humping the hand that feeds you (m)

I don't own a pet.  Have never owned a dog.  I have, however, heard that kids and dogs have good instincts about people.

For example, during the famous murder case in Boston of a pregnant woman, the Boston Police brought the husband home from the hospital.  The husband wasn't a suspect in the case, yet the police noticed that the dog growled at his owner when the man went into his home.  Come to find out, the man did kill his wife.

Dropped by Cousin Patty's to give her a belated birthday present.  Would have seen her on her birthday but she was stuck in Vegas because of snowstorms in Boston.  The Snap-Loc container set from Costco was a huge hit as she feeds an army of people and her containers are out on "permanent loan."   Also gave her a nice purse but I know it will get less use than the food containers.

Also visiting was a friend and the friend's dog.  A cute little shih tzu.  The dog had been well-trained, but 30 minutes at Patty's house undid years of table manners for little "Gizmo".  He was eating out of Patty's hand, literally. 

After the first few scraps, the dog licked Patty's hand.  "Aw, he's saying thank you Aunt Patty," said the owner.  More scraps, more licks.  After the roast beef slices (London Broil, no less) the dog paid Patty the ultimate compliment.

He humped her arm.

I think little Gizmo is in love.