I am SO proud of my dogs!

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I have never been as proud of anyone as I am my 2 dogs right now.
Our church is sponsering a family that lost everything in a fire, including the family dog. The insurance company put them up in a hotel. So Monday evening, Greta, Drake and I took some clothes and other things over to them. When we came outside to leave, we noticed a man on the other side of the parking lot. I never gave it another thought. Went to my car, put the dogs in and then rolled on the back windows and started the car so I could get the a/c going. The dogs started growling and I turned around to see what the problem was. There, right behind my car was that man. When I looked at him, he ran for my door because I still had it open. Well, Drake and Greta said "I don't think so." They were out the window so fast! They did a great job of working together to get him down on the ground and then they just kept biting him over and over. I yelled leave it and they did stop biting but would not let go. I finally got them in the car and we were out of there. I did call 911 for the guy, but I wasn't gonna hang around. I was glad to get out of there with my life. I only have a bruise on my wrist and a scrape on my leg where he grabbed me and tried to pull me out of the car. It could have been so much worse.
The only thing I can figure is he didn't realize I had rolled down the back windows and he thought he could yank me out and shut my door before the dogs could get him.
I just keep seeing Greta with her mouth around the guys neck and Drake with his front paws on the guys chest and this overwhelming feeling of pride just takes over.
BTW, niether dog has had any training in protection, it was all instinct.
 
You know OB that is part of the problem with this workd right now. The bad guys have all the rights and unless Paint was dead the cops would focus on the vicious Dogs - WAY TO GO guys - better than any Alarm company out there. First if you are in the house the alarm has to be off. 2nd if you leave your house (now a prison) you can't take the alarm with you.

Dobermans ROCK!!!
 
So awesome! Our dogs are wonderful and will do anything it takes to protect us! I have always believed that they do not need to be taught to look after us and protect us if we raise them with love and kindness. They know who to be loyal to and who to protect when it counts!! a HUGE hug and lots of doggy goodies to your angels for keeping you safe, I am glad you were not hurt or killed by that man. There are not many who will go up against 2 Dobermans, and I am glad they were able to protect you.
 
Oh wow, how scary and how heroic Greta and Drake were! :thumbsup: I'm so glad you're okay (as well as the dogs) and I hope that dirt bag meets karma real soon.

I have always believed that they do not need to be taught to look after us and protect us if we raise them with love and kindness. They know who to be loyal to and who to protect when it counts!!
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That's exactly right! I hear of so many who buy the breed for "guard dogs" and proceed to teach them to be mean, or in other words taunt, tease and abuse them enough to drive them crazy, and those are the asses who give the breed a bad reputation. They know how to do it just fine on their own as long as they're treated with love and respect. :love:
 
JanS said:
Oh wow, how scary and how heroic Greta and Drake were! :thumbsup: I'm so glad you're okay (as well as the dogs) and I hope that dirt bag MEETS karma real soon.

That's exactly right! I hear of so many who buy the breed for "guard dogs" and proceed to teach them to be mean, or in other words taunt, tease and abuse them enough to drive them crazy, and those are the asses who give the breed a bad reputation. They know how to do it just fine on their own as long as they're treated with love and respect. :love:
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I'm thinking this dirtbag just met Karma,in the form of Greta and Drake:)
 
OK,so I got to ask. What city and state did this go down in? While I love a happy ending(so to speak) I hate reading stories like this. It's unfortunate that there are people in the world who prey on other people rather than expend that energy earning an honest buck.With the economy what it is these days I can only assume things will get worse before they get better.I have a neighbor who is a Sherriff's Deputy here and he's told me several time now every time the economy takes a dump crime rises.

I'm sure i'm not the only one to think to myself after reading this story, "How little common sense does one have to try to assault,and or steal a car from someone with not 1 but 2 Dobermans right there in the car?" Either this person was just not very smart,or very desperate. Either way he showed little common sense to target an individual with 2 large dogs,regardless of the breed.

Be carefull out there people,and aware of your surroundings.
 
I live in the St Louis metro area. I'm thinking it has to be drug related. Why else would the guy be so stupid??
I am a rather petite person, so I get the be careful and aware lecture all the time from my husband. But really?? I had almost 200 lbs of dog with me so I didn't give the guy a second thought. Bet I will next time.
 
paintinsthegame said:
I only have a bruise on my wrist and a scrape on my leg where he grabbed me and tried to pull me out of the car. It could have been so much worse.
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Genny, if he actually grabbed you that changes the whole dynamic of the situation. I can't imagine he would have any rights against you after a move like that. I'm so glad you had your guys with you. They sure love their mommy to do something like that.
 
Gelcoater said:
"How little common sense does one have to try to assault,and or steal a car from someone with not 1 but 2 Dobermans right there in the car?" Either this person was just not very smart,or very desperate. Either way he showed little common sense to target an individual with 2 large dogs,regardless of the breed.

Be carefull out there people,and aware of your surroundings.
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That was my exact thoughts....what did he think he was going to do if he did get away with the car....with two dobermans right behind him in the back seat. What an idiot and so sad that he feels the need to steal someone's car.

So glad that they reacted like they did...could not imagine if they didn't! Give them big hugs and a nice treat tonight...so glad you are safe.
 
Fantastic response ;)

Can I ask as I'm new here and don't know you, what makes you think he was after the car and not you? No one knows apart from the idiot what his intentions were so we just don't know how much of a disaster was prevented that day without your ace vigilant Dobes...

When you think along those line the more proud you can be of your wonderful Dobes.

Glad you are OK ;)
 
Guys - I want to make a couple points here - First is 70% of the dogs today fail the WAE. So not all dobermans will step up if a threat presents itself - Dogs react by either fight or flight regardless of training, love etc.

The second point is that both these dogs are well trained and socialized. Paint has taken Drake to everything you can imagine and works him with lots of children. My point is that by failing to socialize you can make even a good dog bite but for the wrong reasons. Just because a dog is socialized doesn't mean if threatened he will not protect if he has the correct temperament. A Doberman should fight not flight. Defense drive does not mature til 2 years of age so especailly proud of Drake who is only a year old and a social butterfly like his sire and grandsire.

Fortunately or usually at least just the presence of a doberman would steer people clear. This idiot learned a very good lesson. Don't mess with the Doberman's!!!

It is a story of heros who stepped up to the plate and saved their master. I see nothing sad about the story since Paint is safe - were it the other way around we would all be very sad for sure if she were seriously injured or worse.
The is not the world we grew up in. It is violent - and crime is high - A crime was prevented by their quick actions - faster than a speeding bullet - safer than a loaded gun that can be taken from you and used on you.
 
Ingrid H said:
Way to go Gretta and Drake! I'm so glad you are ok Paint! The dobes saved the day :D Would you have ever imagined that they would react that way to a real attack?
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I knew that they loved me and would protect me. We have all been in situations where a not so good guy is around. Usually the dogs alert, maybe do some growling and the person just goes away. I was amazed at the instinct here. The dogs just knew from the start something was very wrong here. I wish I would have picked up on it and gottten in my car and locked the doors. Maybe this was a lesson for me to be more aware and to really trust my dogs. I thought I did trust them, but believe me we are on a whole new level now.
 
Marko1962 said:
Fantastic response ;)

Can I ask as I'm new here and don't know you, what makes you think he was after the car and not you? No one knows apart from the idiot what his intentions were so we just don't know how much of a disaster was prevented that day without your ace vigilant Dobes...

I have no idea what the guys intentions were. All I know is that I wanted to get my dogs and myself out of there and not stick around to find out.
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