Digging dog
The small neurotic dog has a lot to communicate. Because she has no tail, and doesn't even wiggle her butt like most self-respecting dogs, she has to do much of her talking with digging. I think we've lived together long enough that I can discern her digging code. Fast frantic digging= like a frantic tail wag. She'll do this on our legs (ow ow ow) when we walk in. Or, if she's in a playful mood, she'll dig on rugs. wait, let me switch to first person... Slow dab of the paw, one paw=Yo, hey, move the stuff off your lap. I require a place to lie down. Faster poke of the paw=I'm cold and you're a clueless pain the ass, human. Let me under my blanket. Now. Leaning over on her side and digging under the counters=I'm bored and have no idea what that is under there, but I'll eat it anyway. Care to give me a snack instead? Reaching up and patting our face=You're kinda cute. Want to scratch behind my ears? Sure ya do. Digging at Soozee...