My Senior Dog Still Fears His Own Shadow

You’d think after 11 years, Max would have figured out that his tail is attached to him. But nope. Every so often, I’ll catch him in the living room, spinning in circles, barking at his own behind like it’s a ghost that just won’t quit. It’s both hilarious and a little sad—like, buddy, you’ve survived thunderstorms, vacuum cleaners, and that one time you ate an entire sock. But your own tail? Still the ultimate nemesis. Sometimes I wonder if he’s just pretending for attention, but the look of genuine betrayal on his face says otherwise. I guess some fears just stick with us, no matter how old or wise we get. Maybe we’re all just a little bit like Max—occasionally startled by the parts of ourselves we can’t quite escape. Pet owners, please tell me your animals are just as dramatic? #PetLife #SeniorPets #Relatable #Pets