He's part human and insists we talk to him on a continual basis. If you don't believe me, come over for dinner and you'll soon realize he's not asking for a pea, but asking for the steak. Sometimes he'll go to the backdoor and use his dog-talking ability to get JD off the couch to open the door…only for us to realize he wanted JD to move, so he could snuggle next to my leg. Smart, devious dog.

Polo and I have spent the past few days attached at the hip, as is his routine when we're gone for a few days at a time. Yesterday, I asked him if he was ready to go. His ears perked and he jumped in the car. I grabbed my camera from my purse and snapped the following photo. So, you know, I never forget how good it feels to have a best friend with four feet.