Grrrr......maybe people should learn about dogs

[Lady's Human]

Jackie,

My point is this.....

She was afraid of Lady for some reason when I was there. Before that, she had her toddler WELL within reach of the dog. That's what confused me. It's fairly well known, even to non dog people, that dogs are territorial. She was inside the dog's guard area when I wasn't there.

[K9soul]

Before that, she had her toddler WELL within reach of the dog. That's what confused me. It's fairly well known, even to non dog people, that dogs are territorial. She was inside the dog's guard area when I wasn't there.

That's really the same as walking up to a strange dog in a fenced yard and sticking your hand through the fence. You would think just about anyone would realize that without the owner around and without knowing the dog that is like playing Russian roulette. I'm guessing you are correct in thinking the lady just felt she was in control of the situation... You'd think people would realize a dog can react faster than a human.