We were sitting outside in our favorite spot on the lawn (side yard) and our across street neighbors were outside with their dog. The kids were playing basketball, and I think the dog was barking a little. Their house is pretty far away. I would guess a couple hundred feet (maybe)
Anyway, Lexi hears and sees the neighbors and their dog and starts growling, then barking. She has a woof bark. Soft and low, then she snarls and snorts. Then she sort of howls a little.
All of a sudden, she got extremely startled and darted toward the back yard. I didn’t have a good grip on her leash, and it flew from my hands. I was in a panic as I raced after her. I was petrified that she was going to run around the back of the house and then head off to the front or side yard.
To my surprise (and relief) there she was, waiting by the back door, wanting to get into the house where she would feel safe.
I was so happy to see her, I scooped her up and hugged her. Then I carried her around to the side yard where she could face her fears. The kids were still playing and she was freaking out a little; climbing on my lap, barking, howling, snorting.
It was funny after the fact, but I was so scared when she took off away from me! I should have known she would be okay. She feels secure inside her home…but just like Mindy, she has to learn to experience new things and not be afraid!
