Dog Signal

Supporting

Highly recommended anime to anyone that has owned a dog, or is thinking of becoming a dog-owner. It has accurate information on canine psychology, canine physical health, grooming, and of course, both basic and advanced training methods. Walking audiences through these methods with step by step instruction! The story and plot moves forward with realistic scenarios that many dogs and their owners have experienced. The characters are well rounded, in the sense that their personalities and emotional depths are properly explored and we come to understand each of the main cast. At times, their sense of canine justice may have been overly exaggerated, but audiencesunderstood the value of speaking and caring for an animal that cannot speak for themselves. The side-characters were never neglected, nor written off, each dog and customer are made to feel important. Their issues were not judged, but properly evaluated. While the soundtrack is nothing special, and the animation itself is not overly flashy, nor vibrant. The attention to detail on the individual dog's features, movements and behaviours was impressive. This held true to the 'Slice of Life' genre, with each episode having uplifting tones and had proper resolve for each 'problematic behaviour'. More then that, audiences could feel the loving relationships and genuine empathy the owners experiences with their dogs. It is surprising that this series was not given English Dubbing, since there was so much condensed information, you'll find yourself reading and re-watching the same scenes till it all sinks in. It may feel slow passed at times, but every episode is a 'treat' (haha). This anime truly brought me back to the early days of training my own puppy, and acted as a helpful reminder in the many ways a dog-owner can contribute to their dog's happiness. They will always be there for us, so we need to do our best to care for them and cherish the time we have together.