Qannik’s philosophy in life is really simple – do not work too hard. If you ever do, you have raised expectations for the next time. And Q-Tip is a master at managing expectations.

Yes, Kiska, that does look like a potential threat.

As Chief of Security, Kiska rallies the troops to respond to various dangers around Chez Herd. At her first alarm, every pup races to the fenceline to present a unified show of force. A furry contingent of wooing Siberian Huskies sends most any creature crashing away from the house and into the woods. Even Queen Natasha responds if the threat requires it, such as our bigger neighbors like coyote and bear.

Yes, yes, that smells like a potential threat.

One giant cotton ball, however, always seems to be the last one to respond, assuming he reacts at all. Despite years of coaching, he just doesn’t see security as a part of his job description. Often, the threat has passed and the security force is breaking up upon Qannik’s arrival. And that happens when he actually leaves the porch rather than just lazily sitting up and watching the action.

You weren’t expecting me to actually do something about a potential threat, were you?

Of course, that raises a very critical question. Exactly what is Q-Tip’s job in The Herd?

To look cute, of course.