You have just walked into a house.  Outside the weather is inclement, but let's not go there.

Respectfully removing your shoes, you step onto the grey carpet that covers the floor.  A dog runs out, yipping and snapping at your denuded feet so you hurridly reshoe yourself.

You find yourself completely preoccupied with the dog and unable to further explore your surroundings.

Look at the dog.

Do not look at the dog.