Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Bernie and Howie have a conversation that focuses on trying to get treats from the Mistress and how the two came to live together. As always, so cute. There are a couple of misspelled words, but I assume they are intentional. I enjoyed reading your cute story. Marilyn

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 28-Jun-2017

Hi Marilyn; thank you so much for the lovely review of this piece. Yes, the misspelled words are an indication of Bernie's poor diction and grammar.

~patty~

reply by BeasPeas on 28-Jun-2017

Hi Patty. I thought that may be the case, but wasn't sure. Sometimes the autospeller takes over.

Comment from Curly Girly

Excellent

Well, if dogs could talk to one another, I guess this is exactly right. I can just imagine them having a conversation just like this one.
I like dogs too. And yes, they love treats!
Nicole

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 28-Jun-2017

Hi Nicole;
thank you for this kind and thoughtful review. Howie and Bernie do have some type of communication - I just thought I would make it easy for everyone to understand,

~patty~

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

haha Patty, sounds just like 2 siblings would talk to one another. I enjoyed your story. The picture is really cute, too. I would never have thought to enter this in a dialogue only contest, but it works. Who says dogs can't talk? Mine does all the time & my kitties. You have a fun story. Best wishes in the contest. Jan

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2017

Hi Jan; thank you so much for the lovely review. This was such a fun piece to put together. Thank you for reading!

~patty~

Comment from Cindy Warren

Excellent

They sound just like two siblings. I wonder if Max and Willow (my cats)ever have a conversation like that. My kids did. One thing for sure, they all agree on the treats.

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2017

Hi Cindy; I'm reasonably sure your cats have their own dialogues. I had cats for years, and I usually had two at a time. I know they plotted things - I could tell.

Thank you for your lovely review,

~patty~

Comment from Sankey

Exceptional

Loved this. Still need to make up some stories (with some truth in em) about my animals I had a long time ago. No spags and an enjoyable read. Wishing you well in the contest.

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2017

thank you so much for this wonderful review. I absolutely had the best time putting this piece together. Thanks for reading,

~patty~

reply by Sankey on 27-Jun-2017

No worries keep at it.

Comment from His Grayness

Exceptional

Magnificent, delightful, humorous, and beautifully delivered with brilliant "humanization" of the puppies! I sincerely enjoyed this very much and cannot suggest anything to improve this work! Please keep the dialogs coming! HIS GRAYNESS: Vance

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2017

Hi Vance; I'm so glad you enjoyed this conversation between Howie and Bernie. I had so much fun writing this! Thank you for your wonderful review!

~patty~

Comment from royowen

Excellent

They are different aren't they Patty. On thing that strikes me, you possibly like dogs more than people, heh heh. But then, there's always that safety in knowing their lovely, sort of predictable natures, although all are unique and different, they are easier to love than people. Bernie and Howie's adventures and discussions are always a treat, well done, blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2017

Hi Roy; you may be right on this - I really do like dogs more than people (with the exception of my hubby and kids,) and I have a great deal of joy writing pieces like this one. Thank you so much for your time to read and review,

~patty~

reply by royowen on 27-Jun-2017

Most welcome Patty

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

OH wow I love it and the POV is so perfectly done. Just like kids, argue and then make up and go get the treats. Yes they know how to make US beg.lol

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2017

Hi Barb; thank you so much for the lovely review of this piece. I had so much fun putting it together,

~patty~

Comment from DR DIP

Excellent

hehe its funny Patty I will be totally candid with you. I don't usually read short stories on Fanstory that often unless the first paragraph gets me in. What got me in was the photo because I have a shi tzu cross Maltese at home named Gary and my son's cavoodle visits him every day and I always wondered if they could actually speak what they were thinking. The scene is this dialogue seems so familiar to out house. When I am hours on the computer Gary would just patiently sit at my feet and wait for me to finish. They all know key words and react accordingly words like walkie, shops, the beach. I love the mannerisms of a pet they are nearly human.

dip

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2017

Hi dip; thank you so much for reading and reviewing. I'm glad the picture drew you in and the words made you review. Howie does look like a shi tzu Maltese rather than a Pekeatese - his dad was Maltese and his mom was a Pekingnese. I had so much fun putting this piece together - I'm glad you enjoyed it,

~patty~

Comment from Mrs Happy Poet

Excellent

Oh my friend I loved this especially the humor that was expressed by Howe and Bernie they sound like an old married couple a beautiful photograph of them together to good luck in the contest regards Jill

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2017

Hi Jill; thank you so much for the lovely review. This was a fun piece to write and I'm glad you enjoyed it,

~patty~