DS: I have read in books & on excellent websites: *Dogs attack what they fear*?

This is definitely not true for all, or even most, dogs. A well trained dog that has proper leadership isn't going to attack anyone. As the owner of 3 CGCs, I know that my dogs wouldn't even consider growling. Dog attacks are usually a defense of property. Dogs that feel they need to defend their property are the ones that are poorly trained, have no leadership, are underexercised, and undersocialized. Launi was NOT displaying fear. She was displaying territorial aggression. The temperament of the dog does not matter, it is a strong pack leader that matters. Aggression is either dominance, territorial, or fear (fearful dogs will try to get away from their fear BEFORE attacking it).