One of my students has a dog that is very much an integral part of his life. Recently, I started following Maiya on Twitter. This is what Maiya says:
Throw me a bone and maybe I'll do a double shake for you. Take me for a ride, and I'll love you forever. Ignore me, and I'll just do my own thing.
I particularly love the 'I'll do my own thing bit....' There's no double shake or anything else then, to grab your attention.....No whimpering, no growls, no trying to please, no nothing....Just takes off and does her own thing.....
Wise dog!!!!!!!!!