Perhaps the dog could read the sign about not obstructing the closing doors.
Dogs
are naturally obedient.
Can you tell ours that!
My heart not my head is writing. It comes to an understanding between human guardian / parent (not going to say owner) and dog. Of course the dog can't read ... but there can be a special bond and understanding, a look and a gesture. I really miss Gyp; the bond and understanding is different with Billy - not saying better or worse, just different - here with me now. But I had best get all of us some tea, hang out the socks, pour the sherry and put the minced pies for Santa up on the mantle piece.