Simon the Intimidator!

If you were to ask Simon if he was a pug or a rottweiler he may possibly be confused as to how to respond. Perhaps there's a little rottweiler trapped in his pug body. Now before I continue any further let me reiterate that one of my pet peeves is people that refuse to leash their dogs.

While walking the boys today we were nearly home, about to walk up the stairs to our door when a large dog came running at us from the nearby parking lot. The dog seemed friendly enough at first. Cody and the unleashed dog were investigating each other perhaps exchanging pleasantries. Then the dog seemed a little too nosey. Simon wasn't liking the attitude the dog had suddenly adopted. Never fear Simon sprang into action to let this dog know he disapproved. It was a bit tense for a few moments as the dogs circled each other and facial expressions started to change. I could pull both of my dogs back but the other dog just kept coming at us. The owner of the dog soon appeared and assisted in separating the dogs. An entire situation that could have been avoided had the dog been leashed!

I know Simon must get a bit of a reputation from time to time to be unfriendly. Which isn't accurate he's friendly but in a different way than Cody. Simon is territorial. When he is at his place of residence(and just outside his place of residence) he is protective. This is his territory to guard. He's the type of dog that has to have time to realize that a new person/new animal doesn't mean any harm. When he's taken to another place that isn't his home his guard is down, he's not an intimidator at all. A little crazy with excitement to investigate a new place but he isn't intimidating! Simon the puggie-rott!