Girl and Dog

My parents brought their dog Emma up for the holidays ( they brought their cat also but she just hangs out in the guest room). Katie has a lot of fun with Emma, and I have to admit she is a pretty cool dog. Although she does have an unexplained obsession with balls. She also has a bad habit of getting the ball stuck under objects that she needs help removing them from ( which I think is part of the "game" for her)
Well she lost a ball under the couch and here Katie is trying to help her recover it.

Unfortunately they we unsuccessful and I had to step in. The ball was recovered and playing continued - until Emma chased the ball under the couch again!