Nobody picks on my brother but me!

[DebBrown]

Anyone with a sibling knows this rule. You can pick on, beat up, harass your brother or sister all you want but nobody else better think about it.

We go to the dog park most weekends so that Charlie and Wayne can socialize and get a good run. It's not a huge park so the dogs are in close contact with each other. Charlie likes to keep close tabs on Wayne. Despite other dogs to play with, he still prefers to chase Wayne around and wrestle him to the ground. His favorite move is a take down by grabbing a back leg.

Wayne does pretty well but occasionally baits the wrong dog. This other dog started getting pretty aggressive. Wayne was trying to run away but the dog was chasing him and grabbing him by the neck. Charlie immediately knew how to handle the situation. He ran full speed between Wayne and the other dog effectively cutting the bad dog off.

I was totally amazed by his finesse. Wayne was rescued and play continued.

Deb

[tuffystar]

Way to go Charlie! That was absolutely the rule at our house! All at the same time my brothers were nasty brats and my heroes!

Way to go Wayne!!! You are a good brother!

[my Boo]

Hooray for Charlie!! What a heartwarming story, thanks for sharing!

[annabelles mom]

Wayne you are such a great brother !

[lmtoth2]

awwwh - that is so cute.

Our dogs rarely act like they know each other at the park Unless there are only a very small number of dogs. The one thing we have to watch if they are together is that they'll gang up on other dogs I swear when Kirby is there Dexter gets all brave...so for us it's better when they ignore each other there

[madcity_mike]

If Parker is having too much fun with another dog, Sofie gets in between them, breaks it up, and "takes Parker DOWN"!!

[Raleighsmom]

You're a terrific brother Charlie!! keep up the good work!!!

[DebBrown]

Originally Posted by madcity_mike

If Parker is having too much fun with another dog, Sofie gets in between them, breaks it up, and "takes Parker DOWN"!!

Well, that happens too! And not just with other dogs. If my son is playing fetch with Wayne, Charlie will try to interfere with the game.

Leslie, we get the ganging up problem when there is only one other dog. Charlie and Wayne both want the attention of the new guy and can be relentless. Luckily, Wayne can always be distracted with a tennis ball.

Deb

[mtd885]

Hey Charlie will you come to the dog park and protect me from an aggressive dog?...Abby

On our last trip to the park there was an aggressive dog that kept knocking Abby down. The owner thought his dog was quite kool and laughed as the dog got more aggressive grabbing Abby by the back of the neck. I called Abby and had her lay down until the jerk came and got his dog he was still laughing. I wanted to grab him by the back of the neck and rub his face in the mud--BUT I DIDN'T We just moved to another part of the park to play with the friendly PIT BULL Go Figga!

[PlainJane]

Deb,

At least you "observed" it. Most people don't even WATCH their dogs at a dog park. Jazz is way toooooo friendly and easily intimidated (I think she prefer HUMANS to dogs as she tends to visit all the "parents" more than the dogs ), so I watch everyone (including parents) like a hawk.

I bet you were very "proud" -- I'd have been standin there "grinning".

[blueteal]

Good job Charlie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Denver does protect Ryder against any other dogs and I am noticing
already that my 2 tend to gang up against any third dog ...if there are more then 3 then no problem...........

[Maddjaxx]

Way to go Charlie. That what brothers are for. Good boy!!

[Lucee&Rusty]

Looks like Wayne and Charlie have become a strong team!
Love the story Deb and it is so heartwarming to hear how well they have bonded.
Our two prefer to play with each other on the dog beach though Rusty's favourite take down is grabbing Lucee's tail

[tykesmom]

Sounds like the boys have a strong bond - that's super! What a great big brother you are, Charlie!!!!