[Her mention of the dog causes him to shift his attention to the two canines. The corgi barks playfully at Toby, not at all intimidated, despite being a bit smaller than the black hound.]

Oh yeah, I figured I let him out to stretch his legs. [Getting down to a squat he lets out his hand, beckoning to the young corgi.] Yo, Chiko, c'mere.

[After one more sniff of Toby, the corgi bounds toward Beat, placing his snout on the palm of his hand expecting pats and scritches. Beat's face grows soft as he obliges his new pet.]

This here's Hachiko. He's only been with me for a coupla days.