Eli studied the dog; the dog studied Eli. Then she lifted a paw in invitation. Only a heartless man would have refused to take the offered paw in his for a shake. “It looks like I’ve got a dog named Barbie. For a couple days.”
When he started out, Barbie fell in at his heel, tail wagging enthusiastically. “I guess you’re coming with me.”
She followed him up, into his office. When he sat she moved up to sniff at his keyboard. Then she wandered off, her toenails clicking lightly on the hardwood.
Whiskey Beach
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Most dog owners have likely experienced
your dog pawing at your legs. While you may brush off this act as a mere
annoyance, it’s actually your pup’s way of trying to communicate with you. And
it can mean something really sweet.
If your dog puts his paw on you, it can be
his way of saying “I love you.”
