Swallow. Hidden. Guilt. Swallow: That is the best thing I have ever eaten! It’s juicy, it’s meaty, it’s oozing with flavor! Another bite wouldn’t hurt. Just as good as the first! I could eat this entire meal! In fact, I will. I mean, it was left out here on the table, so clearly it must be for me. Why else would it be within such easy reach? I could eat this every day for the rest of my life. Now, if I could only communicate that. Maybe by finishing this meal they’ll know how much I enjoyed it and will have to keep giving me more! Better not leave even a scrap!

Swallow. Hidden. Guilt. Hidden: I just heard the door to the bathroom. They’re on their way back. Oh no, what if, just what if I wasn’t supposed to eat that meal? If that is the case I can’t be caught standing next to the empty wrapper. I’ll get in trouble! Then I’ll definitely never get to eat that tasty food again! I better go to my favorite hiding spot under the stairs, they’ll never find me there! It’s sometimes dark and a little scary, but that’s why it’s the perfect spot to hide! I better bring Mr. Teddy with me just in case. He’ll keep me safe!

Swallow. Hidden. Guilt. Guilt: Oh man, they found me, and boy did I do it this time. They keep yelling at me, but I deserve every second of this. They didn’t tell me that I could eat the food. I thought I was being a good boy, appreciating the food I was given, but it wasn’t given to me, I took it. I’m a bad boy, a very bad boy. They should punish me forever, that’s what their loud voice seems to express. This is it for me! It’s to the crate for the night. Might as well make it for the week! I’m a troublemaker, a problem, just no good. What’s this? I don’t understand, they’re lightening their tone. They’re petting me on the head now? They can’t stay mad at me? But I don’t deserve this! I’ll never understand my human.