Mac as a Human

Just as anyone who has a dog knows, dogs tend to take on very human-like characteristics. Here just a few of Mac's many human-like characterisitics (that I recount off the top of my head):

• When he plays, he really does play like a child. No need for other dogs or people. He just picks up his toy and has a grand old time, in a flurry of excitement, tossing it up in the hair, throwing it around the room, shaking it from ear to ear. This is quite funny to watch.



• Sleeping in a dog bed is his 'expected' behaviour. He has realized that there are ways around this. We have witnessed him (without him knowing) getting off his dog bed (in the kitchen), hopping up on the couch after we've 'gone to bed' and getting back to his dog bed 10 minutes before my alarm goes off in the morning. A very sneaky and smart game plan.



• He burps. And farts. Loudly. Enough that he has woken himself up or even barked at himself because of the noise.



• He sits on the couch and leans back against the back rest.



• He spoons you in bed. He is big enough to sleep like a whole other person (aka reason why he sleeps in the kitchen) but when he does get to snuggle, it gets his head propped on the pillow and lays one paw over your shoulder. Priceless.



• He plays hide and go seek and LOVES IT. He will gladly sit and wait on the couch or behind a tree if it means you'll whistle for him to come find you.



• He is scared of the dark. Big time.



• He keeps you from yelling. He is our mediator if we are starting to fight. He gets right in between us and sits on you until you stop talking. He usually sits on the person that is in the wrong, too! (Not saying who that it)



• He knows if he's been bad. He'll give you hugs with his paws (begging-like) and kisses, and looks over at the mess he has caused. This is all before you've even said or noticed anything.



• He eats watermelon and popsicles with his front teeth. He also lets you floss his teeth.



• He loves marshmallows.



• He is truly the healthiest eater in the house. Goes ballistic over grape tomatoes, yogurt, cucumber, green beans, snow peas, and lettuce. Although carrots and apples are touch and go.



• Takes a bath every week in a claw foot tub... without a shower faucet.



• Loves The Dog Whisperer and At The End of My Leash.



• Knows to walk on the left side of the road and to switch if we are turning around.

That's it for now, but I'm sure I'll think of more later...