Well, Robin, I think you handled Katie excellantly. I have heard that Akitas are extremely stubborn. But I think Katie is such a sweetie. She got into it with Keegan b/c Keegan was so jealous of any dog that got near her Mommy. It wasn't Katie's fault at all, in her tiff with Keegan. The tiff she had with Kia, like you and Kimmy said Happened so fast I have no clue what happened, I just grabbed Keegan to prevent her from going over there. I think if I remember correctly, someone maybe had treats, and maybe is that how is started? I really don't know.
I think that Katie, (at the time of course, she isn't now)Keegan, and Kia all suffer from "single dog syndrome". Katie might be better the next time b/c she shares you now with Tori. On the other hand, she might be more protective over Tori, like Dazzi is over Taggert and Snoopy. I know that Kia and Keegan have gotten into it before if Kia gets near me with Keegan and if Keegan gets near Kimmy with Kia. Honestly, 2 years ago when Amy, Anna and I first met at the dog park, I seriously didn't think I would be able to let Keegan off even inside the fenced area b/c I didn't think she would EVER come back to me. I just didn't think that she and I were as bonded as my RB greyhound, Shaianne.
Little did I know. She never left my side that day! All the other dogs would go off and play with each other, but Keegan preferred the company of the people! If you see any pics of that day, almost all the pics of Anna, Amy and I, Keegan is somewhere near me! It really made me realize that she did love me and we were bonded. I think that was when it truly hit me that she was MY dog and I had a "MY" dog again.
Annnnnnyyyyy way, I digress. I don't think it is fair to you or to Katie to drive all that way and NOT bring her! And I don't want to see you NOT come b/c of that. Remember, I threatened Keegan that I would leave her at home if she didn't stop picking fights!!!
Those are my 2 cents!