that is what we came across the other day. Fortunately, he was very friendly, because Maggie is not, towatds other dogs, when Maggie IS on a leash. So we just kind of stopped when we saw it. The Great Dane stopped, then slowly approached, until Maggie goes up onhere hind legs and gets excited. Two young girls (less than 10 years old) come and get the dog, and my wife informs them how a big dog like that should be on a leash.
Anyway, we come across the Great Dane a few other times, but no big deal. Then we are walking down the paved path, and I see the Great Dane runnig around in a field by the lake, where his family is on a blanket. i am thinking, "I have never seen such a playful Great Dane" As we continue on the path and near the area they are, the Great Dane comes running over. At this point, I am like, "ok Maggie, you are meeting this dog. Starts off well, then Maggie snarls, and the Great Dane retreats, as they usually aren't viscious dogs, even though they are big. I apologize to the owner, and explain that Maggie is usually friendly if she isn't on a leash, and ask if I can let her off and see if they play. They said sure, and away they went.
Maggie had so much fun. They took turns chasing eachother, running in the water, and had endless fun. The Great Dane would occassionally lean in and try an "body check" Maggie while they were on the run. One time to avoid this, Maggie hurdled right over the back of the large dog in mid stride, very impressive. She tried this again later, and landed right on his back, went for a ride for a few steps, then tumbled off, very funny.
I also got a kick out of Maggie trying to box this dog. She would be up on her hind legs, and barely reach his head. When he got annoyed with this, he would just shake his head a little, and down Maggie would go.
I can't believe how much fun she had with this dog. Luckily it was a Mondya afternoon, and the park was pretty empty, otherwise we would have never gotten away with having the dogs loose, although they ususally don't mind if they are in the water.
Anyway, we come across the Great Dane a few other times, but no big deal. Then we are walking down the paved path, and I see the Great Dane runnig around in a field by the lake, where his family is on a blanket. i am thinking, "I have never seen such a playful Great Dane" As we continue on the path and near the area they are, the Great Dane comes running over. At this point, I am like, "ok Maggie, you are meeting this dog. Starts off well, then Maggie snarls, and the Great Dane retreats, as they usually aren't viscious dogs, even though they are big. I apologize to the owner, and explain that Maggie is usually friendly if she isn't on a leash, and ask if I can let her off and see if they play. They said sure, and away they went.
Maggie had so much fun. They took turns chasing eachother, running in the water, and had endless fun. The Great Dane would occassionally lean in and try an "body check" Maggie while they were on the run. One time to avoid this, Maggie hurdled right over the back of the large dog in mid stride, very impressive. She tried this again later, and landed right on his back, went for a ride for a few steps, then tumbled off, very funny.
I also got a kick out of Maggie trying to box this dog. She would be up on her hind legs, and barely reach his head. When he got annoyed with this, he would just shake his head a little, and down Maggie would go.
I can't believe how much fun she had with this dog. Luckily it was a Mondya afternoon, and the park was pretty empty, otherwise we would have never gotten away with having the dogs loose, although they ususally don't mind if they are in the water.
loping along when they gallop.