That cute puppy or kitten is not like a stuffed toy that can be left alone when you are finished with it.

那只可爱的小狗或者小猫并不只是像那些没有生命的玩偶，当你玩累了就丢在一旁。

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He entered the last two Westminsters with a lot of fanfare, yet didn't quite perform as expected and finished second in toy group judging each time.

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Duncan never struck Rinty to get him to perform for cameras or audience, never gave him treats, but only held up his old squeaky toy, and then let the dog touch it after he had finished a given task.

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