It wasn’t so much the kiss; but the full interaction—it came up to me and wanted to see my son who was covered up in his stroller and not facing the enclosure, then it was seemingly satisfied with my reaction, and left.

Of course my dog will whine for food, or smack it’s water dish with her nose, but this felt much different akin to similar experiences I’ve had with strangers who smile and comment about how adorable my son was as an infant.