"Stupid mutt," Jon muttered before stating in a louder tone, "No, there's no danger. And 'high-spirited' is definitely not the way I'd describe it." Raising his voice, he called out to the rapidly disappearing figure, "He's a jackass!" A series of yips echoed back, returning Jon's sentiment in a very obviously amused tone.
Jon considered making a rude gesture in response, but Tom was already over the next hill and out of sight. Instead, he turned toward Spencer, "You okay?"