[ The dog certainly draws his attention — he can't remember if he's seen one running around all alone before and is just about to have a look around for its owner when he's sprayed by a fur-full of salty ocean water. Vampires aren't very sensitive to temperatures but cold water on hot skin is enough to make him flinch, anger quickly souring the semi-good mood he was in. ]
Oi! Stay put so I can flay you, ya flea-bitten mutt! [ Yep. Taking chase. ]