Annie was in her first dog fight!

Stevenzachsmom · 11-15-2011, 10:43 AM

You are probably wondering why this is under "Braggs!!!!" I guess it could have fit several places, but I am proud of Annie - so here is the back story....

Annie has been dog reactive/aggressive her entire life. I remember her younger days, when I walked her with two leads, a prong collar and a muzzle. She absolutely hated other dogs. In her old age, she has become much less reactive. Perhaps she has old dog dementia and doesn't remember she hates other dogs. At any rate, in all the years I have owned her, I have never allowed her to attack another dog.

Fast forward, Annie is almost 14 years old. We go for our old lady walks now - one leash, leather collar, no prong or muzzle. She mostly ignores other dogs on our walks. One night, I stopped to talk to a neighbor who lives a few blocks over. Annie was waiting patiently. Next thing I knew, the mans' dog had somehow escaped the back of his house, ran up the side and attacked Annie from behind. The old lady turned around like "Oh no he didnt!" It was all snarling and teeth, but nobody got hurt.

The man gained control of his dog. It was clear his medium sized mutt would have gone after Annie again in a heartbeat. On the other hand, once it was over, Annie sat calmly. She wasn't reactive, or stressed - just totally relaxed, like nothing ever happened. I was very proud of her response.

As we walked away, there seemed to be a little skip in Annie's 14 year old step. She was clearly smiling. It was the most excitement she has had in a long time. I think she thoroughly enjoyed her little scuffle.

LaRen616 · 11-15-2011, 10:59 AM

Good girl Annie, you dont need to take any crap from them youngin's.

fuzzybunny · 11-15-2011, 11:01 AM

I'd say considering what happened, the old girl handled herself pretty well

. I know exactly what you mean too about the hop in the step.

msvette2u · 11-15-2011, 11:18 AM

That's great, good girl Annie!

KZoppa · 11-15-2011, 11:23 AM

Good girl! Don't take no nonsense from them young whippersnappers!

mwiacek10 · 11-15-2011, 11:35 AM

That story made me giggle at my desk. Thank you. Good girl Annie, you get em!

PaddyD · 11-15-2011, 11:39 AM

You go girl!

CarrieJ · 11-15-2011, 12:35 PM

Stevenzachsmom:
This was a funny statement. It made me chuckle.

Quote:

Perhaps she has old dog dementia and doesn't remember she hates other dogs.

Perhaps in a past life she was a Scottish Soccer Fan Hooligan, as you said she had a bit more spring to her step after her scuffle....

(I'm glad that you and she were ok, and no holes)

Lilie · 11-15-2011, 01:39 PM

Great job Annie! What a great girl!

Stevenzachsmom · 11-15-2011, 07:34 PM

LOL! Thanks guys! Annie wishes to thank all of you for your support. Even though she would love to have another skirmish, she know that will never be allowed. Nonetheless, Annie wants you to know that despite, her age, arthritis and weak rear end......she could absolutely have taken that little beast. Beware the seniors!

11-15-2011, 10:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
Stevenzachsmom Knighted Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,494	Annie was in her first dog fight! You are probably wondering why this is under "Braggs!!!!" I guess it could have fit several places, but I am proud of Annie - so here is the back story.... Annie has been dog reactive/aggressive her entire life. I remember her younger days, when I walked her with two leads, a prong collar and a muzzle. She absolutely hated other dogs. In her old age, she has become much less reactive. Perhaps she has old dog dementia and doesn't remember she hates other dogs. At any rate, in all the years I have owned her, I have never allowed her to attack another dog. Fast forward, Annie is almost 14 years old. We go for our old lady walks now - one leash, leather collar, no prong or muzzle. She mostly ignores other dogs on our walks. One night, I stopped to talk to a neighbor who lives a few blocks over. Annie was waiting patiently. Next thing I knew, the mans' dog had somehow escaped the back of his house, ran up the side and attacked Annie from behind. The old lady turned around like "Oh no he didnt!" It was all snarling and teeth, but nobody got hurt. The man gained control of his dog. It was clear his medium sized mutt would have gone after Annie again in a heartbeat. On the other hand, once it was over, Annie sat calmly. She wasn't reactive, or stressed - just totally relaxed, like nothing ever happened. I was very proud of her response. As we walked away, there seemed to be a little skip in Annie's 14 year old step. She was clearly smiling. It was the most excitement she has had in a long time. I think she thoroughly enjoyed her little scuffle.

11-15-2011, 10:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
LaRen616 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 10,582	Good girl Annie, you dont need to take any crap from them youngin's. __________________ ~ Sinister 3 yr old black male GSD 3.11.09 ~ Malice 9 mth old black female GSD 6.19.11 Cats: Chaos, Monster, Wicked

11-15-2011, 11:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
fuzzybunny Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,818	I'd say considering what happened, the old girl handled herself pretty well . I know exactly what you mean too about the hop in the step. __________________ Carolyn Jazz, Shiloh Shepherd, 2.5 years old, CGC HIC Bunny, GSD X, 5.5 years old

11-15-2011, 11:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
KZoppa Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland kinda missing CO Posts: 13,809	Good girl! Don't take no nonsense from them young whippersnappers! __________________ The more people I meet and talk to,the more I love my dogs and their intelligence. www.krystalscollarcreations.weebly.com Riley GSD/BC 1/10/05 Zena GSD 6/1/03 Shasta GSD 5/5/10

11-15-2011, 11:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
mwiacek10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grosse Ile, MI Posts: 280	That story made me giggle at my desk. Thank you. Good girl Annie, you get em! __________________ Michele Gunny Sgt von Wind Dancer CGC (12/23/09) Lana - Siamese (12/26/06) Twister - TB Mare (4/14/06)

11-15-2011, 11:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
msvette2u Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 5,505	That's great, good girl Annie!

11-15-2011, 11:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
PaddyD Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MassaCHEWsetts Posts: 5,222	You go girl!

11-15-2011, 01:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lilie Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 6,273	Great job Annie! What a great girl! __________________ Hondo Von Dopplet L Bauernhof "Hondo"- GSD Lilie's Tug McGraw "Tug" - Golden Retriever Maggie - Mini Dachshund (Rescue) Lonestar - Texas Blue Lacy Funyon, Ashe, Soot - Barn Cats Scooter /1/2 Arabian, Shadow, Katie / APHA

11-15-2011, 07:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Stevenzachsmom Knighted Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,494	LOL! Thanks guys! Annie wishes to thank all of you for your support. Even though she would love to have another skirmish, she know that will never be allowed. Nonetheless, Annie wants you to know that despite, her age, arthritis and weak rear end......she could absolutely have taken that little beast. Beware the seniors!

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