The Chief's Breath

The Chief asks Dog Man if his breath is okay just before his date with Nurse Lady, which is a symbol of the Chief's nervousness. The fact that Dog Man seems to hesitate hints that his breath is not okay, which is a symbol that Dog Man sees – and smells – things differently.

The No Dogs Allowed Sign

Signs are often a symbol of what is allowed and what is not. The cook writes the "No Dogs Allowed" sign to make Dog Man leave. The sign symbolizes the cook's feelings that dogs should not be near his restaurant.

The Broken Swing

The broken swing is a symbol of Dog Man's actions as a dog. He chews the rope causing the swing to break. The Chief hates the situation until the Nurse Lady says rolling down the hill was fun and wants to go again. From...