constrictor. He could easily wrap himself around a human's neck and choke the life out of him. Except, he never had much animosity toward humans because they'd always treated and trained him well. Then again, he wasn't just any pet, he was a trained constrictor who would slither around the shoulders of talk show hosts and celebrities. Though they had no reason to fear him anyway, he seemed especially cuddly as his face seemed to be perpetually curved in the shape of a smile. When did he decide to be so friendly to humans and has he ever crossed the line during his training sessions?

6. When he was born, he knew that he was meant for greatness and he'd have to show it quickly or he'd be food for the bigger fish. He came up with a plan he based on a video he saw from inside the tank. He waited until humans were right in front of his family's tank before he went at top speed to the surface of the water and leapt into the air before diving back into the water. It took only two customers before he was purchased. He came up with more tricks once in his new home and even became an online viral sensation. How did this daredevil fish do such amazing stuff and how is he adjusting to his new home.

7. While she had a feeling that she wasn't going anywhere while she did it, it just plain felt good to run on that wheel. It was something about the wind going through her fur that exhilarated her. She knew that her owners would laugh at her when she started going full speed but there was nothing in the world that made her feel better. Afterwards, she would always down nearly half her water bottle and her owners would marvel at her thirst. She tired herself out so much from the run, she usually went right to sleep. What is it about her running that gives her such an emotional boost and what would she do if her roommate was on the wheel for too long?

8. She was well-behaved and loving almost to a fault. This canine assumed that any time was snuggle time no matter what you were doing. This was perfect when you were in a bad mood or you needed a little love, but when you were eating, sleeping and engaged in other activities, it was difficult to navigate with a fuzz ball in your lap. You tried to wean her off of such intense needs for affection but she was simply too loving. One time, she even stopped a major fight between you and your spouse and singlehandedly saved you from saying something stupid. Maybe all of you can learn that love is all you need. What are some other situations she has diffused with her desire to cuddle?

9. He was smelly, filthy and his owners loved him to pieces. The neighbors thought it was strange for someone to have a pet pig, but when they saw how cute he was and how happy he looked, all their reservations melted away. The pig waggled his butt and his tail as he walked and proudly strutted down the street every time he passed by a human or dog. He loved digging through the mud and getting absolutely coated before his owners washed him off and brought him inside. They were even able to teach him a trick or two, though he was more concerned with eating, slopping and strutting. How do you think this pig would fare on a regular farm and why?

10. She was an adventurous cat and at all times of day or night she vowed to explore every last nook and cranny of your house. Whenever you got up for a midnight snack, you would see her peering at you from strange places like the top of your fridge or on a door ledge over 10 feet off the ground. She avoids being picked up at all costs, though she will let you pet her if you actually catch her. Getting her to the vet is always a hassle, since she seems to have sixth sense about those sorts of things. You and your family love her, you just wish she was a little less sneaky. What is this incognito cat thinking as she slinks about the house? Did you enjoy these character writing prompts? Buy the full book of 1,000 Character Writing Prompts on Amazon! Done with Character Writing Prompts about Pets? Go back to Creative Writing Prompts.

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We love dogs! Canine writing prompts for your homeschool

by Daniella Dautrich | Jun 12, 2019 | Writing & Journal Prompts

If your kids have a dog, writing prompts about canine tricks, search and rescue teams, and a puppy business will fire up their creative writing!

From the deck of the Mayflower to the White House lawn , dogs have rightfully earned their titles as “man’s best friend.” Encourage your kids to try their hand at these fun writing prompts for dog lovers!

1. I Will Always Find You

Search and rescue (SAR) dogs work alongside their handlers to track missing humans. With their acute sense of smell, SAR dogs can work in most kinds of weather and environments, whether day or night. Write a story about a search and rescue German Shepherd who is called to action after a powerful earthquake hits Los Angeles.

