Cookie felt threatened by Charlie...in her mind she was being restrained since she couldn't get away from him. Remember the phrase flight or fight?
Big dog intimidation causes mine to react this way with large breeds.
It's really unlikely she'll act this way with a new addition to the family. There is some adjustment period where they determine their status in the "pack"...they resolve this themselves and are soon best of buddies.
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