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We ran after our adjacent shadows

I'll always be with you

Just how much light can you bring me

Like that which shines through the trees into my dark room

My soul was covered in sand, and you were a raincloud in the desert

That was when we first met

I forgot all about your mischievous smile

I just love you so much with every passing moment

Every path takes us back to our first encounter

I've always loved you, as childish as it sounds

I'll always be with you

Let's walk to the ends of the earth

But why?

Did I do something wrong?

Come back!

I just want to...

D-Don't...

W-Wait, calm down!

S-Stop!

It burns... Or not...

It's warm? Huh?

Yuck! You peed on me?!

What's wrong with you?!

N-No barking!

Shut up, you dumb dog!

-Yuko We're done, Miyu. Shut up, you dumb dog!

We're done, Miyu. -Yuko

Two months ago, on a typical, average morning, We're done, Miyu. -Yuko

We're done, Miyu. -Yuko

my girlfriend moved out and dumped me with a letter. We're done, Miyu. -Yuko

A few days ago, she suddenly showed up again.

Think of this dog as me, so you don't have to be lonely anymore.

Take care, Miyu.

...She said.

She also stopped responding to my calls and texts.

I didn't really want to keep him,

but I couldn't find anyone else to look after him.

And there's no way I could just abandon him.

So I thought I'd try to take care of him in the meantime...

Gotcha!

Samura-san!

Samura Miyu-san!

Come on, I know you're in there!

I-Is there a problem?

How many times do I have to tell you?

We may allow you to have pets,

but we can't have it causin' a disturbance!

I'm sorry...

It was goin' off all night while you were at work!

I'm really sorry!

H-He won't be noisy tonight! I'm off work, anyways.

He should behave if I take him on a good walk.

I just read that online.

Just so you know, if I get any more complaints, I'll have to ask you to move!

I understand...

What a pain in the neck.

My apologies!

Homeless with You

Whoa there!

Why are you standing like that? What are you, a monkey?

It took me an hour just to put on his collar and leash.

Then we finally get outside, and he acts up!

This isn't how I expected walking a dog to be!

It should be more like...

Stop.

Sit.

Good.

That's so cool...

See? That's how you should act on a walk!

What's your problem, you idiot?!

Sorry! A-Are you okay?

Don't do that! You'll hurt yourself...

What now, a kangaroo?

Ey, what are you doing?!

Hey, get outta the way! Ey, what are you doing?!

Hey, get outta the way!

When did traffic build up?!

Sorry! I'll move.

His collar!

Stop!

He's gonna get hit!

Come.

There.

Good boy.

He caught him...

It's like he's made of magic!

Thank you, sir!

You saved him!

What you just did was amazing!

Are you trying to kill him?

I'm sorry?

If you don't even know how to hold a leash, you shouldn't have a dog.

What happened to the other guy?!

Yikes!

Wait, am I holding it wrong?

I thought he could get into trouble if he had too much free reign...

Please teach me your ways!

Today's BenchBARK Lesson

How to hold a leash, and the basic fundamentals of walk training. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

I will demonstrate and explain how "heeling" works. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Today's BenchBARK Lesson

First, holding a leash. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Open your palm and put the loop around your thumb. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Then hold down on the leash. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

If the leash is too long, fold it up then hold down. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Don't tug on it, just hold it down softly. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Let the leash sag to prevent impact in case of a sudden pull. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

The human should always be in charge during a walk. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Essentially, you want to make sure your dog doesn't walk ahead of you. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Don't tie the leash around your hand or wrist. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Wow, really? Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Yes, really. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Don't just hold the loop alone, either. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Today's BenchBARK Lesson

You won't be able to control your dog either way. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

The dog could come loose, or the owner could get hurt. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Like what you just went through. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Tee-hee. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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Now for heeling. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Have your dog, say, to your left, and say "follow." Today's BenchBARK Lesson

That or "heel" will work. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

They're both easy words for dogs to make out. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

However, once you've picked a command, you have to stick with it. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Today's BenchBARK Lesson

You can also add actions like patting on your thigh to help your dog understand. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

I see! Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Next is the command to walk, "go." Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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If your dog tries to get ahead, you should stop to let it get back. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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Back. Follow. Okay. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

And repeat. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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Man, he's so cool! Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Simple, right? Give it a try. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

O-Okay! Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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Simple, you say? Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Uh, first, set him down to my left... Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Don't go wild, don't go wild... Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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I knew you'd do that! Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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Cut it out! Stay still! Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Follow, boy, follow! Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Would you listen to me?! Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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What about "follow" don'tcha understand?! Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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Come. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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Hold on... Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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Is he going to show me how? Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Is it magic time again?! Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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Wait, what? Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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Eh, you'll fit. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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Wait... Today's BenchBARK Lesson