2. Doggy Dress-up

You are a friendly chihuahua who just met the poodle who lives next door. The two of you quickly discover how much you have in common, including a history of embarrassing Halloween costumes. Describe the fairy costume your family made you wear this October, and explain how you really feel about playing dress-up.

3. That’s a Strange Dog, Charlie Brown

Poor Charlie Brown wants to train his dog to play fetch, but once again Snoopy won’t cooperate. Describe the steps Charlie Brown must take to convince Snoopy to play, and insert as many onomatopoeic (sound) words as possible.

4. In the Dog House

Who says a night in the dog house is cold and lonely? Imagine that you’ve come up with plans for a luxury dog house for your pet. Write a persuasive paragraph to convince your parents that Fido deserves this posh, two-story pad. (If you want to take the opposite side, write a letter to the editor about why people should stop spoiling their pets.)

5. Puppy Love

Raising puppies for profit is no small task when you consider the time and energy involved (not to mention possible damage to your home and yard). Prepare a list of six questions for someone who specializes in raising and selling Black Labrador Retrievers . You want to know if this could be a successful and fulfilling business for you.

Did you like these dog writing prompts? If so, you’ll also appreciate these fun writing prompts about animals.

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10 Writing Prompts About Dogs for Kids

Few weeks ago we shared our 10 writing prompts about cats . It’s only fair to share you our 10 writing prompts about dogs this week. Through the hard times and the good times, man’s best friend, Dogs have accompanied their owners through it all. To honour this beautiful bond between dog and man, National Dog Day is celebrated on the 26 th August. This is the day to appreciate the love and loyalty of these spectacular animals. Here at Imagine Forest, we appreciate these beautiful creatures the Imagine Forest way. That’s through creative writing! To help you write some “dog-terrific” stories we created some awesome writing prompts for kids. To celebrate man’s best friend on National Dog day, use these 10 writing prompts about dogs for kids.

10 Writing Prompts about Dogs for Kids:

Write a step by step guide on how to train a dog.
A hurricane destroyed a whole city. Write a story about a search and rescue dog.
Write from the perspective of a dog who hates dressing up in all the embarrassing costumes that their owner makes them.
Write a story about a secret agent dog who solves crimes.
You find out that your dog can speak. Write a conversation between you and your dog.
Your dog finds a strange glowing object in your backyard. What happens next?
What would it be like growing up as a puppy?
Write a story of true friendship between a dog and a squirrel.
Write a story about a dog who helps Santa deliver presents.
By day your dog lays around the house, by night he saves lives.

How will you celebrate National Dog day? Will you be writing a poem or story about dogs? Our writing prompts about dogs for kids are the perfect tool for writing “dog-terrific” stories. You can even share your dog stories in the comments below.

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Marty the wizard is the master of Imagine Forest. When he's not reading a ton of books or writing some of his own tales, he loves to be surrounded by the magical creatures that live in Imagine Forest. While living in his tree house he has devoted his time to helping children around the world with their writing skills and creativity.

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72 Dog Essay Topic Ideas & Examples

To find good research titles for your essay about dogs, you can look through science articles or trending pet blogs on the internet. Alternatively, you can check out this list of creative research topics about dogs compiled by our experts .

🐩 Dog Essays: Things to Consider

🏆 best dog titles for essays, 💡 most interesting dog topics to write about, ❓ questions about dog.

There are many different dog essays you can write, as mankind’s history with its best friends is rich and varied. Many people will name the creatures their favorite animals, citing their endearing and inspiring qualities such as loyalty, obedience, bravery, and others.

Others will discuss dog training and the variety of important roles the animals fulfill in our everyday life, working as shepherds, police members, guides to blind people, and more.

Some people will be more interested in dog breeding and the incredible variety of the animals show, ranging from decorative, small Yorkshire terriers to gigantic yet peaceful Newfoundland dogs. All of these topics are interesting and deserve covering, and you can incorporate all of them a general essay.

