Kung Fu skills

[fitzw]

I have found that a particular block from Kung Fu (involving extending the arms downward, crossed at wrists or forearms) is a good defense against a Grand Pyrenees dog that has decided to leap in enthusiastic greeting.

I have also discovered that I can execute this block without much prior warning.

[No canines were injured in the learning of this application. Neither were any students of Kung Fu.]

Comments

[oakmouse]

That's interesting!

I owned a Pyr for years, and would have one now if I could afford either the allergens or the food bill. I can just imagine Annabella's expression when you blocked her. *g*

[fitzw.livejournal.com]

The expression was good, I admit. Then, um, well, she wrapped for forelegs around my ankles... ;-) (No, she didn't succeed in tripping me.)

She also tried the "big dog" trick of leaning against me. I'm used to that one (my parents have a large golden retriever who almost weighs as much, and uses that one a lot).