Readers celebrate the loyal, lovable pups who make life better in honor of National Dog Day.

Billie, left, and Truper may be generations apart, but they keep life interesting for owner Taylor Danielson. Nearly 13-year-old Billie enjoys snacks, naps and cuddles, while 3-month-old Truper prefers mischief, including removing plants from vases, tormenting Billie and collecting deer sheds. Photo submitted by Taylor Danielson

Billie, left, and Truper may be generations apart, but they keep life interesting for owner Taylor Danielson. Nearly 13-year-old Billie enjoys snacks, naps and cuddles, while 3-month-old Truper prefers mischief, including removing plants from vases, tormenting Billie and collecting deer sheds. Photo submitted by Taylor Danielson

Hoss, from Lakota, enjoys spending time in the sloughs and hanging out with his 11 brothers and sisters. Photo submitted by Kristi Lynn Hejlik

Hoss, from Lakota, enjoys spending time in the sloughs and hanging out with his 11 brothers and sisters. Photo submitted by Kristi Lynn Hejlik

Toby, Kirill, Clover, Ava and Boldy of Osnabrock belong to Alisha Schlink. The Labrador retrievers compete in dock-diving events across the U.S., with the two oldest qualifying for the world championships nine times. The younger dogs have qualified every year they have been eligible, while Clover, the dachshund, serves as their No. 1 cheerleader. Photo submitted by Alisha Schlink

Toby, Kirill, Clover, Ava and Boldy of Osnabrock belong to Alisha Schlink. The Labrador retrievers compete in dock-diving events across the U.S., with the two oldest qualifying for the world championships nine times. The younger dogs have qualified every year they have been eligible, while Clover, the dachshund, serves as their No. 1 cheerleader. Photo submitted by Alisha Schlink

Chester of Langdon may be nearly 10 years old, but he still acts like a puppy. He enjoys nightly neighborhood walks, greeting dogs, cats and people, and taking adventures around the area. He is pictured during a recent trip to the Pembina Gorge. Photo submitted by Lindsey Lockhart

Chester of Langdon may be nearly 10 years old, but he still acts like a puppy. He enjoys nightly neighborhood walks, greeting dogs, cats and people, and taking adventures around the area. He is pictured during a recent trip to the Pembina Gorge. Photo submitted by Lindsey Lockhart

Ruby, left, and Abbie are rescue dogs from Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue who now call Langdon home. Ruby, who is older than 11, and Abbie enjoy walks around town and naps in the sunshine. Photo submitted by Katelyn Vesters

Ruby, left, and Abbie are rescue dogs from Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue who now call Langdon home. Ruby, who is older than 11, and Abbie enjoy walks around town and naps in the sunshine. Photo submitted by Katelyn Vesters

Zoey of Langdon is an energetic pup who loves fetch, tug-of-war, cuddles, playing with the kids and chasing the cats. She follows her mom everywhere and has a habit of taking over the entire bed. Zoey will turn 1 in December. Photo submitted by Ashley Entzi

Zoey of Langdon is an energetic pup who loves fetch, tug-of-war, cuddles, playing with the kids and chasing the cats. She follows her mom everywhere and has a habit of taking over the entire bed. Zoey will turn 1 in December. Photo submitted by Ashley Entzi

Richard, an 8-month-old Chihuahua-French bulldog mix, has a big personality packed into a small frame. He is either moving at full speed or fast asleep and loves cuddling under the covers, sharing a pillow and showing off his adorable smile. Photo submitted by Rachelle Champagne

Richard, an 8-month-old Chihuahua-French bulldog mix, has a big personality packed into a small frame. He is either moving at full speed or fast asleep and loves cuddling under the covers, sharing a pillow and showing off his adorable smile. Photo submitted by Rachelle Champagne

Dodger of Langdon belongs to Rachelle Fetsch. He loves camping at Mount Carmel Dam, where his favorite activities include leash-free walks on the gravel roads, playing in the water, riding in golf carts and boats, and spending time with his canine friends.Photo submitted by Rachelle Fetsch

Dodger of Langdon belongs to Rachelle Fetsch. He loves camping at Mount Carmel Dam, where his favorite activities include leash-free walks on the gravel roads, playing in the water, riding in golf carts and boats, and spending time with his canine friends.Photo submitted by Rachelle Fetsch

Jade cools off with a swim at the Mount Carmel Dam. Photo submitted by Grant Welsh

Jade cools off with a swim at the Mount Carmel Dam. Photo submitted by Grant Welsh

Lucy, who lives in rural Milton, will turn 14 in November. Her owner, Kellie Wells, describes her as a sweet and loyal best friend. Photo submitted by Kellie Wells

Lucy, who lives in rural Milton, will turn 14 in November. Her owner, Kellie Wells, describes her as a sweet and loyal best friend. Photo submitted by Kellie Wells

Ricke, left, and Hazel call Langdon home. Two-year-old Ricke keeps busy, while 7-yearold Hazel prefers a more laid-back lifestyle and can often be found sleeping in the closet. Photo submitted by Suzanne Sanders

Ricke, left, and Hazel call Langdon home. Two-year-old Ricke keeps busy, while 7-yearold Hazel prefers a more laid-back lifestyle and can often be found sleeping in the closet. Photo submitted by Suzanne Sanders

Lola, a Langdon dachshund who will turn 11 in September, loves being where the action is. Her favorite activities include going for drives, spending time with family, joining her dad at work and never turning down a good belly scratch. Photo submitted by Morgan Kempert

Lola, a Langdon dachshund who will turn 11 in September, loves being where the action is. Her favorite activities include going for drives, spending time with family, joining her dad at work and never turning down a good belly scratch. Photo submitted by Morgan Kempert

Daisy, Chi, Koda and Axel love spending time with their humans, keeping them on their toes and playing ball. Chi, Koda and Axel are originally from Langdon but now live in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, with their adopted sister, Daisy. Photo submitted by Jessica Hoffarth

Daisy, Chi, Koda and Axel love spending time with their humans, keeping them on their toes and playing ball. Chi, Koda and Axel are originally from Langdon but now live in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, with their adopted sister, Daisy. Photo submitted by Jessica Hoffarth

Cooper, a 3-year-old Cavapoo from Walhalla, loves camping, treats and going for rides, especially to Grandma and Grandpa’s house. This affectionate pup can never get enough cuddles from his favorite people. Photo submitted by Tonia Marie Moore

Cooper, a 3-year-old Cavapoo from Walhalla, loves camping, treats and going for rides, especially to Grandma and Grandpa’s house. This affectionate pup can never get enough cuddles from his favorite people. Photo submitted by Tonia Marie Moore

Kota, a 13-year-old Norwegian Elkhound from Langdon, still acts like a puppy. She has been by owner Sierra Ferdon’s side since Ferdon was 12, accompanying her through many of life’s milestones. Photo submitted by Sierra Ferdon

Kota, a 13-year-old Norwegian Elkhound from Langdon, still acts like a puppy. She has been by owner Sierra Ferdon’s side since Ferdon was 12, accompanying her through many of life’s milestones. Photo submitted by Sierra Ferdon

Billie, left, and Truper may be generations apart, but they keep life interesting for owner Taylor Danielson. Nearly 13-year-old Billie enjoys snacks, naps and cuddles, while 3-month-old Truper prefers mischief, including removing plants from vases, tormenting Billie and collecting deer sheds.