for probably the first 2.5 years we had ginger (our dog) she never barked. Not even once. She snorted once or twice before but never barked. Unbelievable really. Well, we had company over one time and they had a dog that did bark when the door bell rang, etc. That happened once and Ginger barked with the other dog. Since then, she barks every once in a while. Like when she sees the deer out in the bark yard, even though we call them her friends then she gets excited.
Anyways, we got home late/dark one night and the wife went on inside. I went around the house to do something. She let the Ginger out the back and I happened to be around there and Ginger knew something was there but couldn't see me. She started barking and snarling and snorting like no other. I admittedly messed with her a little of course. I just had to. :angel: See, she was up on the deck about 6-7 off the ground and I was down on the ground next to house. I eased over and grabbed the rail and shook it. She just about got to my hand before I could jerk it back. That was enough messing and I let her see it was me. Instantly she was calm as a cucumber wagging her tail. Unbelievable really. Hell, I can't calm down that fast when I'm pissed.
That was the most vicious I had ever seen her act and honestly, it was kind of reassuring that she might actually "take up arms" to protect her house and family. Previously she was just a complete push-over and I would have swore that she'd just roll over and submit in the face of danger. So that was actually kinda nice to see her show some possession and not just submit.
Sorry for the book.
