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Dogs have a funny way of being adorable, confusing, and frustrating at the same time, but these cartoons by Rupert Fawcett will help you shake it all off your tail.

The London-based cartoonist has struck gold with his Off The Leash series, and for canine owners, these comics are just too close to reality. "The inspiration comes from growing up with dogs and the dogs of family members, friends and even strangers I may see out and about with their dogs." Rupert told Bored Panda. He takes apart supposed 'dog logic', and tries to rationalize the thoughts of dogs in different situations, with hilarious results. The scenes are heartwarming, too, because they remind us that our pups usually have the best of intentions, and most often just need a cuddle at the end of the day.

Rupert Fawcett rose to fame in the early 90's with his Fred cartoon series, and now has almost 1 million followers on Facebook. "The success of OTL is keeping me very busy and at the moment I am spending a lot of time working on scripts and storyboards for an animated OTL TV series which is currently in production." He told us about the future of his penned pups. Cat parents, never fear - Rupert released an On The Prowl book this year as well.

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My bigger dog could not care less... the little one always wants to sit on my lap. (sigh)

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was dog-sitting for an officer when I was stationed in Heidelberg and this exact thing happened. We took the dog into town but prior we tried to get her to do her business. She ended up going right in the middle of a street that had heavy pedestrian traffic. Stupid me hadn't brought any bags along (left them in the car) and had to stand there with the dog and a big steaming pile of poo while people walked by giving me all kinds of looks. Some scowled, some laughed at me. My friend took her sweet time getting back to me with a bag.

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dog farts in her sleep and as soon as she realizes that she's farted, she runs away from it

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was at the veterinarian office last week. The gal came out and called for "Cookie". THREE people stood up with their dogs.... it was HILARIOUS

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep, three Danes used to hold us hostage on our couches or beds, loved it so much. Miss them so much more :(

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sounds like my morning workout. Sit-up (hit snooze) Push up (the blanket over my head)

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes there isn't enough room in my full sized mattress for me and a 10lb dog.... I just don't understand how it happens

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Similar to the black, wet nose appearing between your legs when sitting on the dining table.

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good piece of advice. Always great your loved one with as much excitement as your pet ❤

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also, they hardly understand how they grow. It is hillarious when you return with a puppy after a month or so to a place where he fit underneath a bench, into a hole etc. The surprise, well the incomprehensibility, when it does not fit anymore is priceless.

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hang on - our dogs don't stop! They keep on yanking things out of the bags in their search for any treats! Which would be great if we could train them to put it all away in the fridge!

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My little black terrier won't go out if it rains. We live in England...

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My black dog in bed. He lies between me and my husband and shoves with all his sharp diggy little paws! Ow!

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol so true..i have a huge dog that "hides" under the bed when she's done something bad..her entire butt in hanging out from under the bed and i just laugh and say "you know i can SEE you."then i laugh and say "come out Roo, you're not froubles."(that's doggie speak for in trouble)

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so my dog. Every time He doesn't have my undivided attention he comes with his paw and wants to be scratched on his belly.

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dog has slobby issues....so wipes lots...so gross... I love him, so we have little face towels just for him and we give him a wipe...now he comes to us for wipies...

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dog will actually stand under the umbrella with me so he doesn't get wet.

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Both my dog and cat are terrified of our hoover but the cat especially. Once she was so scared she scratched me all down my chest when I was trying to carry her past it. Now I always make sure to put her in another room before I start.

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our first little Patterdale terrier chewed up my wage cheque from a new job and a wedding photo! Our Wire Fox Terrier takes the dishes and cutlery OUT of the dishwasher and puts them on the floor.

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cat ( rip jessiecat ) used to do # 4 and had that exact same look on her face. >> there ya go, cats and dogs re-incarnate to each other. :P

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have this policy: "The dog lives here, you don't, if you don't like the dog, feel free to leave!".

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So glad to find out that this isn't something unusual for dogs to do. I thought mine was "special". Lol. I call this move spinning.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my dog (still searching 4 u, pepper) used to do that and then come home and jump on the couch.

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The butt in the face - yep, my 4 month old Dane is learning that trick. He's 60 pounds already too, so that's a lot of dog butt... yay.

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That 'I'm such a good dog' face they get when they are chuffed with themselves (okay, maybe I'm just seeing that!).

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