Hey Bode, you are a handsome dude. I love your bright-eyed alertness as well as your general appearance. Even though your Mom says you may not be the brightest pooch on the planet, I suspect you are plenty smart enough to fulfill your mission. You may be a little over zealous with your demonstrations of affection but that certainly does not detract from your intellect or your worthiness whatsoever. If I understand your Mom correctly, you definitely have all the characteristics of a great companion. I hope you and your family have many more happy years together.