A couple of weeks ago we were at their house for an overnight. Dexter has claimed the top of the couch as his resting spot, a habit Christina is less than fond of! So, every time he would get up on the furniture, she would say "Dexter, down!" In this stage of mimicking, Silas followed suit! All day and night Silas followed the doggie around the house waving his arms and saying, "Woof, woof, DOWN!" Eventually Christina gave in and told Silas it was ok if Dexter took it easy. Silas let out a big sigh as if all his work had been in vain!
However, the rule was not quickly forgotten! We decided to surprise Silas with a visit to auntie and uncle's the next weekend. As soon as we turned into the driveway, Silas sat up, got a concerned look on his face and said, "Woof, woof, down, DOWN!!"
He's clearly a first-born rule follower!!