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Hi Pam - to answer you first question I was really referring to misdirected frustration. Its very rare that this happens with our Akita, but with our other more reactive dogs [Kai-Ken & Shikoku-Ken] it can happen roughly 25% of the time. Basically one of the dogs gets so crazy and fixated on a target [what Cesar might call the "red zone"] and can't get to it, their frustration turns to aggression and they attack the closet dog/object. This can be avoided by getting them away from, and not fixated on, the other dog - but if you are not strong enough to quickly do that [like my wife] then it goes bad. When one reactive dog attacks another reactive dog you get a pretty hectic fight - but with pack mates it can usually be stopped before they hurt each other. Our dogs are reactive due to what they were bred for - baying / hunting boar - most highly effective bay dogs will be reactive and loud. So unless you see that type of thing happening in your pack dynamic I wouldn't worry about it. We have lots of behaviorist friends and most of them are surprised when they hear about our dogs frustration misdirection - its not a super common thing [as far as I know], tho it is common in our breeds. As for your second question, I was saying turn and walk away. Sorry I wasn't super clear. Basically if you walk away slowly you should be able to avoid an issue - that is if a dog is standing in front of you barking aggressively at you [warning bark] from a distance away. If the dog is charging if you and turn and run, or walk, he will likely keep charging. The issue you experienced with the GSD probably had more to do with prey drive than aggression. If you ever want your dog to follow you and can't get them to come - turn and run away from your dog, they will likely follow you - due to prey drive [assuming your dog has a prey drive, which most do]. These things you learn when you have hardheaded aloof breeds like mine. :) Hope that helps!