In a message dated 10/10/2002 10:15:25 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< But with men, he will bark and back away if they try to approach him. >> I don't know if this is truly fear or a territorialism, but his behavior is identical with what my 8 year old Flash does. Away from home, he loves everyone, leans on them, lies on their feet, etc. In the house, unless he knows someone well, he will bark at anyone - man or woman - and is unapproachable by them. He doesn't leave the area as such, he will go in the kitchen doorway and watch them. If they try and approach, he will get up and move away, barking again. He has never made a move toward anyone in a threatening way and if ignored, he will eventually approach those he wants to know better. This isn't everyone! I am not terribly concerned about this behavior as this is his home and if he feels he is watching and guarding it, as long as he has NEVER made an aggressive move, he is entitled to be a watch dog. If I need him to accept someone in the house who is new to him, I bring him outside on leash to intoduce him to them before they come to the door, in the driveway and front yard where he is very accepting. Then we all come into the house together and he is fine, no barking. Anne Copeland, Flash,TDI/CGC (Berner, 8 yrs.) & Gypsy TDI/CGC(Rescue Cavalier,1 1/2 yr.) NE ILL [EMAIL PROTECTED] BMDCSEW Vice President Ty's memorial page: http://www.geocities.com/workingyorkie/ty.html Gypsy's page:http://hometown.aol.com/annes4/Gypsy.html
