[ The bear-dog is far from the strangest thing he's encountered on his travels. It's far from the strangest thing he's even encountered in this world, but it doesn't mean he's eager to cuddle up to it or give it head-pets, side-stepping its advance quickly before smoothing his hair back into place. ]

Down. Heel.

[ Spoken firmly as he eyes the bear-dog, practically daring at it to jump on him. ]

Your owner must have never learned how to command you properly. Now... she must have approached because of the scent of the plants I was examining earlier.

[ He tugs a few buds loose from his travel pack to see if the bear-dog's presence has any effect. ]

It is not food so don't be so quick to put it in your mouth.