Baird groans slowly taking the hand of the stranger "Thanks mister, though I really love horses, I'm hoping to get picked to be a ranger or a horse master. Onyx here is just my pet, she's not very bright and none of the villagers want a dog that is just a extra mouth so I take care of her and she keeps me company." He smiled as the man petted the dog, Onyx gave a soft ruff enjoying the attention immediately forgetting the squirrel debacle.