Dog's best friend

Dusty is a wonderful dog, but she has never been particularly comfortable with the attention lavished on Franny. When Franny visits, Dusty always becomes just a bit mischievous, getting into things she knows she shouldn't, just to make sure my dad doesn't forget she is there and that she would really appreciate a good scratch behind the ears. You really have to sympathize with her--it's hard to compete with the only grandchild!

Recently, however, Dusty has discovered that Franny may not be all so bad--in fact, she can be a significant ally for a Lab who is greatly motivated by an insatiable appetite. When Franny is around, Dusty has learned that the place to be is under the high chair. Here, there will always be a steady stream of bits from a snack, lunch, or dinner, since Franny's eating style typically follows the pattern of bite, bite, drop; bite, bite, drop (or throw). And, when Dusty is around, it isn't uncommon for Franny to replace the "drop" with a deliberate offering. For although Franny is an enthusiastic eater, having a dog close by is so much more interesting and, as a result, meals become more about playing than eating.

So, an unexpected partnership has formed between the two. Franny is Dusty's snack supplier, while Dusty has become Franny's meal-time entertainment. As far as they're concerned, its the perfect win-win situation!