Another thought:

When Hubby was in Vet school, the wives (spouses) auxiliary hosted a Pet Fair each year. One of the most popular events was the pet contest where every pet received a ribbon. My kids' dog won "The brownest eyes" award! They were sooooooo happy!

One thing we were talking about today...a doggie IQ test. Put a blanket over the dog's head and see how long it takes for him/her to get out from under it. Skippy never does!