Pets

 The history of the Pets faction in Canidale dates back to when the town was formed in the late 1800s. Canidale was originally a mining town, although those mining tunnels have now long been covered up and forgotten- the history of the town hasn’t. At one point, there were many homes with smaller dogs that could navigate the tunnels to aid the workers with removing debris. One of these dogs was called Copper, a scrappy Wire Fox Terrier known as the first leader of the Pets faction. Like many dogs of this era, he worked alongside his human counterparts, ensuring their safety in the hazardous workplace. 

Copper, despite his small size, was well respected for his ability to unite the dogs of Canidale. He became the first known Pets leader in the history of the Factions, setting up the foundation of the council dogs. Dogs in Canidale have always had a strong bond with their human counterparts, and this has remained unchanged. The Pets Faction has a strong sense of passion for humans. They know that they are more than just pets to these people; they are oftentimes the only family some of these two-legged beings have. They are an integral part of these families, and they are often the heart of the home. Serving their beloved humans wasn't just out of obligation; it was for their undying loyalty, too.

Many homes are filled with dogs who are simply companions, but some dogs have important roles either to their own humans or to the entire town. All of them serve a purpose!

In Canidale, each dog has the chance to become what they want. However, some jobs come down to who their owners are. All dogs may have any job that suits them. Remember that these dogs are there for the reason that the human specifically has them; therefore, all dogs should have a place ready for them without needing to find it on their own.  When it comes to the Pets faction, these dogs have an extremely close relationship with their humans, and regardless of their jobs, are considered part of their families. 

Service Dog

Service dogs receive specialized training to help a specific human with a disability. (Mobility assistance, Allergen detection, Guide dog, etc.) While Service dogs can be any breed, they are usually medium to large, easy-to-train, intelligent dogs. 

• How close is your character to their humans? Do they ever struggle to balance their duties with their personal desires?

• Your character notices their handler is trying to hide their pain from others. Do they intervene and get them to lie down? Maybe find the nearest medical professional?

• Oh no! Your character's handler is having a medical emergency. Will they try to seek immediate help from other people? Or keep their beloved human company?

Therapy Dog 

Therapy Dogs offer emotional support to sick or injured humans. This can be on an individual basis for the owner’s dog, or for multiple people in cases where they may be employed at a therapy office or visit hospitals, clinics, schools, nursing homes, etc. 

• Has your character ever encountered a situation that challenges their ability to provide emotional support? How did they handle it?

• A therapy dog's work is no joke. How does your character balance their duties while also maintaining their mental well-being?

• How well does your therapy dog take their own advice for their personal troubles? Are they hypocritical or not?

Show Dog

These dogs have been specifically bred and raised by humans to win competitions and perform. They live pampered, but also strict and regimented lifestyle. Show dogs encompass both conformation-type shows, as well as athletic trials, performers, etc. This also includes acting, modeling, and social media influencers. 

• Not everything that shimmers is gold; what are some hidden pressures and sacrifices behind the glamorous show dog life?

• So many different pedigrees, and they’re all striving for perfection. How does your character deal with rivalries in show business? 

• Drama! A prestigious event is taking place, and your character is a participant. Describe the backstage drama among the other dogs – is your character involved in any of it…?
  
  

Working Dog

There are many different types of working dogs in Canidale, such as Police Dogs, Smell Detection Dogs, Search and Rescue, Firehouse Dogs, etc. The thing these dogs have in common is that they are generally publicly employed and recognized by the humans of Canidale as having a specific job to do (in a way different from service or therapy dogs). 

• Your character runs into a lost child in the vast city of Canidale. Does your dog undertake the mission of helping them?

• How involved is your character with their job?  Have they ever held any internal conflict between their desire to please their handler and their longing for a life beyond work?

• A difficult situation arises! Is your character's loyalty to their handler tested? Or does their human have your character’s complete trust in these sorts of situations?
  
  

Homestead Guardian

These dogs have entered their humans’ lives for a specific task: to guard their home from unwanted intruders. While they are also usually considered a part of the human family, some of them are thought of more as employees of the home. 

• Working in the same place you live can be hard. Does your character struggle to balance work and rest? Do they ever long for something beyond the fence?

• It’s late at night, and your character hears strange noises coming from the backyard… Will they brave the darkness to find out who is making them?

• Your character's family invites a guest in who smells suspicious, yet they are putting on a friendly act. How does your character decide between trusting their instincts versus their family's reassurance that they are harmless?
  