What?! Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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Kneel. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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Whaaat...? Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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What the heck...? Today's BenchBARK Lesson

That's messed up... Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Now, hold on... Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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What are those men doing? Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Look away, now. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

This isn't appropriate! Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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Are you deaf? I said move. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Everyone thinks we're engaging in some weird kink! Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Ugh, fine! All I have to do is walk, right? Today's BenchBARK Lesson

My dignity's already out of the question! Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Why me...? Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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Who said you could lead? Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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What's the big idea?! I could've gotten killed! Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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It's the same thing you did to your dog. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Today's BenchBARK Lesson

What about "follow" don'tcha understand?! Today's BenchBARK Lesson

What's your problem, you idiot?! Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Today's BenchBARK Lesson

When you tug on the leash like that, it chokes on his neck. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

The pain only makes him struggle more. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Which just makes you tug harder. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

It's a vicious cycle. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Of course he won't listen to you. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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So... Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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What do I do, then? Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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Let's walk again. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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This is so embarrassing... Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Not to mention how casually he's doing it. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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Listen. Leashes aren't for choking dogs to get them to listen to you. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

They're for giving them restraint, Today's BenchBARK Lesson

keeping them out of danger, Today's BenchBARK Lesson

and to prevent them from bothering other people. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Today's BenchBARK Lesson

They're important for giving quick cues to our dogs. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Cues? Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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Like that. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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As long as the leash is loose, a slight tug like that will get the dog's attention. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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As it did yours. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Today's BenchBARK Lesson

A pull from behind will choke them, but not a slight one from the side. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Today's BenchBARK Lesson

He's right... Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Today's BenchBARK Lesson

You can send cues all the same with a normal collar, Today's BenchBARK Lesson

but with the one you're wearing—a half-choke collar— Today's BenchBARK Lesson

when you close it, the chains close in and make a sound to attract the dog's attention. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Sometimes they can close in too much, Today's BenchBARK Lesson

so you have to be careful with them. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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They're best for smaller breeds. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Do you want to try? I'll watch from the side. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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Can I? Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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Yay, let's go! Today's BenchBARK Lesson

It's time for practice! Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Wait. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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Running up to a dog like that will provoke it. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Especially with an aggressive dog like yours. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Dumbass. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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I had no idea... Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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Now, as for a more friendly dog... Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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He looked away... Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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It's a way of saying, "I don't want to fight with you." Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Wow, really? That's awesome! Today's BenchBARK Lesson

You're like Dr. Dog, PhD! Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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Looks like there's more you need to learn before dealing with that collar. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Now, I'll teach you how to approach an unacquainted dog without making it hating you. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Today's BenchBARK Lesson

First, avoid eye contact. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Approach it from a curve, and avoid facing it head-on. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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Then crouch down beside the dog Today's BenchBARK Lesson

and make a fist for it to smell you. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

sniff and make a fist for it to smell you. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

Today's BenchBARK Lesson sniff

This will tell the dog, "I mean you no harm. Please be my friend." Today's BenchBARK Lesson sniff

Today's BenchBARK Lesson This will tell the dog, "I mean you no harm. Please be my friend."

This is something you must take slowly and calmly, Today's BenchBARK Lesson

so don't get too enthusiastic. Today's BenchBARK Lesson

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Will that actually work...?

Will it...?

Avoid eye contact...

That look...

I've never seen him so—

I've never seen his face so clearly...

You're actually so cute!

Not even once...?

That's pathetic...

I didn't want to keep a dog.

My ex forced me to take him in three days ago.

It's not like I hate dogs...

I just thought, maybe this is fate, or something...

If I get any more complaints, I'll have to ask you to move!

Excuse me...

I know this is a bit forward considering we just met,

but could you please help me train him?

What is it?

You should cover today's fees first.

On-site training is ¥10,000 an hour.

1.5x the price for ad hoc training, so it's ¥15,000.

Huh...?

About two hours have passed since I stopped your dog,

so the total is ¥30,000.

I'm a professional dog trainer, mind you.

A professional...?

Of course! It all makes sense!

How else would he get a dog to obey him so easily?

But there's no way...

I can't just pull ¥30,000 out of nowhere!

U-Uh, hey!

Can you wait until I get my paycheck?

No.

For ad hoc training, I expect cash on the spot.

B-But ¥30,000 is an awful lot for me...

Alright, fine.

You can also work it off.

Huh?!

If you're broke, you can work for me until you pay off your debt.

Me, work as a dog trainer?

You do know how to hold a leash the pro way now.

To think, I didn't know how to walk him. Or anything, really.

I'll give you three days.

Call me if you have the money.

Dog Training Representative/Dog Trainer

"Niwa...Shinichiro?" Dog Training Representative/Dog Trainer

Dog Training Representative/Dog Trainer

Would you shut your dog up?!

