I brought my boyfriend home, and my dog started acting strangelybarking at him and jumping around. Later, I discovered why.
A few weeks ago, I met a guycharming, attentive, like something out of a romance novel. He gave me flowers for no reason, sent sweet morning texts, and treated me with care. I was sure he was the one.
Wed met at his place a few times, so when he suggested coming to mine, I agreed without hesitation. I live alone, except for my gentle, quiet dog, who never barksnot even at the mailman.
The moment we stepped into the yard, my dog lost itbarking, ears pinned, bouncing wildly. I was stunned. This had never happened before.
“Guess she doesnt like your vibe,” I joked, trying to ease the tension.
He forced a smile but looked uneasy.
“Maybe put her away? Wouldnt want her biting me,” he mumbled.
“Relax, shes harmless. Maybe she just hates your cologne,” I said, locking her in the kitchen. But she kept scratching, howling, and barking like she sensed danger.
He claimed he felt too uncomfortable to stay and left.
Then he vanishedno calls, no texts. Gone. A week later, I learned the horrifying truth, and suddenly, my dogs behavior made sense.
I saw him on the newsarrested for hitting a pedestrian while driving under the influence.
Trembling, I wondered: What if my dog hadnt sensed it? What if hed stayed? What if Id fallen asleep while he was in that state?
Now, I never doubt an animals instincts.
Sometimes, they know far more than we do.
