I guess this story is real!
I am not normally a sceptical person.
But when I read the latest article from The Dodo about a corgi that freaked out when she saw a bush made to look like a dog I did wonder. But whatever it makes a nice story.
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Corgi Freaks Out When She Sees A Bush That Looks Just Like Her
“She looked confused and concerned” 😂
Lily Feinn
Published on 8/28/2020.
Luna isn’t usually scared of other dogs — in fact, she’s kinda bossy.
“Luna, like a lot of other corgis, has a big dog attitude in a smaller package,” Matt, Luna’s dad who asked that his last name not be included, told The Dodo. “She loves policing other dogs at the dog park.”

So it came as a surprise when the little dog freaked out when she met a larger, greener version of herself.
Luna and Matt were visiting a friend earlier this year when they spotted an adorable topiary in the neighbor’s yard. “I just thought it was hilarious ’cause I instantly thought it was a corgi-shaped hedge,” Matt said. “Maybe that’s just what my brain defaults to ’cause my dog is a corgi.”

Matt placed Luna in front of the hedge for a photo and it became clear she was not interested in making friends.
“I think she was afraid cause it was so large and maybe the way I reacted to it,” Matt said. “She looked confused and concerned.”
Matt was surprised to learn that his tough dog is actually a bit of a scaredy cat — when it comes to large plants, at least. “She has a pretty expressive face so it feels like I know what she’s thinking,” Matt said.

Matt snapped the photo of Luna and posted it to Twitter, with the caption: “Neighbors are a big fan of Luna apparently.”
People were so impressed by the likeness that the post quickly went viral. However, all the attention didn’t change Luna’s mind when it came to topiaries.
After eight years of living with Luna, Matt appreciates her now more than ever.
“She’s been great to have around,” Matt said. “The neighbors love her as well and I’m glad I can appreciate her more right now, having to stay home more often.”
But, to keep Luna happy, they haven’t walked by the bush since.
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It takes all sorts!
What a cute story! Love the topiary.
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Yes, that was quite a feat. Indeed, an ongoing feat as it doesn’t stop growing and I am speaking of the topiary!
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Fascinating, post, Paul. It really is amazing how dogs will react to some things.
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I guess, Tony, that I hadn’t realized that before but you are so correct.
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One of the greatest mysteries I live with is ‘what is going on in my dog’s mind’ at any given moment.
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I can’t recall if you have one or more dogs, Tony. I suspect that you have just one. For I think that your dog on its own is going to be much more contemplative of your feelings, if I can use the word, than you owning more than a single dog.
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Yes, I do only own one dog. Although we are bonded, I think she doesn’t really feel bad when I leave – Stress, that is. I think she just relaxes. When I return, sometimes after several hours, she seems cool and non-plused by my absence.
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I might be scared of it, too!
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Karen, I’m sure you are not alone!
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Oh how cute! And the topiary is amazing 👌
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Very much so, Kellie. And, yes, that cutting of the hedge must have taken time and talent!
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