Halloween is nearly upon us, and the spirit of the scare is in everyone -- especially this husky dog.
Our canine friend is remarkably spooked by this fake rat decoration, circling it warily and barking up a storm.
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But hey, we can't blame the pup for wanting to protect his home from things that go bump in the night -- even if they're plastic.
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This photo taken Oct. 4, 2009 shows pugs Mochi, left, and Olive posing for a photo dressed in their Halloween costumes at flowers at their home in Huntington Beach Calif. The stepsisters have been geisha girls, surfer girls and sushi over the years. They may not understand the tradition, but "pugs understand positive energy," explained dog owner, partner and costume designer Lisa Woodruff. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
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Dog wearing cow mask, Halloween
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Italian Greyhound dog dressed as a vampire.
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Jack russel and halloween
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An English Bulldog in costume as the bride of Frankenstein
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Halloween party dog
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Pets Halloween Costumes
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This photo taken Oct. 4, 2009 shows pugs Mochi, left, and Olive posing for a photo dressed as Geisha girls at they're home in Huntington Beach Calif. The stepsisters have been geisha girls, surfer girls and sushi over the years. They may not understand the tradition, but "pugs understand positive energy," explained dog owner, partner and costume designer Lisa Woodruff. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
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This product image courtesy of PetSmart shows the Top Paw Pumpkin Costume. Pet owners will dress up millions of dogs this month for Halloween parades, parties, pictures, contests or candy hunts. (AP Photo/PetSmart)
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Pets Halloween Costumes
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This photo taken Oct. 4, 2009 shows Mochi, a 4 year old pug from Huntington Beach, Calif. dressed by her owner Lisa Woodruff as a Geisha girl at her home. The stepsisters have been geisha girls, surfer girls and sushi over the years. They may not understand the tradition, but "pugs understand positive energy," explained dog owner, partner and costume designer Lisa Woodruff. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
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Heroic Pomeranian
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Dog in squirrel costume
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Dog wearing witch hat on pumpkins
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Yellow Labrador wearing Halloween costume
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Boston terrier in princess costume
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Pets Halloween
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This product image courtesy of PetSmart shows the Top Paw Bee Costume. Pet owners will dress up millions of dogs this month for Halloween parades, parties, pictures, contests or candy hunts. (AP Photo/PetSmart)
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