Any story is better if there is a dog in it. And this dog is named Whistle. This is Jingle’s dog, or rather her Dad’s dog, and Jingle is taking care of him while he’s deployed. Like all dogs, he’s a lot of work; Jingle walks him, feeds him and cleans up after him. He is also a lot of fun to have around, and it’s always nice to have somebody love you just as you are.
Whistle does have a secret dog ambition, and that is to be a Ruff. At the first opportunity, he’s going to try out for the Ruff Riders. Naturally, Jingle does not speak canine, and is not aware of Whistle’s plan.