Match the situation to the correct mood. Your Bassett Hound puppy runs toward you as you call his name. He runs as fast as his stubby uncoordinated legs can carry him toward the sound of your voice. As he runs, one of his long ears gets caught under him and he trips a little; then he trips a lot. The puppy tumbles head over rear, as a little brown snowball, down the hill. He gets up, shakes his head, keeps running toward you, and then trips again. You are now crying from laughing so hard as you go to pick up your puppy and reward his efforts with a big hug.