A puppy was brought home and he instantly found himself living the American dream. Let’s call him Spot. Spot lived at a nice house with a nice family. His family loved him. He was played with, walked, fed, and washed. During the day, he could freely roam the house and backyard, which was surrounded by a big fence. Life was good and he was happy. Despite the wonderful life Spot was living, there was one thing that bothered him; One thing that just ate him up on the inside. Spot was not allowed on the other side of the fence. Well, he was, but only if he was restrained by a leash. He detested the leash. One day, while Spot was lying in the backyard, he got an idea. He proceeded to begin digging a hole near one of the corners of the fence. Today would be the day that he would experience the world outside the fence! Spot wriggled his way under the fence. Instantly, he was hit with new scents and with new sights! Spot began to venture out. Being absorbed in smelling the new place, he was startled by two bike riders that sped past him. He ran across the street, as a car zoomed down the street, barely missing him. Spot then was hit with the scent of something that smelled delicious. Upon going to investigate, a person standing near the food yelled at him and shooed him away. Spot was starting to realize that he was happy with life in the backyard. He figured that now would be a good time to return home. Spot cautiously walked home and wriggled under the fence. He returned back to where he was lying before and drifted into sleep. His ears perked up as he heard his family come home. Spot, with his new found contentment, ran to greet them.
- Circular, solitary journeys
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