how does the fact that the mother in "Charles" spends the majority of the story at home affect the plot. Just tell me the answer I don't want any extra stuff

hooch has about 3% alcohol content so the 5 gallon 90% platinum vodka would be stronger because it has a higher alcohol content then hooch.  

i would just say something like,

i need to go outside owner to pee, hold on owner let me mark this tree. i'm thirsty now "starts drinking water" now i am tired. what are you eating owner can i have some, you can't refuse my cute puppy eyes.

just make sure you write that in your own words that way you don't get in trouble.