Every time Noxeema even mentions the word dog he can't help but wince. It was one of the reasons why Lan Zhan never mentioned them. Then again, any time he would hear one bark or come towards him he would hide behind the younger of the Twin Jades. His soulmate was so good at protecting him.
"They're evil beasts with razor sharp teeth that want to tear you apart," he states simply. It didn't matter to him if the owner had the beast on a leash or not. This all would've been better if he didn't feel like he was running for his life.
Though, he does give Noxeema a bit of a smile even if the fear was evident and still there," Thank you!" Though, as an after thought," I probably should've stayed in my tree." Those vile beasts couldn't climb trees.