Nice late dogwalk. Middle of the path we met the huge shepherd guard, boss of the valley, blocking our narrow path. No way around. He just stood there, watching me and the 4 Chihuahuas plus Vinny, the 5 month big male puppy.
This dog has tought me a lot. I greeted him calmly, calmed down my pack, and we passed without trouble. I realized, his sheep were near, and the other dogs, which obey him. One of the others was awaiting us, barked, but let us pass, too. If Billy, the big one, would have given him a sign, we would have been in real trouble.
But they have learned to trust us, that we do no harm. I took a picture, after we passed Billy, Nala still behind him. I called her and she slipped through.
These are the situations I need to control myself first, before everybody else. Stay calm, no backwards, look aside, walk streight. Like the dogs do when they want to avoid trouble. #dogsofmastodon#portugal
