Like most dogs Mortimer is very food focused, he sees endless opportunities to eat. His evening meal is usually at about 5.30 but he starts to think about it around quarter to five. About this time he wakes up from his afternoon siesta and comes into the office to see what we're up to. He'll look hopeful and then wander off.
At 5.15 the whole 'feed me' routine starts, beginning with 'the stare'.
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| The stare |
At first this is usually done from behind us, the first you know is that feeling that someone is looking at you, feeling slightly uncomfortable. If there is no response he will come round to the side of your chair and gaze unblinkingly at you.
Next is 'the nudge'. A large & wet nose prods your elbow, just to see if you're paying attention. If that doesn't work then said nose pushes up between your forearm and body (usually he does this when we're typing) and his chin rests on the desk.
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| Spot the damp jeans |
If all of this fails he starts to nibble at bits of your clothing, or flesh if available, and I give in.
At which point I get the whole ' dinner - did someone mention dinner? Well I hadn't even considered that but if you insist........'
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