March 23, 2009

White Dog has a new post-dinner game she plays with Steve as he attempts to read, to write, or to use his laptop while sitting on the couch. She climbs up and sits tightly next to him then swoons on her back in a Cleopatra faint across his lap (and book or computer). She stares deeply into his eyes and makes sure Steve notices the twig or scrap she holds in her lips to "trade." When Steve reaches to take the trade, White Dog grabs his hand with her front paws and pushes it away. This "reach and deflect" maneuvering continues until Steve says, "Fine, keep it!" and ignores the trade in her mouth. Then White Dog swats at him and growls wanting the game to continue. Eventually White Dog drops the trade in Steve's lap in exchange for a treat and the game ends...but she doesn't budge to release the keyboard or book.