I imagine I would be in awe if I was to meet Superman. I would stand there with my mouth gaping open and fumbling my words. But Bella had a different reaction.
Bella and I were on the tail end of our daily afternoon walk. It was a nice day and as we walked by one of the sidewalk crosswalks there Superman was. He was walking down the sidewalk towards us. I noticed him first, he wasn’t what I imagined him to be. He was short, very very young and had a parent with him. But I’m sure Bella thought he was the real thing.
As soon as Bella noticed him she dropped to the ground. Went into a lay position with her head resting on the ground. I was not sure if she was trying to hide or was showing her respect to Superman. As Superman came within a few feet of us he asked politely, like the gentleman Superman is, if he could pet Bella. I told the miniature version of Superman: Yes. I asked Bella to get into a sit, which she did without taking her eyes of Superman. I held some treats in front of her nose to keep her calm for the petting.
Let me stop the story right here. For you to understand the amazement of the rest of the story, I feel you need a little background info. Bella doesn’t sit politely for petting. This is one of our most difficult areas for Dave and I to train. She just won’t sit still. She is just too excited.
Back to the story. Once Bella was in a "sit" and was interested in the treats in my hand the young Superman petted Bella on the side of her neck. As soon as he touched her she looked as him with wide eyes but didn’t move. I was astounded. She has never sat politely for petting. When Superman had his fill of Bella and turned around and flew (okay ran) home.
If she is going to sit politely for petting for just one person I guess it should be Superman.
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