The relationship between a boy and his dog is sacred. They are each others best friend. They do not so much tolerate as they desire the attention of each other. The dog is happy to have his friend standing on him to achieve his heart’s desire. The picture emanates joy, love and the deepest warmth of friendship.
An innocent kid can break the neck or back of an old dog without even knowing how it happened.
The relationship between a kid and a dog is sacred...but not fool proof.