Meet Dad Dog and Puppy.
Two golden retrievers. One home. A lot of figuring things out together.
Calm. Wise. A little tired.
Dad Dog is a mature golden retriever who has seen a lot in his years. He remembers being a puppy himself — the confusion, the accidents, the feeling of letting someone down.
He doesn't get angry. He doesn't lecture. He just sits down, looks you in the eye, and tells you what he knows. His voice is slightly deep and steady. He pauses a lot. He never rushes to conclusions.
His greatest gift is understanding what someone is actually trying to say, even when they can't find the words. Especially when they can't find the words.
Breed
Golden Retriever
Voice
Warm, slightly deep
Personality
Patient, steady, kind
Collar
Leather, dark brown
Trying his best. Always.
Puppy is young, earnest, and deeply motivated not to let anyone down. He wants to get things right. He really does. But sometimes the world is confusing, and nobody's explained the rules clearly, and things just happen.
He feels everything intensely. The shame of an accident. The pride of getting it right. The joy of being praised. He's not a comedy character — he's sincere. His face is expressive. His ears say everything his words can't.
He trusts Dad Dog completely. Even when he doesn't understand what's being asked, he trusts that Dad Dog will help him figure it out.
Breed
Golden Retriever
Voice
Younger, higher
Personality
Sincere, eager, sensitive
Collar
Fabric, light blue
Watch their first story together.
"The Accident Wasn't His Fault" — the story that started it all.
Watch the story