True story: My dog once grabbed a pair of my son’s dirty, smelly socks and put them under the Christmas tree with the wrapped presents. We thought her “gift” was hilarious—she was sharing something ...

Indeed, of all the funny little things dogs do that mean, "please pet me," this one is Hampton's favorite. "That single paw on your knee, hand or laptop keyboard feels almost human," Hampton shares.

The Cocker Spaniel is one of the world's most well-loved dogs and is most recognizable from the movie Lady and the Tramp.