Page 11 - A Hope Springs Christmas Tail

And if you look at the Dogparents in

just the right way they’ll give you

some treats while they’re putting it
all together”.

Every dog turned on their most

beseeching faces and cocked their
heads to one side adorably because

they knew* that was the most
effective way of ensuring treat

delivery.

*All dogs learn this at puppy

school.

“Okay, okay” said the Dogmother.
“But not too many. I don’t want

any upset tummies!”
Tiika jumped up and put her paws

on the table and grabbed herself

a hotdog toy. “Can I eat this?”
she mumbled around a big

mouthful of toy. “It looks like
food”. “Tiika, give that back” the

Dogmother remonstrated. “That
is not yours! Look you’ve made it

all slobbery now!”

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