Dogs are excellent pet animals, as their popularity, rivaled only by cats, shows. Pack animals by nature, they are open to including members of other species into their groups and get along well with most people and animals.

They are loyal to the pack, and there are examples of dogs adopting orphaned kittens and saving other animals and children from harm.

This loyalty and readiness to face danger makes them favorite animals for many people, and the hundreds of millions of dogs worldwide show that humans appreciate their canine friends.

It also allows them to work many important jobs, guarding objects, saving people, and using their noses to sniff out various trails and substances.

However, dogs are descended from wolves, whose pack nature does not prevent them from attacking those outside the group. Some larger dogs are capable of killing an adult human alone, and most can at least inflict severe harm if they attack a child.

Dogs are trusted and loved because of their excellent trainability. They can be taught to be calm and avoid aggression or only attack once the order is given.

They can also learn a variety of other behaviors and tricks, such as not relieving themselves in the house and executing complex routines. This physical and mental capacity to perform a variety of tasks marks dogs as humanity’s best and most versatile helpers.

The variety of jobs dogs perform has led humans to try to develop distinct dog breeds for each occupation, which led to the emergence of numerous and different varieties of the same animal.

The observation of the evolution of a specific type of dog as time progressed and its purposes changed can be an interesting topic. You can also discuss dog competitions, which try to find the best dog based on various criteria and even have titles for the winners.

Comparisons between different varieties of the animal are also excellent dog argumentative essay topics. Overall, there are many interesting ideas that you can use to write a unique and excellent essay.

Regardless of what you ultimately choose to write about, you should adhere to the central points of essay writing. Make sure to describe sections of your paper with dog essay titles that identify what you will be talking about clearly.

Write an introduction that identifies the topic and provides a clear and concise thesis statement. Finish the paper with a dog essay conclusion that sums up your principal points. It will be easier and more interesting to read while also adhering to literature standards if you do this.

Below, we have provided a collection of great ideas that you can use when writing your essays, research papers, speeches, or dissertations. Take inspiration from our list of dog topics, and don’t forget to check out the samples written by other students!

