I’m not the kind of dog who runs up to greet every new face with a wag and a bounce. When someone I don’t know steps into my space, I hang back a little. I watch. I listen. My ears tilt, my nose twitches, and I try to figure out who they are before I decide how I feel. It’s not that I don’t like people... I just need a moment to be sure everything’s okay. Loud voices and sudden movements make my heart beat faster than I’d like, so I prefer the quiet corners of the world. Give me a soft spot to lie down, a gentle breeze, and someone who understands that calm is my comfort, and I’m happy. I don’t need chaos or excitement. I like things steady, predictable, and peaceful. Once I know you, though, it’s different. I’ll come a little closer. Maybe rest my head near you, just to show I trust you. I’m loyal in a quiet way, the kind that doesn’t shout but stays. I keep things calm because that’s how I feel safe... and when I feel safe, that’s when you see the real me.