There are lots of stories written about dogs. My mother has a whole stack of them.
I told her if she tried writing stories FOR dogs, I would give her some tips. I started with just a few.
Happy stories
First, dogs only like happy stories.
Like this:
We got in the car and went to the dog park. Someone was handing out free biscuits.
Or this:
The new dog food was stinky, meaty, and raw. And there was more of it.
Smelly stories
Write stories dogs like to smell.
Like a story about camping. Add the bottom of hiking boots, rotting leaves, and maybe a lizard or two. You could also add something about a cat.
Stories with some action
Dogs like stories with some action. Like chasing tennis balls, running after cars, or pouncing on a mouse.
Nothing about insects, shopping, or missing relatives.
Happy endings
The ending has to be happy too.
Something like ‘They lived happily ever after’ is too vague for a dog. It would be better to write ‘The lost puppies found homes.’
Finally, never write The End. Dogs will think you’re talking about their tail.
