Writers can use (blank) to build suspense.

Order or sequence of events on the plot

Sequencing refers to the components of a story — the beginning, middle, and end to keep these events in order. Each event causes or leads to the next event. Events of the plot gives birth to a problem called the conflict. These are some strategies followed by the writers to produce suspense in their writing.

i would just say something like,

i need to go outside owner to pee, hold on owner let me mark this tree. i'm thirsty now "starts drinking water" now i am tired. what are you eating owner can i have some, you can't refuse my cute puppy eyes.

just make sure you write that in your own words that way you don't get in trouble.