The dog wanted to show me his favorite place: I saw a lake, nature, and pine trees. The dog expressed how much he loved the scent of pine needles.  The dog's person was not impressed. He said, “I don’t know what the dog was talking about.” Next, the man asked me what his dog's favorite spot in the house was. I saw the dog in the bedroom, covered by something that made the space dark and cozy.  Maybe he likes to be under the bed, I wondered. The human said, "Nope."  It turned out the dog was happiest under a blanket on the bed.  That was close enough for me.  But, more importantly, why did the guy ask?  He knew the answer. "What is my dog's favorite treat?" he asked next. "It's small and dark brown," I answered, "I’d say it looks like a liver treat?"  "No," the guy said, "it's a duck treat.  Considering the variety of dog treats available, from cream-colored milk bones to green teeth-cleaning treats, cubes of cheese, and hide-free chew sticks, my description of a small brown treat was spot on. Does the dog know the difference between liver and duck? Was it maybe duck liver? Who the heck cares? And more so, why are we talking about things the man already knew? This was the first time I offered my money-back guarantee.  The guy declined. There is more ... time to tune in! Show notes available here:https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/99-it-ain-t-a-parlor-game