In the story "The Calling" by Kelley Armstrong, a character named Antone faces challenges with a dog that is uncooperative. The dog’s demeanor creates difficulties for Antone and others who try to manage it. Instead of responding positively, the dog chooses to lay down and growls, signaling its unwillingness to engage with anyone approaching it.

This situation highlights the complexity of animal behavior and the challenges that arise when attempting to handle a creature that is unwilling to cooperate. Antone's struggles with the dog illustrate themes of frustration and the difficulty of communication, both between humans and animals.