The Haints

Gilligan is either the best or worst watch dog ever.

For such a little guy he sure packs a load of spunk and he's always - I mean always - on high alert for an intruder, trespasser or threat.

If someone is even walking down the road the alarm is sounded with his very scary mixed terrier bark.

After the sun goes down the threat level increases to RED. Especially if the windows are open.

Because that is when the haints come out.

Girlfriend and Little Buddy will be snoozing peacefully when all of a sudden Gilligan will leap to his feet, howl the alarm call and run to the nearest open window to peer into the darkness. This is usually followed by sharp barks and glances to the adults in the room for further instructions.

The haints are out and there's no way they're going to find their way into the house if he has anything to do with it

Haints? What are haints?

Well - as my buddy Bill from Oklahoma would describe them, haints are those amorphous beings that materialize out of nowhere. They're usually to be found in the dark and their sole purpose is to taunt your dog. And wise old Bill would thoughtfully conclude that...

The dog can bark all it wants to only there haint 'nuthin there.