**Norbert Barkah and the Dinner Dilemma**

Once upon a time, in a cozy little house on the edge if the forest, lived a friendly German shepherd dog named Norbert Barkah. Norbert was not just any dog; he had a shiny coat, a wagging tail, and a heart full of love. But Norbert had one tiny quirk—he was a fussy eater!

Mama Sue, Norbert's beloved owner, always prepared the tastiest meals for him. She would cook up warm ground turkey, but there was one secret ingredient that Norbert would only eat: pumpkin! If Mama Sue mashed the pumpkin into his turkey just right, Norbert would happily gobble it up. But if there were any vegetables, oh dear, Norbert would turn his nose up and walk away with a little huff.

One sunny afternoon, Mama Sue decided to make Norbert his favorite meal. She carefully prepared the turkey, mixed in the pumpkin, and warmed it just enough to make it deliciously cozy. But as she placed the bowl down, Norbert sat there, looking at his food with a skeptical tilt of his head.

“Norbert,” Mama Sue said with a grin, “I’ve made your favorite! It’s pumpkin turkey time!” But Norbert just sniffed the bowl and looked back at her, his eyes sparkling with mischief.

Mama Sue chuckled. “I see what you’re doing! You’re waiting for cheese, aren’t you?” Norbert wagged his tail, as if to say, “Maybe!” You see, if Mama Sue really wanted him to eat something, she knew all she had to do was sprinkle a little cheese on top.

But today, Mama Sue had a plan. She picked up a piece of plastic wrap and said, “Oh, Norbert, if you’re not going to eat, I’ll just cover this up and put it in the fridge. Maybe it will taste better later!” She held the wrap over the bowl, and Norbert’s ears perked up. He loved his warm turkey and pumpkin, and he certainly didn’t want it to go cold!

In a flash, Norbert jumped up, his tail wagging like a joyful flag. He raced over to his bowl and began to munch away, the delicious aroma filling his nose. Mama Sue laughed, “See? I knew you were just playing a game!”

As Norbert happily chewed, Mama Sue watched him with a smile. She loved how clever her furry friend was. After finishing his meal, Norbert looked up at Mama Sue with big, grateful eyes, and she knew that he was not just hungry for food but also for love and attention.

From that day on, whenever Norbert seemed picky, Mama Sue would remind him of their little game. Sometimes, she would even try adding a sprinkle of cheese, just to see his tail wag even faster!

And so, Norbert Barkah learned that mealtime could be fun, especially when it meant spending time with Mama Sue. Each night, after his tasty pumpkin turkey, Norbert would curl up beside Mama Sue on the couch, dreaming of adventures, cheese, and of course, more warm meals.

And as the moonlight bathed the cozy house, Norbert drifted off to sleep, knowing that tomorrow would bring another delicious dinner, and perhaps a little more pumpkin too.

**The End.**

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