Don't Trust Cats: Life Lessons from Chip the Dog

Okay, our friends. So remember, last month, I guess, I read a story about a dog who was teaching

us to not eat these very smart information to pass on. Um, he's back. And here he's teaching us

another important lesson. We have to read this book. It's so good. And so today we will be reading

don't trust cats. Life lessons from Chip the Dog. This story was written by Dev Petty and the

art is by Mike Bolt. And friends, if you don't have copy of this book, I will link it on my Amazon

affiliates page. You can run over there, grab a copy of it, and follow along. And let's give a

great big thank you to these two great authors and illustrators because they are fun. Are you ready?

All right, so today's story is read by Mummy. And... fill up. Fill up. You ready? You need to.

It says Chip here. I have been described as very smart and also a dog. You're probably thinking,

hey, Chip, I am also a dog. You seem incredibly intelligent. How can I be my best dog self?

Great question. And because I am a good boy, I will answer three words. Don't trust cats.

Let me go. She's arched. She's a cat. You think she's arched. She's a cat.

Maybe. This seems pretty sketchy. We can see in the picture that there is a cat in the house

with him. And we can also see that he's wearing one of those cones over his head, the corner of shame,

so that he doesn't chew on himself. I don't know what happened. Let's read.

Not the fluffy ones or the stripy ones or the very tiny ones with big eyes. No matter how adorable

they are. If it has a ball of yarn, walk away. Don't be sad. There are many things you can trust.

If you're looking for animal companionship, trust. This friendly looking fella. I have a really good

feeling about this. And in the picture, we can see what animal he has chosen to become friends with.

It's a porcupine. Um, should you jump on a porcupine? No. No. Bad choice. Porcupine or what?

Ariel. And then in the next page, we see him with some other animals. Those birds and squirrels,

you try so hard to catch. You can trust them. They're laughing with you. Not at you. However,

definitely avoid bees. Long story. And don't trust cats. Trust your persons. Even if they aren't

grateful when you give yourself a bath. Oh no, he's roaming in the mud. And they throw away the

wonderful gifts you bring them. Like a stick. Again. And again. Oh, they're playing fetch with you.

He doesn't understand. And even though they said you were going to the park that one time,

but it wasn't the park at all. It's in the picture we can see where they're taking him. It's the

veterinary clinic. That means he's probably getting a shot or something, huh? And sure he cheats

at cards, but you can trust grandpa. He's the one who looks in your eyes and says you're a good

dog and a pretty dog. And he keeps those special treats shipped like bones just for you.

Helpful hint. The small persons will show you their affection in confusing ways, but try to

be polite. Persons are way better than cats. Yep. Do you think? Well, in this picture, we can see

that the person, the small person is the little girl. And she has dressed him up in pink cat ears

with a pink tutu. She's taking him for a walk and he's smiling politely because I don't think he

wants to be in the cat ears or the tutu, which makes sense. But you know what? He's doing it because he

loves her. The park is full of trust. Tastic things. You can trust that your persons will be happy

when you do your business. They are so proud. They even connect it and put it in a protective

wrapper. Oh, she's picked up his poop hasn't she? Trust this fire hydrant. It has always been

there for you. It's true dogs. I really like to pee on fire hydrants, but I don't know why.

Trust your intuition about others. This guy here loves sharing. He says, but that dog does not

look like he loves sharing does he? No. Trust your nose. It will lead you to magical things you

can bring to your persons. And they will be so pleased. What's he doing in the picture we can see?

Yeah, he's got some underwear in his mouth and he's sticking into the lady and she's like,

you know, thank you. You know what isn't magical? Cats. Know how? Know me out. Trust that any bed

can be comfortable if it's the right bed. You just have to be motivated. He says and we can see

him flopped around just about anywhere, but he looks down and sees the cat who's giving him the

eye and he says, keep walking missions. Trust that the male slot will be presents for you every day.

Oh no, he's chewing up their male. Trust thin again. And in the picture we can see what

thin again is. What is thin again? He doesn't trust cats either. No, thin again does not look

thrilled that there is a cat looking at him. He's like, what's going on? Don't trust the vacuum.

What cactus is? Or those two criminals at the front door?

Bark. We can see him bark, bark, bark, bark, bark. And who is he barking at? Are they criminals?

What are they? Girls' cats. There's two girls' cats with bunches of cookies, but they're selling.

Do you know what I would do with those girls' cat cookies? What? Eat them.

But all these things are better than trusting cats, which you should never, ever do.

Unless they seem very, very sorry and they share their special treats with you.

Well, then maybe you can trust them just a little. Besides, you never know when a cat will do

something nice, like introducing you to some new friends. Oh, no friends. My friends.

In the picture, this cat has opened the door. For sweet chip the dog to run right outside. And

who is there outside in the backyard? A skunk digging through the trash. I am a smart dog.

He says, and now who is a smelly dog?

Yeah. And he could better not trust that cat again, don't you think? Terrible choice. Terrible.

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