JumpStart by Robb Armstrong for March 19, 2016

His dog is too sweet for a guard dog. Ray’s dog is aggressive. Do I see a dog-swap coming?

Taking Mortimer back to Ray didn’t work LAST time! Maybe a very attractive dog trainer? Could solve more than one problem for Ray… Or a visit to Joe and his family, where Marshmallow discovers that there are multiple lovable humans (and a lovable fellow dog), maybe resulting in lots of little marshmallows…

but unknown to the family, a while back when Marcy was walking the dog in the park, he growled at a bush that later showed a mugger running off.

I raise German shepherds, but I know a lot of people that raise Retrievers. Those sweet, easy going, very friendly dogs have amazed their owners by turning into very fierce guard dogs when the situation required it. Dogs are much smarter than many people give them credit for. My bet is Mortimer would defend those kids with his life.

I have a German Shorthair Pointer mix that is a friendly and peaceful as she can be… until someone or something unknown shows up around the house. Then, Katie-bar-the-door! Doesn’t bark at people she knows even when they haven’t made it inside. I guess she smells and remembers they are ok.

Joe should know as a policeman, things go better without an open display of hostility..You win more fights by fighting noneNo bruises or cuts to be undoneBe watchful, yes, everyone knowsBut friendliness, friendship growsIf you have to fight, hit with all your mightBut until then, try to be a friend(And you’ll have a more effective bite.)

Uncle and aunt had a cocker spaniel who got between me and my cousin when I was being teased.