The other day, I was out shoveling off the porch when it occurred to me that it’s been awhile since Riley got to say hello to everyone. I thought it would be nice, but as it turns out, my opinion is not the only one to consider.
Me: Riley!
Riley: What?
Me: Turn around and say hello.
Riley: No.
Me: Aw – C’mon! You don’t want to say hi?
Riley: No.
Me: Why not? I just want to take your picture.
Riley: I’m tired of having my picture taken.
Me: What are you talking about? Getting your picture taken involves cookies. Usually you will do anything for cookies.
Riley: Not anymore. I’ve decided that I want steak.
Me: Good grief.
Riley: I determined I’ve been working too cheap, so from now on, it’s steak or no photos.
Me: Right. So, what if I don’t have any steak? Will chicken work? Pork chops maybe? 
Riley: I’d have to think about it. I just don’t want to be exploited anymore.
Me: Well, I certainly wouldn’t want that. Think how people would talk.
Me: Sure you don’t just want to say a quick hello right now?
Riley: Yes – I will say hello. And I hope that all of you will be watching to make sure I do get my steak. I plan to use social media to get my point across and ensure that my demands are met.
Me: I think you have been watching too much TV is what I think.
Riley: Whatever. Just put the camera away until you have the steak.
Oh poor Riley. He’s so put upon and oppressed.
Awww he is sooo cute!!! Love this! :-)
Very cute! Riley should get the steak every time. Any dog that good lookin should demand the best. Funny ~he doesn’t look crazy.
I love Riley! Maybe a steak bone would suffice. :D
Riley is very gratified to see that his fans are still firmly intact :)
And Tes – you are right about that. And once you are inside the front door, he is your friend for life – he is just very skeptical of the intentions of people he hasn’t met.
Don’t let him tell Daisy, OK. She is still happy with licking the floor clean after the kids are done eating. Don’t want her to get any ideas.
You know he’ll tell her!
I love the pictures of Riley! She looks just like my dog Bree. I was wondering what kind of dog she is? Thanks for the wonderful post.
Hi Becca – we’re not sure exactly what breeds are in the mix, because he was a rescue. We and the vet believe there are lab, pit bull and some kind of hound/hunting dog are all in there though. Mostly he is just himself :) And thanks for stopping by!