"See Something, Say Something" -JustJoJan & SoCS Daily Prompt

(Pictures of pup provided below...you'll want to see them. Who doesn't like puppies?)
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To be fair, I wouldn't say this is my FAVORITE saying due to it's origin, which came about after the 9/11 attacks. The campaign, "If you see something, say something," was launched to raise awareness to get citizens and communities playing an important part in helping to prevent further terrorism. It was not a good time in the country, but it provided a way for the public and the regular Joe to feel as those they were helping to prevent any further tragedies, such as that day, from happening again. 

So, no. That is definitely not what has caused it to become a mumbled and spoken saying in my home, or anywhere for that matter, when I describe our sweet Penelope. Penelope is a  one-year-old, 12-pound Shih-tzu/Bichon mix. She is pure delight, pure princess, spoiled by all, given everything, and full of kisses and playtime. 

But she is also very much a, "See Something, Say Something," kinda pup. And boy, does she take it to the extreme! Nobody, and I mean NOBODY and NOTHING, better come up in her space within at least ten miles, because she will know and she will say something about it. I will know about it. You will know about. The neighbors will know about it. 

Bark, bark, bark - "There's a dog on the lawn! I know we live in a townhouse and this is a communal grassy area for all! But get 'em out of here! That's my poop and pee place!"
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Bark, bark, bark - "Kirby, the neighbor, has stepped out for a smoke! Stranger danger!" 
Bark, bark, bark - "Kids are playing ten blocks over! I wanna play with them!" 
Bark, bark, bark - "Postman! Postman! Postman! He sucks! I just know it, without knowing it!"

She has become quite the "Karen" of dogs. A total turd in this regard. 

It's an issue. We are fully aware. It started when she was quite young. It's quite possible it began from trauma when she was attacked on a neighborhood walk by a neighbors large dog when she was only a few pounds big. That same dog went after her, unleashed once again, a few months later. We think it's her anxiety and also her breed. she is not a fan of other dogs except my mother's dog, Tilly (see last slide). Once she knows the human or can have a minute to approach the human on her terms, she's cool with ya. 

But from a distance, dog or human, she wants to beat your @$$    :) 

Again, let me reiterate, we are aware and we are trying. Besides the constant need to "See something, say something," she is the greatest and sweetest addition to our family hands down! 

Just Jot It January, hosted by Linda G. Hill
​Stream of Consciousness Saturday by Shelley