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mommymarine2003

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9. My German Shepherd protected me many years ago.

Fri Jul 15, 2022, 01:58 PM

Jul 2022

My father was stationed at a base in Germany, and I was walking my dog in the woods near the Officer's Club. A man, who I guessed at the time was employed in the club, left the sidewalk and headed up the hill where I was in the woods. I was a teenager in high school at the time. My dog put up her hackles and started to growl at him. She obviously sensed or smelled danger. Thankfully, he backed away and left me alone. I have never forgotten how she protected me. She was a very loyal dog.

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So MAJOR, (German Shepherd) was protecting POTUS from SS? [View all] Grasswire2 Jul 2022 OP

I had forgotten all about that. Haggard Celine Jul 2022 #1

I had a dog once who loved every single person, except she hated my ex. lark Jul 2022 #6

I wish I knew all the things they do. Haggard Celine Jul 2022 #7

Our Pyrenees is super friendly Bettie Jul 2022 #17

We had 3 of those wonderful creatures... Trueblue Texan Jul 2022 #35

Lol dmr Jul 2022 #36

i have a half gp. total love sponge, but dont so much as raise your voice at me. mopinko Jul 2022 #44

A lot of people thought at the time FoxNewsSucks Jul 2022 #2

+1 2naSalit Jul 2022 #4

Yup, I was one of them that thought that. dmr Jul 2022 #37

Hah! UTUSN Jul 2022 #3

I had a border collie like that gay texan Jul 2022 #5

I feel bad for Major. As one whose had experience with G. Shepherds I think he needed someone hlthe2b Jul 2022 #8

My German Shepherd protected me many years ago. mommymarine2003 Jul 2022 #9

We have had four GSDs over the years leftieNanner Jul 2022 #10

My wife and I have had 2 large dogs over the years. jaxexpat Jul 2022 #13

Major is a good boy! StarryNite Jul 2022 #11

woof blogslug Jul 2022 #12

Love the picture of Major ribrepin Jul 2022 #48

I don't think that's a photo of Major. Just a representation. blogslug Jul 2022 #49

Yeah, looks kinda like a Belgian maybe. Ligyron Jul 2022 #51

Major was on it wendyb-NC Jul 2022 #14

That's very interesting Laha Jul 2022 #15

It was the lingering scent of borscht and blini. nt Wicked Blue Jul 2022 #18

Haha! Laha Jul 2022 #20

My dog Abby barks consistently at three people rhiannon55 Jul 2022 #16

Dogs know! True Blue American Jul 2022 #19

I think cats have that same sense of people also (but without barking of course!) liberalla Jul 2022 #22

Bring back Major Biden LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2022 #21

That was my take on it when he bit them SheltieLover Jul 2022 #23

Major should be given a MoH Ferrets are Cool Jul 2022 #24

I was a German Shepherd handler in the military for a few years... Handler Jul 2022 #25

We have a very gentle, loving Brown Lab in the family. True Blue American Jul 2022 #31

Aggression gives off hormonal scents mainer Jul 2022 #26

Major obviously knew SOMETHING Jilly_in_VA Jul 2022 #27

All SS agents Major didn't like should be fired! Dogs always know. Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #28

Major Biden is trending LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2022 #29

Major Biden has the third biggest "I told you so"after Hillary Clinton and Anita Hill. Nevilledog Jul 2022 #41

Never let Major near the Supreme Court. The Subversive 6 might need a medic. Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2022 #46

KnR! Hekate Jul 2022 #30

a guy once showed up unannounced at our front door... DBoon Jul 2022 #32

Major clearly knew what he was doing. GOOOOOD BOY!!! niyad Jul 2022 #33

A dog that bites isn't a joke 867-5309. Jul 2022 #34

Really good post. Dogs know. All. Way smarter and cut through the bullshit. They can be wrong tho Evolve Dammit Jul 2022 #38

Not to be a party pooper happybird Jul 2022 #39

I said this from the beginning. Whoever Major bit probably had it coming. cherish44 Jul 2022 #40

"Biden's dog Major bit Secret Service members 8 days in row, emails show" karin_sj Jul 2022 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jul 2022 #45

Please correct your title. Brushing and nudging are NOT "biting". niyad Jul 2022 #50

Not a bite- that's how a GSD herds RainCaster Jul 2022 #53

Smart dog, STUPID SERVICE lefthandedskyhook Jul 2022 #43

K&R, uponit7771 Jul 2022 #47

A friend's MIL told of being a young housewife in Boston NellieStarbuck Jul 2022 #52

What we now know about the Secret Service calimary Jul 2022 #54

I take my German Shepherd for walks all the time ismnotwasm Jul 2022 #55