PapersPuggo has a thing for paper. He doesn’t seem particularly motivated by the bland taste of cellulose. No, he’s motivated by the small dog need for attention. Eating paper is simply a way of getting attention. Receipts seem to be particularly effective but he is also very fond of tissues, paper towels and napkins. Fortunately he doesn’t go after this writer’s books or magazines—probably only because his mouth is too small. If he did, there would be real trouble. Despite Judith’s best efforts to keep the floor, bed and other Pug-reachable spaces free of paper, Puggo has an uncanny ability to sniff out tissues from open purses and tossed envelopes from the recycling bin. But his latest trick surprised even her.
J had her nose in a book, turning its pages rather than patting her pug. Suddenly, she heard a thud, and looked up to see that Puggo had knocked the CD holder off a nearby table, presumably with a head-butt. His target was a small paper napkin underneath the CD holder. He ignored her attempts to scold and distract him, so J only managed to grab half of the napkin while the Pug snarfed up the other half. He was so pleased with his efforts at getting both paper and attention, that he didn’t really mind being ordered to leave the room. Like many a parent, J was secretly amused by her little rascal’s antics but didn’t dare show it.
She was less amused a couple of days later when he ate her breakfast bun while she was out of the room.
