I trust Sadie, totally and completely. I can do anything to her and be sure she will not growl, bite or snap. She has woken me up when Cincy is getting into things she shouldn't be, when Cincy has been sick, or if she think there is something outside. When Cincy ran from me at my in-laws, Sadie ran her down and chased her home. I have compete confidence she would do whatever she needed to to protect us, but would never do anything to anyone who is not a threat. I still always keep her on a leash when we are walking, and that, cause I know that one sqyirrel or cat running across the road and it could change our lives forever, but I trust her enough to carry the leash loosely

Cincy, I am getting there with. She is only 7 months, and I do not have the same trust in her yet. I trust her to let us take things from her mouth, touch her feet, and all those other things dogs hate, but I know she is has not been trained enough to trust in other situations...esp. with the come command!

Last night I was walking the girls and a small child, maybe 4 years old wanted to pet them. I said it was okay and soon their were about 7 kids around. The girls were wonderful! Complete stangers hugging and tugging on them and they sat patiently and accepted the pettings! we don't have kids ourselves, but I do have four young nephews and they are wonderful with them too!