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madelaine petsch, twenty-three, cisfemale, she/her. — SAVANNAH WALSH was just spotted out and about in los angeles with their signature VINTAGE DENIM OVERALLS. the paparazzi tried to be subtle, but the ACTRESS caught them snapping pictures and DARTED INTO THE NEAREST SHOP. they jetted off to A SECLUDED, PRIVATE BEACHFRONT before getting asked about HER UPCOMING SERIES FINALE this time, which kinda coincides with their notorious WARY attitude towards fame, doesn’t it?

HELLO hello , i’m bay & this is my sweet lil savannah ! actress , sports fanatic , dog lover , confirmed adhd ball of energy ( as far as you know ) . if she had a label , it’d be the benevolent , and . . . well , let’s just get right into this !

· ☆ . 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚋𝚊𝚜𝚒𝚌𝚜 !

full legal name : savannah raine walsh . –– her mother had a hand in her middle name , and boy was that woman a hippie . age : twenty three . gender : cis-female . nicknames : sav , savvy , little walsh ( when in context with her older brother ) pronouns : ( she/her ) occupation : actress ; sophie turner career claim . inspiration : listen . . . there’s a reason i chose sophie . also jane sloane . details : growing up with just her father and her brother , for the most part , sav was very much the tomboy type , and despite her father’s history in the mlb , the walsh kids often spent time away from him and lived a relatively normal life . this made sav’s climb to fame a bit more of an adjustment , but people seem to love the down - to - earth way she has about her . after wrapping an iconic fantasy series ( think game of thrones ) and starring in a blockbuster ( think dark phoenix ) , everyone seems to be wondering what’s next for america’s favorite sweetheart .

· ☆ . 𝚋𝚊𝚌𝚔𝚐𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚍 !

micah “mickey” walsh came from nothing . he was a natural born athlete with the drive of a kid who had nothing to lose and everything to gain , and he could’ve stepped right out of high school and onto a minor league baseball diamond , but his parents –– loony as they seemed –– insisted he go to college first , and he spent four years playing for vanderbilt , where he met his wife marnie . they fell in love , hard and fast , and by their senior year , they were throwing together a shotgun wedding in order to say their vows before her baby bump began to show .

the first few years were a whirlwind with mickey never giving up his dreams of having a family and having a professional baseball career. two years in , he was called up to the big leagues , and thus began the ICONIC career of mickey walsh , second baseman and a monster at bat . after three years in the mlb , the walsh family grew , and when SAVANNAH RAINE was born in chicago , illinois , wrigley field filled to capacity celebrated .

three years later , mickey was traded to the boston red sox , and the walsh family moved again . for some time , things were well , and they appeared to be living the dream . mickey loved boston , and boston loved the walshes , so much so , that contract after contract was renewed at fenway . when savannah was five , however , tragedy struck and her mother fell ILL . by the time sav was six , she’d succumbed entirely to her illness , leaving her and her brother , luke , to grow up without a mother .

the walsh family was devastated , mickey taking indefinite time off from his career to be with his children . his parents moved to boston shortly there after to help out with things around the house . mickey tried to keep a happy way about him , but after a season out , everyone could tell he was itching to get back , if only for the DISTRACTION of the game . . . so luke & sav grew up darting around fenway park . they attended every home game , stayed up to watch all of the away games , and they genuinely loved it . babysitters chased after them in exhaustion , and their grandparents did the most they could to raise them right .

savannah was always a FIERY little thing , and it had nothing to do with the red locks she’d inherited from her mother . she was joyful and playful , kind and a lot for any one person to handful . she asked too many questions and had QUITE a knack for theatrics . most of all , though , from a young age , she was simply good . . . and she really never expected to get into acting .

all of that energy had to go somewhere , though , and seeing as she was dramatic as is . . . she was enrolled in dance classes and school theatre projects . she took a liking to acting , starring in school plays and toying around writing her own short films . in high school , savannah was everywhere . . . spread far too thin . but hey ! keeping busy is what this girl lives for !

