Putting The Treat Into Entreat

(Our office building is dog friendly. There’s a dog in the office across from ours is known for being very skittish. A coworker comes out into the hallway to find me scratching the dog’s head.)

Coworker: “Why does he love you? He never lets me pet him!”

Me: “Well, a dog like him needs a bit of coaxing. I’ve taken the time to get him to trust me.”

Coworker: “You give him treats, don’t you?”

Me: “Yeah…”