No, not the one that at 115 pounds is twice the weight and less than half the age of my submisssive old Lab girl and came bounding at us at full tilt yesterday, out of control as usual and looking for a playmate while it's nitwit owners stood watching, knowing my girl is old and has a bad back.

It was the other neighbours' dog, not quite as big but still much bigger than my girl, the dog that belongs to the neighbours I've never once seen out in their yard while their dog runs loose near busy roads and high traffic snowmachine trails.  The dog that has acted unfriendly before.  She had followed the first neighbours and after a short nose sniff with Jet just launched into a growling, biting fit at Jet's neck.  I was right there, saw it all and was close enough to connect with a good kick that produced a satisfying yelp and the dog took off for home.  Evidently she made it home without being hit by a snowmobile or car as I saw her in her own driveway when I drove by, looking none the worse for wear.

I feel badly about it though and tried to call the neighbours but their number is "temporarily disconnected."  I wanted to say I'm sorry I kicked your dog and you'd better give her a look over.  I also wanted to say if it happens again I'm calling the police and the humane society.

And maybe it will give the first neighbours pause for thought as while their 115 pound dog is not at all mean he is so big and boisterous he is going to hurt someone or their dog.  I already have a small tear in my brand new winter coat from where he jumped up on me the previous time we met.

I don't like kicking the neighbours' dogs.  Even less I like my well behaved, under control, submissive little old Lab being hurt, whether intentionally by loose, mean dogs or by mistake by loose, overly exuberant dogs.

I wouldn't worry yourself as I am sure the dog is ok and what is more important you protected your old girl ;)

I would have done exactly the same to protect my dogs, as I'm sure would most people!!  If you'd tried to get this dog off with your hands, you would probably have been badly bitten!!

Sarah.