Negotiation © 2014 Bo Mackison
This is how the conversation goes, interpreted in adult English for everyone’s benefit. Most of the conversation was in, as to be expected, dog and baby talk…
“Grandpa! Dog has a toy!”
“Mmm.”
“Grandpa! DOGGIE has a TOY!
“May I Play?” © 2014 Bo Mackison
“I really, really want Gracie’s toy!”
“You have toys all over the house. Get one of your toys, sweetie.”
“But Gracie’s toy is MOST fun!”
“Drop” © 2014 Bo Mackison
“Ask nicely and see if she’ll give it to you?”
“Drop, Gracie. Drop.”
“Good Doggie” © 2014 Bo Mackison
“Good doggie, Grace. Thank you for sharing!”
” Gracie’s Toy!” © 2014 Bo Mackison
“See, Grandpa? Grace gave me her TOY!”
“I love Grace!”
Love! © 2014 Bo Mackison
“GOOD DOGGIE!”