at sixteen , she enrolled at an acting camp during the summer in los angeles , and this is when she found out that her family and friends weren’t simply full of shit , like she’d assumed . she had talent , and she could make a career of acting . . . and unlike others , her rise was a bit too quick . she spent the summer going to auditions , and her BREAKOUT role was one of her first . . . v much a sansa on game of thrones type of deal .

sav finished off high school through a personal tutor and online schooling , but NOT going to college , for either of the walsh kids , was never an option . so she wagered a gap year from her father , so she could film seasons 2 & 3 of her show . other seasons were filmed during summer months , on breaks , and on long weekends . she SPED through her degree at new york university , and graduated in 3 , freeing up time to act full time .

there’s a GENUINE way about her that just . . . captures people , when she isn’t in character . in interviews , on talk shows , on red carpets . . . she’s just blatantly very soft , very sweet . skeptics think it’s an act , but anyone who KNOWS savannah knows that the only thing she fronts for the camera is constant energy . ya girl is tired . . . all the time , but will never admit to it !

after one of the most watched television series finales of all time and a franchise film –– along the lines of x-men/marvel –– stunning the box office , savannah is taking a moment to SLOW DOWN , because she’s never exactly done so . . . right now , she’s trying to figure out where to take her career next with a pile of scripts sitting at home and the world of the silver screen at her fingertips .

· ☆ . 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚢 & 𝚏𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚜 !

like i said , miss savannah is very outgoing , very bubbly . she’s good with people . . . but let it be known that she’s an introvert at heart . my girl is queen of leaving parties early .

definitely the lost-in-a-daydream type , and she’s always been a bit of a QUIET hopeless romantic . less grand gestures and magnificent romantic adventures , more of just . . . a genuine believer in love . which . . . CERTAINLY lines up with the way her life threw her for a loop , just after nineteen , and one (1) nate carpenter absolutely turned her world upside down . it took all of one chance meeting , and sav was completely smitten . despite the fact that their dads kind of sort of ?? hate each other , they are happily planning on spending the rest of their lives together , dipping out of Famous People Things by 9:30pm at the latest .

painfully honest . . . maybe a little too honest. if she’s not careful , she can occasionally say too much and put her foot in her mouth . no amount of media training can REALLY rein it in . . . so her publicist is well paid and honestly . . . she has a hell of a time keeping spoilers to herself , so a lot of interviews regarding big plot lines are often with castmates aksdjfha

has a dog named hercules ! not named after the greek hero . . . or the disney movie . . . but rather named after the massive beast in the sandlot . her hercules is a mutt she rescued as a pup . they’re not really sure what he is . . . only that he’s kinda big and definitely has some german shepherd in him .

sports fanatic af . her dad played professional baseball , and now he coaches for the new york yankees . her brother is a household name for hockey fans . . . and , well , catch her in a bright blue dodgers jersey with the name carpenter on the back , every baseball season !!

she hasn’t TOTALLY grown out of her tomboy-ness . she still wakes up early to go surfing , still does far better in beat up converse than she does in HEELS , insists on the thrill of doing her own stunts , curses like a damn sailor , and loves a good worn in denim . queen ! of ! rocking ! overalls !

thinks about her mom a lot , but tries not to do to the fact that it just fuckin . . . makes her sad and anxious . the grief , she can handle , but the nerves ? her mother died of breast cancer , and savannah STUBBORNLY refuses to get tested to see if she’s got the genetic marker for it .

still visits her grandparents in boston often

has a very .. . strange relationship with fame . she knows it’s fleeting , and she doesn’t really care for her private life being prodded into . in fact , that’s the worst part of it all . it’s taken a toll on her self - esteem , here and there , but for the most part. . . . she tries not to let it get to her . if she could do the acting thing without the fame , she honestly would .

ok that is . . . my girl savannah . i hope y’all love her as much as i do bc i am vERY EXCITED ok !! HIT ME WITH A LIKE & I’LL COME SWOOPING IN FOR PLOTTING !!

