one time i was walking my dog gretchen on the side walk and it was just her and i. all of a sudden this irish setter comes out of nowhere at us snarling and barking. i was frozen in fear. she put her back feet on mine and let out the biggest and 1st bark i had ever herd her do. luckly the owner called the dog back. she was so loyal and brave! do you think this was a small act of dog bravery and loyaltly?
2007-08-14 04:51:52 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
She was definantly protecting you. My dog, she's now passed away, jumped infront of me when a pitt bull rushed out from a back yard to me. He luckily grabbed her by her thick neck scruff. I must say, she knew she wouldn't even have a chance against him, but she put herself infront of me. She was a shy blue heeler. It took me punching the dogs head, breaking my hand, to get the owner out and to get this fu*ker of a mutt!! Dogs are so loyal, even risking their own lives.
2007-08-21 01:49:02 · answer #1 · answered by greyghost_84 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do I think if the owner of the irish setter didn't call their dog back your dog would have fought to protect you from the other dog. Dogs are loyal creatures which is why so many people love them so much.
2007-08-14 04:56:47 · answer #2 · answered by Teresa V 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion yes, i sure do thing she was a pretty brave dog to do her best to protect you. She seems like a loyal dog and really loves you. She wasn't scared and didn't run off because of a bigger dog coming out and snarling at her.She stood her grounds and protected you. She sensed that you were scared and she did her best to protect her owner.She seems like a pretty brave dog to me.Lucky to have such a great and brave dog :) Kelly
2007-08-14 04:58:18 · answer #3 · answered by Kelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it was!!! Dogs are the most well okay, almost the most loyal. Will get arguments from other types of pet owners for saying that. But they really are loyal and so willing to please. They do know instinctively when you are feeling "afraid" and yes, will often put themselves between you and your fear. I had a German Shepherd who would circle my husband and myself while walking, no dog was allowed within 10 feet of us. And these were the dogs he played with. Also, during menstration: he firmly placed himself between my husband and me. Husband used to get ticked off at this, but he was one of the most protective dogs I ever owned. They sense when you need help. Another dog of mine, when I broke my ankle, ran repeatedly between me and the window to alert my husband to the trouble. Then when the ambulance came, she wouldn't let them near me. Had to put her in the house. Amazing what they will do. Good luck to you and your new protector.
2007-08-14 05:02:37 · answer #4 · answered by sillyswede99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heck yeah! You should feel very luck to have such a brave dog! My Basset would try to play with the angry dog and probably get his head bitten off!!!
2007-08-14 05:00:23 · answer #5 · answered by sun day 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
totally, dogs are very protective of there people/pack. They will defend you from all outside evils from the guy who is trying to rob your house, to that really really evil dude, the mailman!!! (actually our dog just scared the hell out of someone who was walking thru our yard, they weren't supposed to be there)
Anyways dogs rule!!!
2007-08-14 05:05:49 · answer #6 · answered by evening.mood 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say yes, protecting her owner! This is also there animal instinct. Either way, it was very brave!
2007-08-14 05:00:25 · answer #7 · answered by Kristen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course just like getting gretchen was gods gift. she sensed your fear and tried to protect you.
2007-08-14 04:58:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it could have been or it could have been the dogs instincts but you can call it whatever you want to call it
2007-08-14 04:56:08 · answer #9 · answered by Julie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She was ready to risk her life to protect you.
2007-08-14 05:00:01 · answer #10 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