An Adventure with My Pet Pit-Bull Dog “Tiger” One look at Tiger and I knew that we were not going to leave the hapless couple to the mercies of the scary man.
Dogs Playing Poker The use of dogs in the painting is humorous in that the writer showed them doing human things and it was used to attract the attention of the viewer to the picture.
“Dog’s Life” by Charlie Chaplin Film Analysis In this film, the producer has used the comic effect to elaborate on the message he intends to deliver to the audience. The function of a dog is to serve the master.
How to Conduct the Dog Training Properly At the same time, it is possible to work with the dog and train it to perform certain actions necessary for the owner. In the process of training, the trainer influences the behavior of the […]
The Benefits of a Protection Dog Regardless of the fact that protection dogs are animals that can hurt people, they are loving and supportive family members that provide their owners with a wide range of benefits.
Debates on Whether Dog is the Best Pet or not The relationships between dogs and man have been improving over the years and this has made dogs to be the most preferable pets in the world. Other pets have limited abilities and can not match […]
“Love That Dog” Verse Novel by Sharon Creech In this part of the play, it is clear that Jack is not ready to hide his feelings and is happy to share them with someone who, in his opinion, can understand him.
Dog Food: Pedigree Company’s Case The attractiveness of the dog food category is manifested through the intense competitive nature of the various stakeholders. The third and final phase of the segmentation is to label the category of dog food as […]
Compare and Contrast Your First Dog vs. Your Current Dog Although she was very friendly and even tried to take care of me when I was growing up, my mother was the real owner.
Why Does Your Dog Pretend to Like You? Children and the older generation can truly cherish and in the case of children can develop as individuals with the help of dogs.
Cesar Millan as a Famous Dog Behaviorist Millan earned the nickname “the dog boy” because of his natural ability to interact with dogs. Consequently, the dog behaviorist became a celebrity in different parts of the country.
Cats vs. Dogs: Are You a Cat or a Dog Person? Cats and dogs are two of the most common types of pets, and preferring one to another can arguably tell many things about a person.
The Tail Wagging the Dog: Emotions and Their Expression in Animals The fact that the experiment was conducted in real life, with a control group of dogs, a life-size dog model, a simultaneous observation of the dogs’ reaction and the immediate transcription of the results, is […]
Moral Dilemma: Barking Dog and Neighborhood Since exuberant barking of Stella in the neighborhood disturbs many people, debarking is the appropriate measure according to the utilitarian perspective.
A Summary of “What The Dog Saw” Gladwell explores the encounters of Cesar Millan, the dog whisperer who non-verbally communicated with the dogs and mastered his expertise to tame the dogs.
Border Collie Dog Breed Information So long as the movement of the Border Collies and the sheep is calm and steady, they can look for the stock as they graze in the field.
Dog Training Techniques Step by Step The first step that will be taken in order to establish the performance of this trick is showing the newspaper to the dog, introducing the desired object and the term “take”.
The Great Pyrenees Dog Breed as a Pet In the folklore of the French Pyrenees, there is a touching legend about the origin of the breed. The dog will not obey a person of weak character and nervous.
Dog Food by Subscription: Service Design Project For the convenience and safety of customers and their dogs, customer support in the form of a call center and online chat is available.
“Everyday” in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Haddon The novel presents Christopher who passes through many changes in his life, where he adapts to it and acclimatizes the complications that come with it.
A Dog’s Life by Charles Chaplin The theme of friendship and love that is clear in the relationship between Tramp and Scraps. The main being that Chaplin makes it very comical thus; it is appealing to the audience, and captures the […]
Caring for a Dog With Arthritis For Monty, the dog under study, the size, and disposition of the dog, the stage of the disease as also its specific symptoms and behaviour need to be observed and then a suitable choice of […]
Animal Cruelty: Inside the Dog Fighting In most cases the owner of the losing dog abandons the injured dog to die slowly from the injuries it obtained during the fight. The injuries inflicted to and obtained by the dogs participating in […]
“Traditional” Practice Exception in Dog Act One of those who wanted the word to remain in the clause was the president of the Beaufort Delta Dog Mushers and also an Inuvik welder.Mr.
