🎥 Introduction: A Day in the Life of a Single Dog
What if a Golden Retriever lived just like us—waking up late, rushing for the train, battling work stress, and ending the day with quiet reflection?
This short, self-made AI film follows one dog’s ordinary yet heartfelt day in Germany as IT manager. From brushing teeth and grumbling about the Deutsche Bahn, to fighting off system failures at work, shopping at Lidl, and finally enjoying a quiet dinner while watching the sunset—this story captures both the struggles and the small joys of daily life.
It’s a lighthearted mix of humor, stress, and quiet beauty—reminding us that even in our busiest days, there’s always room for dreams.
🎬 A Day in the Life of a Single Dog
Scene 1 – Morning Routine & Commute
INT. DOG’S APARTMENT – EARLY MORNING
A small alarm clock rings. A Golden Retriever in pajamas lazily stretches and yawns.
The dog pads into the bathroom, climbs onto a stool, and starts brushing its teeth with an oversized toothbrush.
Gargles loudly, water dripping onto its fur. Spits into the sink with a satisfied “pfft!”.
KITCHEN
The dog carefully cracks an egg into a frying pan. Eats it in two bites.
Chugs a glass of milk, leaving a foamy mustache on its snout.
Glances at the clock — late again!
EXT. TRAIN STATION – MORNING
The dog rushes with a briefcase in its mouth. The S-Bahn doors close just before it arrives.
It groans, tail drooping.
Dog (grumbling): “Damn Deutsche Bahn… always late. Or maybe it’s just me…”
Another train screeches in, delayed by 12 minutes.
Scene 2 – Work Stress
INT. OFFICE – DAY
The dog sits in front of multiple monitors with system error pop-ups flashing: “System Failure! Production Halt Imminent!”
Pawing frantically at the keyboard, ears twitching in frustration.
Dog (muttering): “If I fix this, no shutdown today… stay cool… stay cool…”
Montage of the dog coding, patching systems, and sweating profusely.
At last: “System Restored” appears on the screen.
The dog throws its paws up in triumph, slumps back into the chair, and sighs.
Scene 3 – Grocery Run
EXT. LIDL – EVENING
The sun sets as the dog enters Lidl with a shopping basket.
Browses aisles half-asleep: grabs pasta, tomatoes, cheese, a loaf of bread.
Dog (thinking): “Dinner for one again… at least it’s cheap.”
At checkout, the cashier gives a tired smile. The dog gives a small wag of the tail.
Scene 4 – Quiet Dinner & Reflection
INT. DOG’S APARTMENT – NIGHT
The dog prepares a simple pasta dish, humming softly.
Puts the plate on the table near a window where the sky glows orange with the last rays of sunset.
Sits alone, eating slowly, watching the view outside.
Dog (softly, to self):
“Dreams are always there… maybe one day, they’ll come true.”
Camera pans to the horizon, the dog’s silhouette against the warm sunset.
Fade out.
Thanks for watching A Day in the Life of a Single Dog. Behind the cartoon is a serious job many people do every day: keeping time-critical live systems running so factories, transport and services don’t stop. We want to hear from you: what’s your daily life like? Are you happy with it? Share a short story, a win, or a nightmare — humor welcome.”