I brought my boyfriend home, and my dog started acting strangelybarking at him and hopping in place. Later, I discovered the reason behind this odd behavior.
A few weeks earlier, Id met a guy. Charming, thoughtful, attentivelike something out of a novel. He brought me flowers for no reason, sent sweet messages every morning, and treated me with care. I was sure: this was the one. My person.
Wed met at his place a few times, so when he suggested coming over to mine, I agreed without hesitation. I live alone except for my doggentle and calm, never barking at anyone, not even the mailman.
But the moment we stepped into the yard, my dog lost it. He barked wildly, ears pinned back, jumping around like crazy. Id never seen him like that.
“Guess he doesnt like your vibe,” I joked, trying to ease the tension.
My boyfriend forced a smile, but I could see his discomfort.
“Maybe put him away? He might bite,” he muttered.
“Dont worry, hes harmless. Probably just hates your cologne,” I said, taking the dog inside and locking him in the kitchen. But he wouldnt stopscratching the door, howling, barking like he sensed danger.
My boyfriend said he felt uneasy, couldnt stay… and left.
After that, he vanished. No calls, no texts. Gone. A week later, I found out something horrifyingand then I understood my dogs behavior.
Days later, I saw him on the news. Arrested. Under the influence, hed driven into someone at a crosswalk.
I stood frozen, phone in hand, a single question looping in my mind: What if my dog hadnt sensed it? If hed stayed? If Id gone to sleep while he was in that state?
Ill never doubt an animals instincts again. Sometimes, they know far more than we do.
