When I was a kid, I always remember wanting a dog.

My parents were unmoved by this fact, filling our home instead with fish, a bird and even a couple of cats.

Never a dog.

The road we lived on was way too busy, they said. They were totally correct, but that fact constantly went right over my head.

I eventually got over my need for a dog, but I'm always jealous of people who have those "great" pet dogs. 

Johnna is one of those people. She brought her sweet miniature Schnauzer to the studio back in July.

I swear I spent the entire session wondering where this small wonder's zipper was. You know, the zipper that, when pulled, would reveal a miniature human hidden beneath the sweet furry exterior.

It was entertaining watching Johnna and Asher interact, he playing up to her for a treat and then stubbornly teasing her on and off. Dogs are way too smart - and playful.

In my head, I have a fantastic picture of them snuggled on the couch watching television or taking walks together. They just click.

I think I might have been able to sway my dad on a dog like Asher - small, well-behaved, sweet.

Everyone should have such a great buddy!