The dog in the story is described as being very stubborn and not very intelligent, likened to a mud fence. Stranahan, the character, gave the dog the name Strom because of these qualities. The description emphasizes the dog's lack of smarts and its stubborn nature, painting a humorous picture of the pet.
In a quote from the book Skinny Dip by Carl Hiaasen, it's said, "The dog proved to be as...