5. we love getting wet especially when it's hot
4. we love attention and being loved which involves fighting for dominant status
3. we love chasing birds and squirrels and have almost been successful in catching them
2. we love treats and do most anything to get them, including peeing in the appropriate places
1. we've had fleas
We're dog enough that we don't need one, unless the fleas come back.
I'd much rather have them biting the dog instead of me and in that case I'm sure any dog will be over joyed to join our family.