Dogs are funny, though. They decide who they like and don't like. (anyone who thinks animals aren't capable of making decisions obviously never shared a house with one.) Our old dog likes other people, but not other dogs. Our younger dog likes other dogs, but not always other people. She loves my father-in-law, but not my brother-in-law. She isn't mean or aggressive toward him, she just stays away from him. We had to convince her that he's really okay.

We had a houseguest for a week one time, and I told her, Belle may not be real keen on you, that's just the way she is sometimes. Naturally Belle made a liar out of me, and would not leave our friend alone.

Kids. (sigh)