a dog's life
noun
: a difficult, boring, and unhappy life
Everyone knows it's a dog's life in this business.
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Behavioral euthanasia is the decision to humanely end a dog's life due to severe behavioral issues.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
Those who've sat on the cutest throne have tips to share about the contest and insight into how winning the competition can change a dog's life.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 17 July 2025
The American Kennel Club defines behavioral euthanasia as the humane way to end a dog's life due to severe behavioral issues linked with aggression that could cause harm to people or other animals.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Turner was looking to foster and, in Penelope, saw the potential to change a dog's life for the better.
—Jack Beresford, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Learning when to let go Just like humans and other living beings, a dog's life will end.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
Arguably, the most important moment in a dog's life is when their family picks their name.
—Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day, 4 May 2023
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
Those who've sat on the cutest throne have tips to share about the contest and insight into how winning the competition can change a dog's life.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 17 July 2025
The American Kennel Club defines behavioral euthanasia as the humane way to end a dog's life due to severe behavioral issues linked with aggression that could cause harm to people or other animals.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Turner was looking to foster and, in Penelope, saw the potential to change a dog's life for the better.
—Jack Beresford, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Learning when to let go Just like humans and other living beings, a dog's life will end.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
Arguably, the most important moment in a dog's life is when their family picks their name.
—Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day, 4 May 2023
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“A dog's life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20dog%27s%20life. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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