Fetch of a different sort

Dahlia's standard idea of fetch, when she's actually interested in it, is essentially this:

1. Mom throws ball (squeaky toy, frisbee, glove...).
2. Dahlia runs and gets the toy.
3. Dahlia runs back near Mom.
4. Dahlia lays down to squeak said toy.

A variation that she sometimes employs is:

1. Mom throws ball (squeaky toy, frisbee, glove...).
2. Dahlia runs and gets the toy.
3. Dahlia runs to Mom.
4. Dahlia darts away and a game of keep away ensues.
5. Mom catches up to Dahlia and a game of tug ensues.

Either way, Dahlia loves it.

But lately, she's added a new twist. She's learning to throw the ball back. That's right. She's running back around me, shaking her head around and then tossing the ball near me. Then she's waiting for me to "fetch" it and toss it for her again.

I think this dog is very empathetic with humans. She tries smiling like us. And now she tries playing fetch like us. Soon she'll be walking on her hind legs (she's already learning to stand on them) and playing on the internet. Watch out world! Here comes Dahlia!