Small Dog Boarding Business: Strategic Plan Based on the first dimension of the competing values framework, the dog boarding business already has the advantage of a flexible business model, it is possible to adjust the size of the business or eliminate […]
Small Dog Boarding Business: Balanced Scorecard Bragonier posits that SWOT analysis is essential in the running of the business because it helps the management to analyze the business at a glance.
Non-Profit Dog Organization’s Mission Statement In terms of the value we are bringing, our team regards abandoned animals who just want to be loved by people, patients with special needs, volunteers working at pet shelters, and the American society in […]
Dog’ Education in “The Culture Clash” by Jean Donaldson The second chapter comes under the title, Hard-Wiring: What the Dog comes with which tackles the characteristic innate behaviors that dogs possess naturally; that is, predation and socialization. This chapter sheds light on the behaviors […]
Breed Specific Legislation: Dog Attacks As a result, the individuals that own several canines of the “banned” breeds are to pay a lot of money to keep their dogs.
“Marley: A Dog Like No Other” by John Grogan John Grogan’s international bestseller “Marley: A Dog Like No Other” is suited for children of all ages, and it tells the story of a young puppy, Marley, who quickly develops a big personality, boundless energy, […]
Implementing Security Policy at Dog Parks To ensure that people take responsibility for their dogs while in the parks, the owners of the parks should ensure that they notify people who bring their dogs to the park of the various dangers […]
Operant Conditioning in Dog Training In regards to negative enforcements, the puppy should be fitted with a collar and upon the command “sit”, the collar should be pulled up a bit to force the dog to sit down.
First in Show Pet Foods, Inc and Dog Food Market Due to the number of competitors, it is clear that First in Show Pet Food, Inc.understands it has a low market share.
Animal Assisted Therapy: Therapy Dogs First, the therapist must set the goals that are allied to the utilization of the therapy dog and this should be done for each client.
The Feasibility Analysis for the Ropeless Dog Lead This is because it will have the ability to restrict the distance between the dog and the master control radio. The exploration of different sales models and prices for other devices indicates that the Rope-less […]
Classical Conditioning: Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks According to Basford and Stein’s interpretation, classical conditioning is developed in a person or an animal when a neutral stimulus “is paired or occurs contingently with the unconditioned stimulus on a number of occasions”, which […]
The Movements and Reactions of Dogs in Crates and Outside Yards This study discusses the types of movements and reactions exhibited by dogs in the two confinement areas, the crate and the outside yard.
Evolution of Dogs from the Gray Wolf However, the combined results of vocalisation, morphological behavior and molecular biology of the domesticated dog now show that the wolf is the principle ancestor of the dog.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time Haddon therefore manages to carry the reader into the world of the novel and holds the reader to the end of the novel.
Attacking Dog Breeds: Truth or Exaggeration?
Are Bad Dog Laws Unjustified?
Are Dog Mouths Cleaner Than Humans?
Can Age Affect How Fast a Dog Runs?
Can Chew Treats Kill Your Dog?
Can You Control Who the Alpha Dog Is When You Own Two Dogs?
Does Drug Dog Sniff Outside Home Violate Privacy?
Does the Pit Bull Deserve Its Reputation as a Vicious Dog?
Does Your Dog Love You and What Does That Mean?
Does Your Dog Need a Bed?
How Can People Alleviate Dog Cruelty Problems?
How Cooking With Dog Is a Culinary Show?
How Can Be Inspiring Dog Tales?
How Owning and Petting a Dog Can Improve Your Health?
How the I-Dog Works: It’s All About Traveling Signals?
What Can Andy Griffith Teach You About Dog Training?
What Makes the Dog – Human Bond So Powerful?
What the Dog Saw and the Rise of the Global Market?
What Should You Know About Dog Adoption?
When Dog Training Matters?
When Drug Dog Sniff the Narcotic Outside Home?
At What Age Is Dog Training Most Effective?
Why Are People Choosing to Get Involved in Dog Fighting?
Why Are Reported Cases of Dog-Fighting Rising in the United States?
Why Dog Attacks Occur and Who Are the Main Culprits?
Why Does Dog Make Better Pets Than Cats?
Why Every Kid Needs a Dog?
Why Should People Adopt Rather Than Buy a Dog?
Why Could the Dog Have Bitten the Person?
Will Dog Survive the Summer Sun?
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100 Fall-Themed Journaling Ideas and Creative Writing Prompts

