I have one that plays tag too. I have to yell out "where's my Donut?" and she pokes her head out around the corner of the room she's in so I can 'find' her and boop her nose

I appreciate your explanation. It does help me understand this situation better.

Moveover, I appreciate you using e.g. instead of i.e.

Strontium Goat from the Thursday Next books by Jasper Fforde

The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra

Call me ... Betty