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I agree that one should never take for granted what another dog will or wont do. The friendliest breed of dog doesnt mean that the individual has been raised and socialized correctly. Case in point, we have a beautiful golden retriever at our school, he is a therapy dog...however, he hates other dogs, and lunges and snaps at any that get in his personal space. You can be 4 feet away and he is growling hackles up.
Linda, that is my worst fear is to have a dog attack my Dillon..When i walk him, i keep my eyes open for every other dog in the area- really learned my lesson to not listen to owners who say their dogs are sooo friendly etc because sometimes specific dogs just dont get along...
Back about 7 months ago, i was walking DIllon, and we saw a lady walking a huge great dane. this dog we have seen before, usually being handled by the husband. Well she was not as large or as strong as her husband. I was getting ready to cross the road to not get too close, and she said to me "dont worry, he is really friendly" so i said ok, and i kept on coming, well he was friendly alright, he dragged her over to us and then began to chase Dillon in a circle around me, now i was trying to pick dillon up to get him out of there, but i was wrapped up in her leash and she could not control the dog, needless to say, i ended up ON THE GROUND...Dillon still trying to get away from this dog, who still wanted to "say hi" i guess and the dane was still pushing me all over the place, the owner was appologetic but she had NO control over this dog at all. Thankfull he was friendly, just very strong and not trained. Now when i see them out, i do cross the street...i dont want a repeat of that performance...I was terrified
Emilie
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