Life without Bandit

Life has gone on without Bandit.  He was the pack leader in our house but we have noticed at least one thing Bo has tried to take over..though it's not quite the same.   The night treat.  Bandit was always the one who reminded Scott that it was "Time" for the evening flippy treat.   Bandit was very persistent.  He would sit by Scott, first just stare, then paw them, and if Bandit was still ignored he would try to jump onto Scott's lap.  Scott would confirm, "Ok Night Treat". Then all the dogs would jump up from wherever they were and get their evening chew.

Bo has taken this on with a twist of his own.  The amazing thing is he is just as determined as Bandit was.  He does not give up, it starts with a stare, then a paw goes up, and if he is still ignored, both paws.  "Oh, its time, you want your treat?" which is followed by a woof and then Otto jumps off the couch and both get their nighttime chew.  Yes, this does sound exactly like what Bandit used to do, but here is the twist.  Let's say Bo decides its treat time at 7:00 pm by pestering Scott, then at 8 pm he will do it again, this time Bo will direct all his attention at me.  So, if I give them another treat, maybe just something small, then in about half hour or so, he will go back to Scott and do it again.  It's like he has short term memory loss...or he is just that smart??