Like any city dweller, Steve loves to get out of the city and get in touch with nature. For Steve, his favourite vacation spot is Camp Wannahugagrandma - my parents house. Ok, maybe the phrase "getting in touch with nature" is pushing it a bit; my parents live in the suburbs, but it is a nice change of scenery for both of us.
Our last visit was a little longer than the normal weekend away. We stayed for 2 weeks while my Aunt Eileen and Uncle Ernie came to visit from England. For Steve, this meant two whole weeks of squirrel chasing, bunny hunting and begging at the dining table. Usually the begging is targeted at my mother, or "Grandma", as Steve knows her, but these two weeks were different. Steve found himself a new target...Uncle Ernie; kind, loving, and basically a sucker for Steve's brown eyes and furrowed brow that just beg for that last sausage or piece of toast.
Steve worked Uncle Ernie like a pro. Every meal was a jackpot in Steve's world. There were pieces of steak, whole sausages, crackers, cheese, cheese and more cheese. Steve would place himself directly in Ernie's line of site or snuggle up against him and then wait. His plan always worked and Steve found himself with a delectable morsil of yumminess in his mouth and Ernie with a mischievous grin on his face..
Steve gained 2 pound during our two week vacation, but he also gained a new forever friend and both of us will never forget our visit with Uncle Ernie and Aunt Eileen.
A great read. Love how clever Steve is in gaining attention and treats! It's so interesting to read about the relationship between dogs and their owners (and other helpers!).
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