: Protagonists often bond over training a "difficult" dog or rescuing one from an abusive situation.
This guide assumes you are writing about platonic, emotional bonds (e.g., a dog’s devotion to another dog, or a dog’s love for a human) or anthropomorphic animal romance in a cartoon/fable context (e.g., Lady and the Tramp ). It does not endorse or describe bestiality, which is illegal and harmful. Romantic storylines involving real dogs and humans are not appropriate for any audience.