Initially, George and Zoe were excited to have Rex around, but his unexpected behavior started to worry them. According to Corey, Rex had always been a calm and well-behaved dog, so this sudden change left them perplexed and concerned. As the barking and scratching persisted, uncertainty gnawed at George, prompting him to reach out to Corey. He picked up the phone and dialed Corey’s number, hoping he could shed some light on Rex’s puzzling behavior.
George quickly filled Corey in on Rex’s odd behavior, his voice sounded worried. Corey, on the other end of the line, was baffled. Each word from George made him picture a Rex he barely recognized. In an attempt to ease George and Zoe’s concerns, Corey expressed his thoughts: “I’m wondering if Rex’s stress is because I’m not around”.