Missy was probably "working." Working dogs like Border Collies take their jobs very seriously. She may be sensitive to the fact that your Mom isn't well and probably shouldn't be disturbed. My Sheltie, Lucy, was very protective of my husband, Herb. When he died, at home, and the undertaker came to take him, she tried so hard to get in that hearse with him! The undertaker was a dear friend who had recently lost his own Sheltie and Lucy's actions reduced him to tears. I will never forget that little dog with her tail between her legs, slowly following that hearse down our long driveway to the road.
Pogo never snaps....UNLESS....you put your face right next to his, and then he WILL snap at you. Don't know why. So I just tell all the kids and anyone else not to put their faces near his face. No problem.
Higgins gets ALL excited when we are going out the front door to go someplace and races around frantically yipping and NIPPING at my ankles! Doesn't actually bite, but I let him know it is unacceptable. I think it is just the excitement. Bet that might have been why Missy bit you.
We just need to remember that they are dogs. And dogs, even the best of them, will sometimes react to a situation by biting. As long as they don't do it habitually, we can usually cope with it.
I hope the bite wasn't too serious and that it heals quickly. Puppy kisses coming your way to salve the wound. |