This alpha female needs to learn to take the lead

IF a springer spaniel runs at you full tilt barking its head off, you think, awww look, the doggie wants to play.

If a Rottweiler does the same thing, your life flashes before your eyes.

Unfortunately, my doggie is not a spaniel. “It’s okay!” I shout over her baritone barking. “She’s friendly!” But by then the object of her interest is either (a) climbing the nearest tree (b) texting their last will and testament to their solicitor or (c) shouting at me for having a large dog that runs up to people barking.