Hi...I'm the typical "lurker" for quite some time and haven't posted before...but, just had to on this subject. I am heavily involved in therapy dog training for hospital work and socializing, and would not tolerate this type of behavior from any dog be it therapy dog in training or sit-at-home pet..a Cavalier, a Chihuahua, or any breed. This type of problem does not get better with time, and I've seen it turn into other problems...one comes to mind with a Basenji, who also was a re-home.
We always politely advise owners to invest in their pups training by enlisting the use of a good trainer who uses positive motivating training techniques. And NOW is the time to do it... Pay the money...invest...and have that trainer come to the house and see the dog's behavior in action,-- on site... PLUS see what the humans do in response (that's the biggy). They get an objective opinion from someone who is experienced with this type of behavior, and who can properly train the owners how to handle....and that includes all family members so there is consistancy in training. And, yes, it just might require more than one visit...plus, some group obedience classes... a lot of bonding takes place in obedience classes simply by owner/dog working together, in addition to respect for "who's running the show", etc..... Only good can come from obedience and behavior training, and having a trainer as an advisor.....plus, it can be a heck of a lot of fun and rewarding as they see their dog positively progress. Kathy Montgomery [EMAIL PROTECTED] ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
