Looks so sweet, doesn't she?
We finally get to the Clemson Extention trails . . . collar AND harness ON . . .
Okay, so things are going fine . . . pulling and tugging as usual . . . very eager to sniff and figure out . . .
Yes, perfectly fine . . . ALONE.
Of course, I don't have pictures of our next encounter . . . the poor and innocent family of 3- mom, dad, BABY, and old, FAT, HARDLY WALKING black lab that "OUR DOG" chases down and tries to DESTROY! As soon as she saw them, she pulls and tugs and barks and BARKS! So badly, that I literally had no way of controlling her. She some how wiggled out of the harness that was attached to her and ran straight for them. It was horrible. The mom grabbing for her collar that inevitably broke off . . . the dad holding the BABY up in the air . . . the sweet, old black lab hunched down . . . and me yelling, "Salsa, come, Salsa . . . I'M SO SORRY! I'M SO SORRY!"It was horrific.
Eventally, I was able to grab a hold of her neck and pull her away. I got her in the car, shaking and hardly able to drive. I stopped and thanked God there wouldn't be a lawsuit to tell Grady about.
I couldn't believe it. I was so mad and frustrated that this is the dog she had become. Why? Why is it that I can control 20- 5 year olds everyday, but can't seem to even get A DOG to simply sit, stay, or lay down. Yes, I watch "Ceasar" and his MAGICAL power to make any dog submit to him. Yes, I've read his book from cover to cover, every page giving me more and more confidence that I, too, can stand strong, confident and ready to control. uhh.
I'm still getting over the episode, unsure what we'll do about her behavior . . .
I can't help but hope this isn't a sign of what's to come with our HUMAN children. For now, I guess I'll start calling her Salsa again and stop referring to her as "the dog."
3 comments:
Welcome to my world!! Winston tries to kill all other animals as well! I am so afraid to take him to the park and I really want to! He has been to obedience school and I, too, have read Caesar's book and watch his TV show. It is ridiculous! I think that we need to just get the two dogs together and let them go at it. I honestly think most of this has to do with the fact that you and I were so kind to take in dogs from shelters and bad situations. It takes a lot to work with these dogs! Good luck and keep me posted!! I'm serious about the "play date."
AWE Holly - I am sooo sorry that happened. I wish I had some great advice for you.
Me too. Salsa has SUCH a big bark . . . I've never actually seen her bite. She normally growls and barks like she's going to do something- but never does . . . or should I say- but hasn't yet. Maybe we should put Winston in a protective suit first, just to be sure!
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