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February 26, 2003
Akita Attack
Wow. I'm not worried about staying home alone anymore. I was lying on the couch late this afternoon resting a bit before starting dinner. Both dogs were on the couch with me, playing & generally being pests. The front door opened suddenly, which startled me considerably. I was expecting Mike home soon, but he always comes in the kitchen door since it's closer to where we park our cars. A gloved hand and arm appeared, then the outline of a man's body as the door slowly opened.
Sassy immediately jumped up, barked once loudly as the door continued opening, and launched herself at the intruder...headed right for his throat. Fortunately, she realized mid-jump that it was Mike, (who'd caught a ride home from work, had them drop him off across the street & so came in the other door), twisted and manage to land in front of him instead of on him. She's amazingly agile for her size. She also lurved on Mike extra to make up for almost taking his head off.
She's a very good dog. Oh, almost forgot, Sollie was valiantly bringing up the rear too, yapping his silly head off. I sometimes wonder if he's French.
Posted by Rita at February 26, 2003 08:08 PM
Comments
Wow. Good doggie. Get that dang dog a bone, Rita. Sheesh.
Posted by: Tony at February 27, 2003 08:39 AM
Aiktas are great dogs...they were originally used to hunt bears in Japan, and to watch over children. She's very protective of me, but I pity the fool that would try to harm my grandson when she's around. He is her "puppy". On the other hand, when there's no threat to any of us, a sweeter-natured dog I've never seen.
She definitely got a "good dog" treat last night.
Posted by: Rita at February 27, 2003 08:53 AM
Don't underestimate pugs. They can fart at will, and they can really slobber up your ankles.
Posted by: Steve H. at February 27, 2003 11:37 AM
Wow what a good dog!! I think I would have freaked had I seen the gloved hand come around like that. It's comforting to know that your dog will protect you if need be.
Posted by: tam at February 27, 2003 02:49 PM
I think they can, Steve, especially when your husband drops chocolate covered raisins in the floor & doesn't pick them up immediately.
Tam, it did freak me out until I saw it was Mike...he never comes in that door.
Posted by: Rita at February 27, 2003 03:58 PM