my intent is to defend myself with the axe, not to go psycho comanche style on whoever enters my backyard.
on a plus note, it seems like my pup will make a good guard dog. he was outside last night squatting off a poop when a couple came walking up the street. most people just walk like normal, but this couple saw my dog and stopped, looking uneasy, so walter started to growl and give off low barks. i had to go out there and calm him down. he watched the couple every inch as they walked by.
he is never so weary of people that are not uneasy in some way, and he was not taking cues from me at the time.