hahahaha, this reminds me of my own lazy pupper who will stand at the bottom of the steps of our house and whine and bark until i pick her up despite the fact that she is more than capable of completing the journey on her own.
I guess they just learn that it is easier if their slave humans do it for them.... oh those doges... they get me by the heart.
I think you hit the nail on the head with that one. I am a slave to my dogs. Now that I am typing it, it makes total sense. Why was I so blind to see this! I must say no to them more often… LOL who my kidding he he he