From the beautiful colors of changing leaves to the cozy scents of pumpkin spice and damp earth, fall brings an essence of nostalgia and renewal. To truly capture the season’s sense, here’s a list of thought-provoking prompts to get your mind wandering and your soul diving into autumn’s unique experiences and emotions.

What do you love most about the fall season?
How does the changing weather make you feel?
What are your favorite fall memories from childhood?
Describe your perfect fall day.
How do you celebrate the autumn equinox?
What lessons can you learn from the changing leaves?
What is your favorite fall scent, and why?
How does the crispness of fall air affect your mood?
What is your favorite autumn tradition?
What fall activities make you feel connected to nature?
Describe the beauty of fall through all five senses.
What do the shorter days of fall teach you about time?
What are your favorite fall foods or recipes?
What does the fall season symbolize to you?
How do you prepare for winter during fall?
What are your favorite fall rituals or routines?
Write about a time you felt renewed during the fall.
How do you stay cozy during chilly fall nights?
What is your favorite fall outfit, and why?
How do you feel about the transition from summer to fall?

What changes in your life mirror the changes in nature?
What books or movies do you enjoy most in the fall?
How do you reflect on the year as fall approaches?
What role does gratitude play in your fall season?
What fall holidays do you look forward to the most?
How do you stay grounded during the busy fall season?
What creative projects do you want to start this fall?
How do you welcome more balance in your life during fall?
What are your favorite fall decorations?
What life goals do you want to focus on before the year ends?
How do you nurture your mental health during the fall months?
What scents or candles do you burn to create a fall atmosphere?
What lessons have you learned during past fall seasons?
How does your energy shift with the season?
How do you practice mindfulness during fall?
What memories do fallen leaves bring up for you?
How do you connect with loved ones in the fall?
Write about a fall adventure you want to go on.
What are the best parts of fall mornings for you?
How do you celebrate Halloween or Samhain?

What personal growth do you hope to achieve by the end of fall?
How does fall affect your spiritual practices?
What fall sounds bring you comfort?
How do you stay motivated during the darker, colder months?
What is your favorite warm drink for fall?
How do you balance work and play during the fall?
How do you embrace the theme of transformation in the fall?
What challenges have you overcome during past fall seasons?
What outdoor activities do you enjoy most in the fall?
How do you bring more creativity into your life during fall?
What do you want to harvest in your life this fall?
How do you practice self-care as the seasons change?
What fall traditions from other cultures inspire you?
How do you honor your ancestors during fall?
What do you love about pumpkin patches or apple orchards?
What changes do you notice in your neighborhood during fall?
How do you decorate your space to reflect the fall season?
What are you most grateful for this fall?
How does fall inspire your creativity?
What does the harvest season mean to you personally?

How do you connect with the earth during fall?
What emotions do you feel more strongly during the fall?
How do you keep your energy levels up as the days grow shorter?
What traditions do you want to start for future fall seasons?
How do you find comfort in the darker evenings of fall?
How do you feel about letting go, as the trees let go of their leaves?
What do you appreciate about the stillness of fall nights?
How does the fall sky inspire your thoughts or dreams?
How do you nurture your relationships during fall?
What role does nostalgia play in your fall experiences?
What are your favorite fall colors, and what do they symbolize for you?
How does your home environment change with the season?
How do you celebrate Thanksgiving or express gratitude during fall?
What fall scents remind you of your childhood?
How do you practice reflection and introspection in the fall?
How do you welcome more balance in your personal life as the year winds down?
What comfort foods do you associate with the fall season?
What animals do you see more often in fall, and what do they teach you?
What do you want to release or let go of this fall?
How do you plan to rest and recharge during the fall?

What fall festivals or fairs do you enjoy attending?
How do you slow down and savor the fall season?
What are your favorite things to bake in the fall?
How does fall influence your journaling or writing habits?
What does the phrase “season of change” mean to you?
How do you keep a sense of wonder and magic alive during fall?
What are your favorite things to do on a rainy fall day?
How do you feel about daylight savings time and the earlier sunsets?
How do you protect your mental health during fall and winter?
How do you set goals for the remainder of the year in the fall?
How do you reconnect with yourself in the quiet moments of fall?
What do you hope to accomplish before the first frost?
What scents, sights, or sounds do you associate with fall traditions?
How does your inner world reflect the outer world during fall?
What past decisions or habits are you ready to transform this fall?
How do you bring warmth into your life as the days grow colder?
What fall activities bring you closer to nature?
How do you honor cycles of life and death during the fall?
How does fall help you prepare for new beginnings?
What are you most looking forward to as fall progresses?

Let these prompts guide you in reflecting on the season’s transitions and step into the newness a little easier.

By Kayla Peart

Kayla Peart is a storyteller and poet wandering through life and wondering about it. She shares her findings through stories and poetry on Moonflwr, her newsletter.

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