Bah, fine. Just let her put on pants first. Piggy back rides are no place for mage robes.

Oh, right! You asked about that. I believe the Cullen player got it as an AC reward, because mabari are one of the things you can get. There was a breeder who sent mabari to Skyhold, and others who have adopted strays or have mabari of their own, so you could play out puppy play dates if you want!

Or just hand it off to Christine and say he has important business and it is imperative she watch his dog. Then he can hide behind a bush and snicker at her holding the smelly thing out at arm's length, having no idea what to do with it!