He’s not my neighbor, although I wish he were.
His dog displayed absolutely no body language that signified any intent to bite and I felt completely calm walking by it and “Good dog!” was totally deserved because that dog’s job is to guard that man’s house and his belongings.
But no, his dog is nothing like *my* dog which is why my dog is put in another room prior to having anyone unfamiliar come in.
My dog is far from ‘all bark, no bite’.
I feel sorry for you.
It must be living Hell to have to exist in a world full of “rampaging canines.”
I can’t imagine being that scared all the time.
“His dog displayed absolutely no body language that signified any intent to bite and I felt completely calm walking by it”
You clearly seem to read a dog’s intent, so good for you. Excuse those of us who are needlessly scared when encountering a 60+ pound dog going barking mad and running at us.
“... and “Good dog!” was totally deserved because that dog’s job is to guard that man’s house and his belongings.”
It is your business if you delegate that duty to a dog.
“But no, his dog is nothing like *my* dog which is why my dog is put in another room prior to having anyone unfamiliar come in.
My dog is far from ‘all bark, no bite’.
I feel sorry for you.”
No, I feel sorry for you. It looks like your dog has severe issues and might be a hazard. Don’t let it go out and maul others.
“It must be living Hell to have to exist in a world full of “rampaging canines.”
I can’t imagine being that scared all the time.”
Scared is not the word I would use. I am rather alert about potential menacing dogs/breeds that have genetic predisposition towards mauling.
Have a good day.