#luxuria:intro #* / . . . INTRO . / *#this is a DAMN mess y'all

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What Is She Trying to Tell You – This Dogs Life

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What Is She Trying to Tell You – This Dogs Life

Dogs have two ways of communicating with humans. They use body language and vocalizations. If you really want to understand what your pup is trying to tell you, you need to be conversant in both languages.

To bone up on your body language, see our Complete Guide to Reading Your Dog’s Body Language. It’s important to know about a dog’s general body language because sounds like a bark can mean different things; the dog’s body will tell you whether that bark means he wants to play or he wants you to back off.

“The reason for any dog behavior is complex,” says Lauren Novack, certified dog behavior consultant at Behavior Vets in New York City. “We must take into account genetic predisposition, learning history and current environmental context. If you’re not sure what a particular vocalization means, looking at both the environmental context and your pup’s body language can help you translate.”

For each sound, you should listen to the volume, the tone, the duration, the situation and rely on your knowledge of your individual dog. Also, bear in mind that breed tends to come into play, even when it really shouldn’t. For example, the bark of a large German Shepherd may be perceived as frightening because it’s lower in pitch and louder than the bark of a small breed like a Yorkshire Terrier — but that doesn’t mean that the shepherd is barking to scare you. It’s just the pitch of the breed’s bark.

Let’s take a look at the types of sounds dogs make — and what they can mean.

Barking

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Barking Dog

While most dogs bark, they bark for many different reasons. Dogs bark when playing, as an alert and as a warning. They bark from fear and distress and excitement. They sometimes bark from boredom. It’s up to their people to figure out the reasons they’re barking — and to hopefully respond in an appropriate manner.

“When assessing canine vocalization, pitch is a very informative variable,” explains Novack. “In general, low-pitched vocalizations are distance-increasing (go away) and high-pitched vocalizations are distance-decreasing (come closer).” For example, she says, the high-pitched bark of a puppy in a crate, along with whining and whimpering, is a call for you to come back and let them out. “Compare that sound to the low-pitched barks a guard dog emits when a person enters their home. Once the person is recognized, the bark often raises in pitch to mid-range, indicating recognition and excitement.”

By observing your own dog’s body language and the situation and/or environment, you will learn to understand what your dog’s barks mean. In general, according to a study by Sophia Yin, DVM, low-pitched barks with a harsh tone and little variation in pitch or volume indicates a “disturbance,” whether that’s someone at the door or some kind of perceived threat. Sometimes, these barks are so loud and frequent that Yin refers to them as “superbarks.”

Higher-pitched barking with more tonal and frequency changes may indicate what Yin calls an “isolation bark,” when the dog is left alone, for example. This type of bark often occurs as one single bark at a time (a little like yelling, “Hey!”). A play bark is similar in pitch to the isolation bark, but play barks occur in clusters.

Related: Is That Dog You Want to Adopt Aggressive or Just Fearful? How to Tell the Difference.

Kayla Fratt, certified dog behavior consultant at Journey Dog Training, uses “the ABCs of behavior analysis” to determine the meaning of an individual dog’s bark. This refers to the Antecedent, the Behavior and the Consequence. You have to look at what happened right before the dog barked (the antecedent), what his behavior and body language indicate, and then what happened right after the dog barked (the consequence).

For example, she says, if the dogs are playing, and one or both dogs bark, but the dogs continue playing with relaxed and happy body language, we can assume that it was a play bark. “But it’s a very different type of bark if the antecedent is that the dogs are playing, and then the dog barks, and then he nips at his playmate and then the play stops or escalates into a fight.” By observing your dog’s body language in both situations, you will be able to read the signs before any negative consequences occur.

Baying and Howling

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Howling Dog

Some breeds of dogs, including beagles and hounds, make a long, prolonged sound that is called “baying.” These dogs were bred to produce this sound to be used in hunting, when they chase, find and keep the prey in one place, or “at bay” until the hunter arrives. The baying sound gets more intense and louder the closer the dogs get to their prey. These breeds are actually called Bay Dogs.

