If you’re among the 47% of American households that owns one or more dogs, then you know what wonderful companions they can be.

Lots of dogs also have some funny play routines. If your four-legged friend has a favorite ball for playing fetch, he or she may run around you, almost begging you to “throw the ball already!”

Your pooch will probably continue to act in this assiduous (see definition and hear pronunciation below) manner until you finally give in…and most likely, you will!

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: What other types of assiduous behavior do pets sometimes demonstrate?

Assiduous: Constantly attentive, diligent, unceasing or persistent.

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