Describe the way that Dave's attitude toward George has changed from the time they first get him to the end of the novel.

Do some research on the Great Dane. In what ways is George's personality like that of a typical Great Dane? How is it different?

Consider the way that Dave is the one who winds up taking care of George even though he wasn't the one who really wanted a dog to start with. Do you believe this is fair to Dave? Consider also that the dog was Dave's gift to Christie for agreeing to move to Tucson, does it make it any more fair to Dave since he is getting to live in his hometown?

Which one of George's odd traits do you find most interesting? Why?

Why do you believe that George is so indifferent to Annabel when she first...