I see it as a long term investment

Cristian: Dana, what is this?

Dana: Oh. Um. Yeah, that’s like a treat thing I got for the dogs.

Cristian: It looks like a can of Easy Cheese.

Dana: Well, it’s the same idea.

Cristian: Except it says “Liver Pate” on the side.

Dana: Well, yeah, the guy at the store said that was the flavor his dogs like best.

Cristian: How much did this cost?

Dana: Before I tell you, can I please explain how it relates to my dog training philosophy?

Cristian: No, seriously, how much did it cost?

Dana: See, I want to teach Columbo what he can and can’t chew on, and so the things I give him to chew on need to be really, really exciting and yummy so that he’s rewarded for using them.

Cristian: How much did it cost?

Dana: We’ll save money in the long run when he doesn’t eat our shoes!!!!!

Cristian: You scraped the price tag off on purpose, didn’t you?

Dana: Ok, Ok. Ten dollars.

Cristian: Ten dollars?! 

Dana:  You only need a teaspoon at a time!! It’s good for his coat!

Cristian: We’re eating rice and beans and the dogs are eating liver pate.

Dana: That’s only sort of true.