Parking:

I pulled into a crowded parking lot and rolled down the car windows to make sure my Labrador had fresh air. She was stretched out on the back seat, and I wanted to impress upon her that she must remain there. I walked to the curb backward, pointing my finger at the car saying emphatically "Now you stay! Do you hear me? Stay!". The driver of a nearby car gave a startled look. " I don't know about you, lady but I usually just put my car in park!"