[“Borf!” says Sumo, suddenly energized by Connor’s arrival. He stands up, stretching out his back. Turning toward the kitchen, his wagging tail brushing against Connor, before he trots over to Hank.

Not so much as a “borf” or a “boof” for Hank. No, Sumo grabs his food bowl in his mouth and brings it back to Connor. Nudging it toward him.

“Boof,” says Sumo, amicably.]