"And they are growing too. The lady at the store where we got them says puppies eat more because they need the energy," Diarmuid pushes Grey off his lap and then pulls a small bag of dog treats out of his coat pocket. "One thing we have taught them is how to sit. Grey, sit!" The boy holds out a treat to Grey and the puppy sits down, watching the treat hopefully. After a moment, Diarmuid gives it to him, "See! When they are jumping, we can tell them to sit and they will stop!"