Honestly I think my favorite thing about DAO is the fact that, since Dog starts out at 100 approval, you can give his presents to the other companions for approval gains.
Warden: *hands Alistair a half-chewed bone*
Alistair: For me? That’s – wow, I mean. Wow!
The first time I played it, I didn’t realise that some gifts were ‘dog’ gifts, so I gave all the bones to Alistair? I thought he’d like them the most?? And he did??
This is my new favorite Dragon Age story