[Dieselpup]

Don't know where to post this, and thought this would be the most appropriate forum.

Today I took Busta out training around some dogs that are preparing for a conformation show in April. Busta will be competeting in the Beginners obedience trial.

Well, I have been extremely busy with a part time job and I just started a business, so I haven't had time to take Busta out of the yard as often as I'd like.

Anyway, today I did the recall with him. We did two "fronts." In the first one his back was to the other dogs, and he performed beautifully. The second one I decided to leave him in a sit/stay facing the other dogs.

He stayed alright. Then I called him....

He bounded to me, ears flopping in the wind, big goofy smile on his face. He ran straight to me, then past me towards a German Shepherd he saw tethered to a fence. That dog started barking at him and alerted another dog that was tethered to a nearby van. Both big German Shepherds barked at Busta ferociously. And, what did Busta do????

My precious innocent boy froze in place and looked behind him at me (I was already walking towards hime) with the sudden realization that he was in over his head in this situation. It was as if to say, "Mommy, please help me out of this"

Just goes to show me that these sweet dogs with all their bulk, confidence and power, really look to their humans for protection and guidance.