Charlie David
The Great Dane. You hear the word, you think big dog but never does it seem that you are quite prepared as you think you are when you actually see one.I have had the front row seat for quite a few surprising encounters in the last year and they always leave me with a definite story to tell in one form or another.It is almost to the point that the normal every day encounters you imagine are becoming the oddity.Charlie is a very happy go lucky Great Dane and only once do I ever recall him showing any aggressive behavior was around my cat Tai at feeding time and Tai thinking he could just reach in for a bite, was instead on the receiving end of a large mouth still partially full of dog food pinning him to the table.Moments later both animals playing, Tai from the counter top where he is pretty much eye to eye with Charlie. My boy and Great Dane Pup.
Everyone talks about how size doesn’t matter in life but in dog life size definitely matters.Very regularly am I reminded that life with any other dog would not be the same.From your every day pizza delivery guy, the cable guy, even your co-workers.The first meeting of your Great Dane is definitely one they will not forget.While most are met with amazement rather than fear, there are times when a dog of such size is just way too much to handle.Remember your own energy towards the situation will directly reflect in your dog. Stay calm.