Howling is more of a continuous wailing sound that remains at the same volume. Wolves use it in the wild to call to other wolves as a way to gather the pack together. In dogs, howling is often a response to a loud sound, like a siren, musical instruments or even when their humans howl (you know, we have all done it).

Of course, these breeds of dogs are more often living as pets in a home, but the sound they make still remains. “Dogs are genetically modified organisms, meaning that over time humans have bred dogs whose behaviors they found useful,” says Novack. “Now that we’re keeping working dogs as companion animals, those behaviors – like alert barking or baying — are still elicited by the environment but are not always welcome.”

Growling

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Growling is a low-pitched continuous rumble that is most often a warning. If the warning is not heeded, growling may turn into aggressive behaviors.

“A low growl – often accompanied by stillness, a lowered head, and a lifted lip — means ‘back off,’” says Novack. If the warning is ignored, the behavior may turn into aggression. Signs include the ears back and flattened to the skull, curled lip and bared teeth, raised hair on the neck and back, and the body upright and stiff.

However, dogs also growl sometimes when playing. For example, if you play tug-of-war with a dog and his toy, the dog often emits a “happy” play growl. The same thing happens when two dogs are play-wrestling. In this case, you will notice relaxed body language, such as the ears in their normal position or slightly forward and the tail raised and wagging. You might also notice the “play bow” position with the front legs extended like the dog is about to lie down and the butt in the air.

Dogs also growl sometimes if they’re in pain or they’re frustrated. For pain, you’ll hear the growl when you touch a specific area. If a dog is frustrated because he wants to go out, he may growl for attention and to express his frustration, but you won’t see any aggressive body language.

Whining

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A dog whine is a high-pitched sound made with the mouth closed. It usually means the dogs wants something, such as a toy that’s stuck under something, or food or to go outside. A whine can also indicate frustration, anxiety, stress or simply that the dog wants attention.

“It’s very dependent on the individual dog,” says Fratt. Does he want food? Does he want to play? Does he want you to open a door? “Usually if you start trying to think of it in that context, you can figure out what they’re looking for relatively easily.” Just be aware that if your dog whines when he wants a treat, for example, and every time you give him one, you are reinforcing the behavior.

Yelping and Groaning

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These sounds often indicate that a dog is in pain. A dog yelps when the pain is sudden or when the dog is suddenly frightened. For example, if you step on your dog’s tail, or another dog bites too hard during play, a yelp is a common reaction.

Groaning often indicates discomfort or an aching kind of pain, says Fratt. “I do a lot of outdoor activities together with my dog. He’s a fairly non-vocal dog, so I find that he generally only groans when he’s sore. It’s a sign of discomfort.”

Related: 5 Signs Your Dog Is Depressed – and How Can You Help

Dogs that are older sometimes groan when they lay down or get up. This can be a sign of a number of age-related diseases including joint conditions like arthritis. Ascites, a disease that causes a buildup of fluid in the abdomen, causes dogs to groan when they lay down.

Sighing

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“I have never heard a dog sigh who was not relaxed and content,” says Novack. Dogs often sigh as they are settling down for a nap, or when they’re curling up next to you on the couch or in your lap. Sighing in dogs usually indicates contentment.

Less typically, a dog may sigh in disappointment. Maybe he’s been trying and trying to get you to throw that ball, but you’re working on your computer. He gives up, plops down on the rug, and sighs loudly. He means, “Mom, I’m not hurt — I’m disappointed.” We’ve all been there.

Humans are an extremely vocal species; dogs are not. Among themselves, dogs have a host of non-vocal ways to communicate.

“Humans often aren’t great at deciphering the vocalizations of animals,” says Fratt. “It’s easier for us to look at the situation and what happens after the vocalization, and the body language.”

If you want to understand what your dog is saying, look at body language, the environment and the situation before and after the dog’s sound. If you’re willing to pay attention, you’ll soon be able to decode your dog’s language.

Related: How to Deal With an Anxious Dog

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