Pavlov in Circadia

This morning we had our scoops of food and our drinks of water, same as every other morning.

We went outside to use the bathroom.

We came back in.

At that very same moment, our Man came home from work. I know this because he walked in the front door, and he was wearing his nice work clothes and The Black Shoes. Hey!!! This is great! I love you!!! I run in circles! I lick The Black Shoes because I'm so happy to see you!

What? He was only bringing in the newspaper? He's saying goodbye and going back out the door?

You'll have to excuse me for looking stunned. Someone changed the rules without telling me.