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<DIV>gus doesn't speak to go out; he just goes to the door. gus doesn't
speak when he's hungry, he just goes to his bowl. gus doesn't speak to go
for a walkie, he just gives me the look. but he does speak, and i mean,
SPEAK, with tones, no bark, just talk only for one thing: I NEED YOUR HUGS
AND BELLYRUBS NOW!! COME OVER TO OUR COUCH!! I NEED LOVIN'! I NEED
YOUR KISSES ON MY HEAD! i'll speak back to him, "you want some hugs and
kisses?" and he speaks back. no bark, just this conversational
talk.</DIV>
<DIV>and of course, over to the couch for lovin' we go. i sit on the
couch, he jumps up and leans hard into me, and sighs as he gets the loving he so
richly deserves. after a few minutes of this, he's good to go.</DIV>
<DIV>and i am, too.</DIV>
<DIV>susan, loving slave to gus</DIV>
<DIV>gus-good thing she speaks my language!</DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>