Toby the Puppy joined our family not quite four years ago.

You know how smart he is. You know how sweet he is and you know that my wife and I fell in love with him quite nearly at very first sight.

He also is a comic. He’s a comedian.

Every single day since he became a member of our family has brought laughter to my wife and me. Toby the Puppy has made us laugh every day.

He gives us a look. When he wants either of us to throw one of his toys, he stands there shooting glances at me, then my wife, then back at me, then back at my wife. Back and forth he goes. We howl in laughter.

When he wants us to toss a toy, he brings it to our feet. He then stands there, crouched low on his front legs. It’s almost as if he’s toeing the starting line at a sprint. I grab the toy, toss it and off he goes. Again … we laugh.

He is relentless. His energy is unending. His ability to make us laugh knows no bounds.

We love to laugh with him. If laughter is the best medicine, then I don’t mind overdosing with Toby the Puppy.