Independence Day According to the Dog

[tiger_spot]

Being a Somewhat Compressed Version of Events

Galen: What the hell was that?!
us: Nothing. It's fine.
Galen: No, shit, those are explosions! We're under attack! FEAR! FIRE! FOES!
us: Yeah, okay, they're explosions. But they're fine! Nothing to worry about.
Galen: Are you sure? Perhaps you did not hear the explosions. THOSE WERE EXPLOSIONS, GUYS.
us: Trust us, we know what we're talking about. Do we look worried?
Galen: No... but you TOTALLY SHOULD.
us: It's all right. We know. Everything is okay.
Galen: You're not taking this seriously.
us: No. No, we're not.

Those of you who have heard my dog cuss can perhaps envision this more accurately. Ah, hounds.

Comments

[mrissa.livejournal.com]

Ista had a mostly okay year this year. timprov and I were gone at a concert, so she had to make sure several times that markgritter was okay and not too scared. Seriously, she totally fakes this: "...I was just checkin' on ya, monkey. Wanted to make sure you weren't freaking out. Ooookay. Well, if you're fine then." She saunters.

Apparently there was one moment where she stopped sauntering and started trying to dig a hole in markgritter's office floor, but let us pass over that.

[inflectionpoint.livejournal.com]

The kittons are also not thrilled about explosions.

There was a competition to see how many could fit all the way under the bed at one time.

They are calmer now.

[phoenixpdx.livejournal.com]

For the next round of explosive holidays, may I strongly suggest getting some sedative medication from your vet to calm his anxiety? It's really hard on dogs, especially ones with sensitive ears.