Semantics

Today I invented a new word.  Our dog, Hermann, has decided to talk to us.  He discovered that when he breathes heavily, we immediately take notice.  At first, we thought he was having some sort of respiratory crisis.  We ran over to see what was the matter.  He was very pleased, and obviously not in distress.  The next day he did it again, with the same results.  "Ah.  When I do this, my humans pay attention."  In a matter of days, we realized that he was using panting to give us information.  He would go near his food dish and pant.  Sure enough, he was out of food or water.  When we were eating something he really wanted, he would not only sit nearby, but pant loudly for a bite.  Usually, at about ten in the morning, he and Vinson take a walk.  Today Vince was on the computer.  Hermann came to the door of the computer room and panted.  Then he lay down and waited.  Vinson kept doing what he was doing.  Hermann stood up and panted more LOUDLY.  "I think Mr. Hermann is ready for his walk."  Vince came to a stopping point and took the dog,  Hermann looking very smug as they went out.  I decided to name this form of communication, combining participation, anticipation and pant,  I came up with panticipation.  Now I am looking smug.