[Chip's Mom]

I have a rottie mix who is a female and 10 years old. She is a very quiet lady and is friendly towards people. All the neighbors love her. In the 10 years that I have had her, she has never once growled or shown agression. BUT do not let a cat in the yard. She will turn her head similiarly as the large dog in the picture and the cat better leave or it will be no more. It is painless, quick and she will then walk away. Rotties and rottie mixes are very protective of their territory and do not allow other animals in their domain. A stray dog can come in the driveway but even her doggie friends know to stay out of the fenced in yard or she will put them down. She doesn't hurt them, she just lets them know that they are not welcome by putting them down. This large dog may very well be very friendly with you and other people, but from looking at that picture, she was threatening poor little Milo and he was very afraid. It is good to trust a dog's instincts and Milo knew she was a threat to him. Unfortunately, he had nobody to help him and he tried the best that he could to protect himself. It is so sad! I understand that you have never owned a dog before but PLEASE stay away from these pictures for a few days and then go back and take an objective look as a third person and you will see a poor little scared to death corgi and then ask yourself if you want to take him back to your aunt's again. Also reread your comments. Especially about the saliva all over your little dog. When you make a decision to bring a dog into your home, then you accept the responsibility of taking care of and protecting that dog. With owning a dog, you also have to make the time to care for his needs. Right now is the best time for you to enroll Milo in obedience class where he can learn that not all dogs are a danger to him before these 2 experiences are engrained in him. An obedience instructor can help with this. You need to find the time. Good Luck.