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Tough, scrappy, and little bit crazy?
That’s Bailey, the Robert De Niro of the dog park, fresh from his most recent scrape at the park. It went a little something like this…
Bailey: Yo, Dexter! Whassup? (as he cruises up next to Dexter – a Native American Indian dog who’s a bit of a loner)
Dexter: Just getting my drink on at the old water bowl. (one of TWENTY in the park)
Bailey: I could use a drink myself. Slide over buddy.
Dexter: Grrrrrrrr
Bailey: “You talkin’ to ME?!”
Dexter: I don’t want any trouble, buddy, but, by the way….grrrrrrrr
Bailey: “Oh, it’s ON!”
This is the point where my friend, Jill, (Dexter’s owner) and I try to start grabbing collars out of the snarling throw-down that resulted…..and fail miserably, especially me — left holding Bailey’s collar…after he pulled out of it, to get back to the brawl. Eventually, Jill dragged Dexter away and I jumped on Bailey.
Bailey: “I totally HAD that, Mom — why’d you stop the fight?—- Hey…..I’m bleeding here….and there…..and here…..awww, man…why do we have to LEAVE?? It doesn’t even HURT… seriously, Mom? Bummer”
With a total of eight puncture wounds spread across both sides of his face, the top of his head, and his neck — Liz, one of Bailey’s favorite vet techs, noted that they don’t see a lot of dogs that get bitten in the face as often as Bailey. Why?
Most dogs apparently get bitten in the side, the back, or the legs; protecting their face, going for the other dog’s legs, and/or trying to leave a fight. Right. Makes sense….just not to Bailey, who will NOT back down and seems to target dogs with the same mindset. Terrific.
Truth be told, we’re a little (just a little) impressed by his sheer fortitude and fearlessness, but would prefer our dog un-perforated at the end of the day. That, and the vet visits can get expensive. No stitches this time – just ten days of the biggest antibiotic capsules I’ve ever seen and anti-inflammatory pills, also.
For his part, Bailey could care less and couldn’t wait to get back to the park this morning, but we made our visit very short, just enough time to get his run on and play with his Great Dane buddy, Dozer. We left before it got crowded and will probably make that our plan going forward — that and leaving if he starts elbowing his way into anyone’s personal space……
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squirrel circus 
This might be the best blog post title ever.
Thank you! 🙂
oh poor Bailey …
i loved the way you presented his version…” seriously, Mom? Bummer”” hahaha..so so funny… 🙂 love it
Thank you! That’s definitely the way that I picture his thought process — he fits in well with our family — we’re all scrappy (and a little nuts!)
Geez, looks like Bailey would be leaking water out his muzzle when he drinks! The picture looks like he’s kind of replaying the scene in his mind…”I sooo had it”. Could I borrow Bailey & see if he could address my mouse problem?
Exactly!!! It’s amazing how few you can see today, now that the swelling and bleeding has subsided. The one over his eye is still a beauty. I don’t think he’d be any good addressing your mouse problem, unless your mice like to FIGHT — ha ha.
Looked to me like my mouse was mostly running & eating. Cripes I didn’t even see Moe involved in an fighting. But how few holes in Bailey’s face that I can see? Geez, that poor guy look like he ran into a porcupine.
Oh goodness, he reminds me of Kobe, who always tries to start stuff with other dogs are the park. Luckily we’ve never had any injuries because I basically stalk him and have been able to pull him out in time. So far.
Good to know that Bailey is not the only instigator out there. I’ve had to adopt your approach this week, and have saved my socializing for the pool — in favor of keeping a closer eye on Mr. Bailey, while at the park. That and carrying a big spray bottle (just water) that he hates!