There is one word.
One word I utter one time.
No matter where in the house Emerson is, he comes running.
It’s his magic word. The thing he drops everything for. The thing he loves most in the world.
Strawberry.
I’m not sure how it became the ultimate for him. It just is.
Blueberry might get him to come on the fifth call.
But strawberry is like a beacon in the night summoning Bat-Dog.
Which made me wonder, what is my magic word? Coconut? Publishing-deal?
And what is yours?
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August 6, 2012 at 8:35 am
kford2007
peanut butter. No matter what they’re doing, they’ll come running for that.
August 6, 2012 at 11:11 am
Kourtney Heintz
Lol. That’s awesome!:)
August 6, 2012 at 9:11 am
Lisa Ann Hayes
Wow…a magic word! Well, I don’t know if it’s magic but it is my favorite—Love.
August 6, 2012 at 11:11 am
Kourtney Heintz
Aw definitely magical!
August 6, 2012 at 9:42 am
philosophermouseofthehedge
right now my magic word is “library” – works to get me out of the house – and able to leave without any additional list of errands…(respect for the written word?)
August 6, 2012 at 11:21 am
Kourtney Heintz
Ah your magic escape word. Love it!
August 6, 2012 at 11:39 am
philosophermouseofthehedge
Yep, say it and disappear!
August 6, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Kourtney Heintz
Perfect! I may borrow that in future.
August 6, 2012 at 1:44 pm
philosophermouseofthehedge
and if that doesn’t work, “books due” also seems to work magic
August 6, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Kourtney Heintz
That definitely motivates me!
August 6, 2012 at 10:11 am
La La
Cookie. Perhaps your dog and I should switch.
August 6, 2012 at 11:12 am
Kourtney Heintz
Lol. He will stir for cookie but not come tearing through the house.
August 6, 2012 at 11:13 am
La La
I will tear through your house for a cookie.
August 6, 2012 at 11:22 am
Kourtney Heintz
Lol. Thanks! I appreciate the effort!
August 6, 2012 at 10:49 am
berry
Calm
August 6, 2012 at 11:20 am
Kourtney Heintz
Nice!
August 6, 2012 at 11:11 am
Elliot
I think if you shouted chocolate, I would come running.
How was your trip?
August 6, 2012 at 11:23 am
Kourtney Heintz
Good one. Trip is still on. In LA for conference. Coastal drive was amazing as was napa! What an experience.
August 6, 2012 at 12:17 pm
mj monaghan
Hmm, this is a great question. “Blog” may be my word. For my little Duke, if I say “treat” he comes running.
August 6, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Kourtney Heintz
Blog. Wow. That’s really cool!
August 6, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Carrie Rubin
I’m ashamed to admit it, but it’s probably “chocolate.” Oh, and maybe “beach.”
August 6, 2012 at 2:01 pm
Kourtney Heintz
What if someone shouted chocolate beach?
August 6, 2012 at 2:10 pm
Carrie Rubin
Well, now, that would be better than Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory.
August 6, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Kourtney Heintz
Seriously. *dream *
August 6, 2012 at 1:36 pm
jmmcdowell
I’m with Elliot on this one: chocolate. I’m there.
August 6, 2012 at 2:23 pm
Kourtney Heintz
Chocolate seems to be winning the magic word contest.
August 6, 2012 at 2:38 pm
RescuedFromTheBottomDrawer
Another vote for “chocolate,” here. That is my serious weakness.
My dog knows a few words, though sometimes I wonder if he knows his own name, considering the way he responds. His favorite is definitely “cookie.” I swear he can hear it from a mile away. He also knows the word “bath,” but that one makes him hide under the bed.
August 6, 2012 at 4:12 pm
Kourtney Heintz
Lol. Seems to be a powerful magic word that sways many of my blog readers.
Dogs are so funny! I miss mine. Still in LA today and tomorrow. 
August 6, 2012 at 5:43 pm
CC MacKenzie
Vet!
OMG, even spelling it makes my mother’s dog cringe and do a belly walk under the bed. It’s so funny because the vet is lovely and treats him like a king. But nope, he knows even when my mother wrote the word down on a piece of paper that he was going to the vet for shots.
Bless him. He’s a West Highland terrior. I still miss him too.
Great post.
August 7, 2012 at 11:59 am
Kourtney Heintz
Wow he sounds like a smarty pants! My dog wails when we put him in the car and head to the vet. He seems to know the route.
August 6, 2012 at 11:05 pm
Audrey Kalman
Martini.
August 7, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Kourtney Heintz
Lol. That’s a fun one.
August 7, 2012 at 5:56 am
zelmare
How delightful! I will have to think about that – interesting question…
August 7, 2012 at 12:02 pm
Kourtney Heintz
Thanks. Think on my friend.
it’s funny how Emerson’s is so clear but I’m not quite sure what mine is either.
August 7, 2012 at 10:55 am
Running from Hell with El
Right now? Probably “Olympics.” What a great question!!
August 7, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Kourtney Heintz
Nice. I’ve been traveling and conferencing so I’ve missed most of that. But it can be very fun!
August 7, 2012 at 7:38 pm
Louise Behiel
tough question – I’m going to have to give it some thought. Perhaps ‘thanks” would do it. or help….but I’ll give it some thought
August 8, 2012 at 12:45 pm
Kourtney Heintz
Both worthy contenders!
August 8, 2012 at 4:19 pm
EllaDee
“Happy”, of course but “wine” gets a look in too
Wine means it’s time to stop for the day.
August 8, 2012 at 4:49 pm
Kourtney Heintz
Nice. Wine is lovely! Especially when it means EOD.
August 9, 2012 at 6:13 pm
4amWriter
Hmm, I don’t know if I have just one. But I have to say, the word “Mommy” does me in every time.
August 9, 2012 at 8:12 pm
Kourtney Heintz
Aw that’s a sweet one!