"Of course. Martha, this is Velcro. Velcro, go say hullo." Oh gosh, oh gosh, if there are going to be pettings, Velcro is going to be the happiest of dogs. Such snuffling! Such tail-waggings! These are his rights because he is the best dog and has been repeatedly told so.

Beaucerons (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beauceron) are a medium-sized dog with a good temperment and it's clear that this one is very well-trained indeed.