Benjamin's Big Question

Benjamin is an apricot-colored standard poodle. He has been wondering for a long time whether he's really a dog or a person dressed in a poodle costume. He needs your help to figure this out. He'll tell you why he's so confused and will ask you a lot of questions, which you can help him answer.

Do you have a dog who thinks he or she is really a person in a dog suit? Most dogs are not able to talk about their confusion, but Benjamin is very chatty. It's very important for him to find out the truth. Can you please help him figure it out?