I have never struck either of mine, but there was an instance, somewhat comical which I'd like to relate.
The back Gate on the Property, is partially Chain Link. That lower section allows my Dogs to have a clear view of "whatever" is beyond, and alarm if necessary. I also have a Doggy Door, and either can move in and out of the house and out on the property as they wish. At that time, My Male Sneakers was 2yo, and I had just gotten My Female Becca, who was 11 wo. In addition to this (getting too long) description, both of mine have always had very robust barks, a favorable Lineage issue.
Anyway...
I was sitting at the Computer Posting (on YorkieTalk) no doubt, and I herd be biggest commotion from outside. Snickers was barking like mad, and Becca was yelping incessantly ! I rushed out, and Becca had stuck her head through one of the spaces in the Chain Link, and couldn't get it pulled back out. I hasten to add, that she was not in any immediate danger, was able to breathe easily (evidenced by her very loud yelps) and actually was in no physical pain. She was just scared that the big ol Fence had captured her !
Sneakers was rushing back and forth toward me as I approached, and jumping over and back over Becca, pawing at the Fence, and apparently completely aware of just what was holding her. Once I saw she was in no danger, I started to laugh, but Sneakers didn't think it was funny at all, and as I took hold of Becca, he was TOTALLY in the way, still jumping over her and pawing, frantic to assist in releasing "HIS" puppy from that mean ol Fence.
In that area, we have St. Augustine Grass, very thick.
I had to push Sneakers back repeatedly, and a couple of the latter pushes, rolled him over and over on the grass. He just wouldn't give up. But finally, with a little compression on her ears, and a slight turn of her head to the right position, her head slipped out, with no problem, and she was just fine.
That was just the first of many many actions on Sneakers part, which demonstrate the love and concern he has for her. There's a connection between them, that I readily admit that I can't compete with in any way.
