For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for January 17, 2024

Yep, praise is very important for training a puppy.

Please praise John.

Bite her, John (Eddy’s teeth aren’t big enough, yet)!!

Why don’t YOU do it if it’s you who want him to learn to go potty outside?? Jesus. Made John do it. He should’ve told her to take Edgar outside if it’s that important to her.

The “steam” lines in panel 3. Nice touch, those…

Not after he peed on my boots.

Wasn’t it the kids who wanted the puppy and promised to take care of him? Seems like Elizabeth should be the one walking him outside.

Well arguably today’s comic is far from in the running of being the “roll on the floor, laugh out loud, funniest” FBOFW punchline.

Elly has slowly turned into a pain in the neck harridan.

More importantly, did you pick up after him?

Puppy training and potty training – they’re both endurance missions!

For what???

Elle got roped into taking Edgar, knowing it would be her that takes care of him. Now, she is trying to get the other family members to pitch in and help.l Good luck ;)

While I think we are supposed to be impressed with the snow coverage on John while he was out, how much time is that really in a good Canadian snow? A minute or less? I am more impressed with the amount of steam Edgar produced. That’s a lot of steam for the Edgar stream.

Ah. The trials and tribulations of dog ownership, like trying to house-train a dog during winter. "These are the times that try men’s souls. " – Thomas Paine

No, but I froze my razbutniks off.

Smoke? What did the puppy eat, a bean burrito from Taco Bell?

In panel 3, is John demonstrating to Eddy what he is supposed to be doing outside?

Did SHE praise John?

Not MY dog…especially in the dead of winter.

Cartoon pushed your button ? You should drop some luggage.

We used to live in the country. Our dogs got walk trips at least twice a day.

9thCapricorn: A MAN pulls his own weight. THAT is what Jhon is doing.

Edgar is a very good doggie, aren’t you Edgar? A very good doggie, yes you are.

I have to praise you

I have to praise you

I have to praise you like I should

You take him out with Farley and he will learn by example.

Yes,Elly. I praised the puppy FOR NOT ALLOWING ME TO FREEZE TO DEATH!!^$$&($^%$(*^&#