grizedaleforest – Member
Dogs are territorial therefore you need to demonstrate that this is your territory and that you are big and aggresive enough to defend it.
Just in case you’re daft enough to try that idea.
Many years ago my wife got dressed up in a tiger suit for a fancy dress party and thought it would be a good idea to give the dog a fright by jumping out at it and roaring.
There was a fright alright.
The dog launched itself straight at her throat, full fangs extended, not even a growl, no hesitation. Luckily she managed to squeak its name at the last moment.
Seeing as it was a Great Dane Wolfhound X the impact was considerable.
Our great hairy placid lovable lump turned out to be a much better guard dog than we realised. 🙂
Oh, and if anyone thinks they have a dog turd problem, they should see what I have to shovel out of my backyard every morning from our current Great Dane Wolfhound X….