I pulled into a crowded parking lot and rolled down the car windows to make sure my Labrador Retriever had fresh air. She was stretched out laying on the back seat, and I wanted to impress upon her that she must remain there. I walked to the curb backward, pointing my finger and saying loudly..... "Now you stay. Do you hear me? Stay! Stay!"
The driver of a nearby car ~ perhaps noting that I am a blonde gave me an odd look and said, "Why not just put it in park?"