I find it amazing that no one here has really explained to Angie that it was not even really the lab's fault. Though I do understand why you would hit the lab.
Right now I have 11 dogs, ranging from 80# to 3#. If I didn't have the Voice Of God now and then, they would never be under control. In a escalating situation you MUST break the trance like frame of mind that the dog is in. A hit is not always the best way for your own safety, but you were right in taking control of the situation.
When dogs were wild they would kill the weakest of the pack. Some still do. I know many friends that have seizure dogs that can't be left out due to the fact that if the dog were to have a seizure, they would attack.
When my daughters dog had his stroke, my dogs tried to attack him. What is weird is that I also have a seizure dog, and they have never messed with her when she is having a seizure. (I would consider her the leader of the pack)
Anyway when your dog cried out the lab went into attack mode. Not any one's fault at all.
Work on that VOG..*voice of god* If you are going to have a pack of animals, be prepared always.
You did do alright. Just work on control.
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