Last night at around 9:00 PM I was taking the garbage out and I took Voltaire with me so he could stretch his legs and sniff a few trees.
We went to the garbage “hut” and went around the corner to the door side. There was another dog there on a leash and he(she?) rushed up to Voltaire. I wasn’t too concerned, because Voltaire is well socialized and likes to meet other dogs. He was innocently sniffing the other dog’s nose - not being rude at all (no butt sniffing, crotch licking or humping attempts) and the other dog when WILD and jumped on him. He was snarling and trying to bite! I managed to haul Voltaire away as the other dog owner got his dog away as well. Voltaire hid behind my legs until the other dog had been hauled at least 10 feet away by it’s owner and then he came out and gave a few barks at the other dog.
I deposited my garbage and we went back in the house. Voltaire jumped in my lap and was shaking and wimpering. He was really scared! I inspected him and he doesn’t have any marks on him - I think he was just scared and surprised by the other dog.
I was really surprised - Voltiare has lots of doggie friends that me bump into on his walks and they and he are always very nice and social. This dog just didn’t like him I guess. 