I've made up my mind.

I'll work off my debt.

And in exchange...

please help me train this guy when you're free!

What about your job?

I quit.

Wasn't a difficult decision, was it?

I-I can't blame you for thinking that.

My ex begged me to quit my sales job

and work at the bar she has a job at.

But then we broke up, and she quit.

Honestly, there wasn't much of a reason for me to stick around there.

Plus, this guy's constantly barking at night when I'm out at work.

If the landlady gets any more complaints, we'll be kicked out...

I need to train him, or we're both out of a home!

Have it your way.

Really?

However...

The dog's not the one I have to train.

Huh?

People are quick to call a poorly-trained dog bad,

but the dogs aren't the ones at fault.

It's the humans who don't know how to handle them.

So I'll be training you to better control your dog.

That's how I do dog training.

Stop, don't pull me!

Hey!

No.

No.

There. Good boy.

How does he do it?

At their core, dogs are friendly to humans.

As long as you know how, you can communicate with them.

Isn't that right?

How you communicate...

Not head-on, from the side...

Avoid eye contact...

Warm up to it slowly and calmly...

Hi there! Err, what's his name?

Woolson.

Woolson...-kun.

I'm Samura Miyu.

We're going to be workmates.

Huh... he's staring at me.

It's like he's actually listening to me!

Do you want to be friends?

Did you see that?

We're connecting!

You made one mistake.

What? But he just licked me...

Woolson here's been working for me for eight years.

So it's not Woolson-kun.

It's Woolson-senpai to you, rookie.

Rookie?!

Here's to our future working together, Woolson-senpai!!

Why is he prostrating to a dog...?

What are you laughing at?!

I hadn't expected all of this,

but I've certainly begun to admire him.

And now I want to be able to connect with dogs just like him.

You told me to do that!!

And that's what brings me here! I, Samura Miyu, 23 years old,

was forced by my ex-girlfriend to take care of this guy,

when I suddenly met this amazing dog trainer and got a job under him!

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Is this the place?

Why are the shutters closed...?

They should be open, right?

This isn't a work holiday...

Hello?

It's pitch black in there.

Is there even a real business here?

I hope he doesn't mind me coming up...

Niwa

"Niwa..." That should be him... Niwa

Niwa

It opened!

Is this a storage room...?

Excuse me!

There he is!

Hey, Niwa-san?

Who are you?

Uhh, Samura? It's my first day here?

Did you already forget?!

Ahh, I remember now.

Anyways, it's too early for this.

Pipe down, will you, rookie?

Hold on, it's past opening time!

Don't want to miss any customers!

What customers?

I'm sorry?

We haven't had any business in two months.

What?!

But you told me I had to work here!

How am I supposed to pay off my debt?!

I quit my job for this!

I did say that, yeah.

But most people wouldn't come after what I put you through.

Kneel.

I wish I could erase all that!!

Hey, don't let go of his leash.

Sorry for the wait! Your dog has been trimmed!

Since it's early, I just evened out the ends of his hairs.

Woolson-senpai, look at you! You're so fluffy!

Who's a fluffy boy?

You smell so good, too!

Oh? Never seen you before.

Are you one of Shinichiro's friends?

That couldn't be.

I-I'm Samura Miyu!

I just started working here!

It's a pleasure to meet you!

That explains the "senpai" business.

So you hired someone, hmm?

Did you get any customers?

Of course not.

Don't fall back asleep!

For Woolson's trim.

If you can afford an employee, you can pay for this.

Put it on my tab.

Huh?! What about the three months' rent you still owe me?

He fled into dreamland!

Show me some drive.

Maybe when customers show.

Then go find some!

S-So strong...!

Um, miss!

Can you, uhh...

My name is Izumi Ritsuka.

I'm a landlady and a dog groomer!

I run a dog salon two doors down!

Giving a name on a spur

Or giving it love like fate

If I'm being honest

It's all the same either way

The things that you love

Are what make me happy

It's hilarious

Just how simple I am

Your heartbeat, stuck in my head

It really brings me back

To when we rushed home, laughing along the way

I hate being alone

It makes the night feel so slow

So come on, fall for me already

Sugarspot

You make my days evergreen

With brown spots just like yours

I can get through a scratch or a rough patch

Just like that, the day's over

And in the deepest depths of my heart

Somewhere I feel lonely

Or maybe I miss you

Or a mix of both?

I don't know

Today's BenchBARK Advice

A dog's behavior varies depending on its breed, personality, Today's BenchBARK Advice

and the environment it's kept in. Today's BenchBARK Advice

Just be aware, not every dog will act or treat you Today's BenchBARK Advice

the way the doggos from today's episode do! Today's BenchBARK Advice

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