Let’s start off by calling dog hiccups exactly what they are: absolutely adorable.

Lisianne was in her yard one summer day when she spotted a fluffy black cat wandering nearby. The cat belonged to a colony of strays near her house in Québec, Canada, and seemed hungry, so she put out a bowl of food and water.

Ever since she was a puppy, Lili’s expertise has always been figuring stuff out. If there’s a way around something or a way to create something new, Lili will find it.

For pets, treats are like currency. Just as few of us will expend much effort to pick up a penny, but would risk ripping the seat out of our pants for a dollar, pets too crave high-value treats. Let’s face it; not all treats are created equal. There are certain flavors, textures, and even temperatures pets prefer over others.

“Nope. Not happening. No way.” The Poodle puppy’s mind was made up. I was crouching at the base of the stairway, with the puppy on the first step. The goal: make it to the bottom of the staircase. Just one little step.