What is the summary and theme of "Dog" by Richard Russo?

Richard Russo's "Dog" and Amy Tan's "Two Kinds" are stories that illustrate the negative impacts parents sometimes have on their children and the unintended consequences that occur as a result of their parenting. In "Dog," Henry Devereaux grows into an adult who has difficulty connecting emotionally with others, a man who is not easy, and though entertaining, is not comforting

Explanation:

the dictionary definition of ubiquitous is "present, appearing, or found everywhere".