  

Companion

Some dogs come into a human’s life for the sole purpose of companionship, and this is just as important a job as any of the other tasks listed above. Companions are a little bit of everything; they are emotional support for their humans, they are protective of their homes, they help keep their humans exercised, and so much more. 

• Your character’s owner seems troubled about something. Can your character relate to their problems at some level? Or are their struggles too foreign for your character to understand? Also, what will your character do about it?

• Does your character respect the work ethic of those with tasks? Or are they a little ignorant?

• Companions are often assumed to lead pampered and lazy lifestyles. Does this ring true to your character?

These are the laws that are known among the Pet dogs; they are important to be remembered throughout one's day and with someone's actions. If someone breaks a law, depending on the severity, there will be consequences that will be taken under the heavy gaze of the Canine Council. 

1. A crime that results in blood, murder, assault, or such dark crimes is to be immediately put on trial by the Canine Council. *Please submit a ticket if you want to have a plot involving something in this law.

2. Harming humans is against the law. Intentional or unintentional, this offense will be handled by a trial of the entire Canine Council. 

3. A Pet’s responsibility is to its human family. Any other issues within the factions should be secondary.

4. You must always wear your collar or identification, or you may be mistaken for a Stray and taken to the pound. 

5. It is expected that you are courteous and helpful to dogs of other factions. We are the dogs who know obedience and training and should demonstrate it as a point of pride. 

6. While mingling with Strays is allowed, romantically getting involved is still seen as a taboo by many dogs, mostly because of how the humans react.

7. Stealing is forbidden. Your human can provide you with everything you need. 

8. If you are in a bad situation with your human regarding abuse, the council is there to help you with such issues. Do not be afraid to speak up and get help.
   
   

Disclaimer: These laws are meant as in-game laws, but as the creators of your character, you can make them purposely break these laws, which, if desired/if caught, will result in trial and punishment by the Council.

Pets

Let's be fair, Pets have the easiest life. Some might have more demanding jobs, though, which can make life more work-heavy. However, being a pampered lapdog is better than anything! Pets think highly of themselves. They tend to be aware that they are not struggling to get by, or working to remain a part of the hive like Farmstead. Pets are more independent from one another than some factions. Some can work and strive, while others prefer to nap on the sofa. This can either create fantastic friendships or divide them. Unlike the farm dogs, they do not need to learn cooperation. It has been known throughout history that pets tend to lack understanding. However, it is to be expected of them to be kind and helpful. Doing their best to learn from the past.

• Some say it is pointless to care as much about community duties. Others can look down on this thought, and vice versa

• Due to such different tasks, they tend to keep to dogs with similar tasks.

Farmstead

Farmsteaders are seen as the lesser dogs. They are viewed as workaholics who will do anything to please a human. It is an ironic mindset because the Working dogs of the Pets faction are no different than Farmstead dogs. (Not that the Pets will admit to that fact.) Those hillbillies stick to their kind most of the time. They are not much different from a Junkyard with their system (in the Pets' eyes). To put it simply, pets look down on the farmlands and tend to be amused by their attitude towards life. 

• Farmsteaders only care about one thing. Work work work. No joy in life.

• They are stubborn dogs who see themselves above others despite living in the mud.

Strays

... The ones that always need saving. Pets view them as flawed dogs with zero class and tend to pity them. They are always told to help these stray dogs out. Some Pets may see them as equals, while others treat them with ignorance, whether willful or innocent. Pets see them as unwanted dogs by the people. Dogs can choose to stay away and keep a wary mind. Nothing is holding the Strays back from doing what's best for them. Overall, it is hard to be a Pet in those situations. They differ from one another. Some may follow the guidance of the council, others will keep to their own. This makes it hard to tell what sort of darling pet you will run into.

• Rumored to be dirty dogs that were unwanted by the people. Probably broke the law to end this way.

• Rumors say they are thieves who will not hold back.

Junkyard

Junkyarders are a mess. To Pets, Junkyarders are unwanted pets that do not want to be alone, unlike Strays. It is hardly expected to help these dogs out. They have their little ragtag family after all. Why would they need more? The views that many pets give to the Junkyarders are very close in resemblance to the Strays. Again, the ones who could not remain in a house. It is hilarious how they have a home in the dirtiest place in Canidale. Though who are they to judge? After all, they are the ones who do not want to live in a house.

• Rumored to cause havoc and mess. Many Pets are not keen to help them out.

• Rumors of them carrying nasty diseases. They are highly infectious.