Buddy did get out this afternoon with Lisa to run some errands. He stopped to get some legal advice and tax advice with visits to the lawyer and accountant.
After work, we settled into our normal routine and went for our walk. Working on walking attentively and staying calm when passing other dogs. No issues, until three labradors came running at us, one of each color yellow, black and chocolate.
Buddy sat with a little coaxing from the pinch collar. The chocolate lab immediately started growling and biting Buddy. Buddy gave a cry of surprise and help. We got the chocolate lab to leave him alone and the owner, about 30 yards away, didn't do or say a thing. Buddy is fine with no lasting issues. He got along with the other two momentarily before we exited the area.
Yesterday when we were leaving the park, I noticed two small dogs and I told Buddy that they didn't like him. They also growled and snapped at him. The owner never offered an apology, however she did offer her dogs a treat. Nothing like rewarding them for bad manners.
Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.
--Roger Caras
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