I started my first day at the website job with a phone meeting, and, of course, Evie--or Evee as I'm want to refer to her as--needed to be heard too. The conversation went something like...
Me: So how do I do this very important thing?
Boss: Oh it's super easy. All you do is--
Evee: Bark! BARK! BAAAAARK!
Me: I'm sorry. I have a dog.
Boss (unhearing): and you just--
Evee: bark! BAARK!
I'm not sure if my boss simply didn't hear the overly enthusiastic dog vying for attention from yours truly. Despite my best efforts to find doggie treats in the pantry--Evee was really excited at this move, and followed me, quiet--I came up for naught, which upset her even more, resulting in more barking.
I tried giving her a handful of her dog food, but that was a big cheat, which she let me know.
So was tackling her to the ground and trying to distract her with belly rubs.
Unappeased, I got to the end of the instructions with...
Boss: Super easy right?
Me (breathless from trying to tackle my loud dog): Super! I just think it would be easier once I get the log-in.
Boss: Oh of course. I'll show you again in person later.
Me: Sounds great.
And--whew--that's how I got through that.