Emma and the rabbit

Over all, Emma is a great dog, but I swear sometimes she is out to send my over the edge. This morning, like every other morning, I have her leash draped over my arm as I juggle my keys, water, her bag of toys, my cell phone and try to lock the door, get down the steps and into the truck. Unlike most mornings though, Emma spotted a rabbit. I’ve been watching this rabbit for a few weeks and he has been getting bolder and bolder. At first, he nibbled grass along the drive, then along the edge of the woods by the house, and last night he was nibbling right next to the porch. This is exactly where he was this morning too. Only problem is that Ms Em caught site of him (which she normally does, but she is usually in the truck and just gets to bark) and knew that Mom was not in control. So, off she went after this poor little bunny. Emma gave chase and the rabbit ran and zig zagged back and forth in circles around the yard, never darting into the woods or under the porch or truck. It took me a minute to put everything down and grab a treat to get Emma’s attention. Luckily when I squeaked her toy and held up a cookie, she came bounding back to me. As soon as Emma got on the porch, I grabbed her leash and looked for the rabbit. It was sitting at the edge of the woods, breathing hard, and had a “what the heck happened” look on his face. I’m sure he will think twice about nibbling around the porch again.
Emma was quite pleased with herself for chasing off the “monster” and seemed to really enjoy the thrill of the chase. I am very thankful that she did not catch the rabbit. When we got to daycare she had an extra “spring” to her prance and the staff immediately asked what Emma had done to be so proud of herself. They all know her so well. LOL
Needless to say, Emma will be on a tighter leash for a while as we come and go. But it is nice to know that Emma is there to protect me from the “monster” rather real or imagined.