William Robb wrote: > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "keith_w" > Subject: Re: OT: ...Err...Ahh....Ahem! > > > >>>> <http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17930468/> >> Amazing the things dogs have to put up with, from their owners!
> Don't knock it until you've tried it. The dogs love this sort of stuff. > We used to do puissance (doggie high jumping) with our guys. one of the > things we always did was some stretching exercises and yoga to limber them > up. > It's good for the dogs, it's good for their handlers and its a good > relationship builder as well >> Even more amazing is that more owners like this don't get bitten more >> often! > Dogs that are used to being handled a lot tend to be happier and more even > tempered, and are far less likely to bite, either their owners or anyone > else. I totally agree with that. My observation was based on years of watching owners treat their dogs like toys, manipulating them like rag dolls, dressing them up in the most ridiculous get-ups, a lot of which had to be uncomfortable. I have had dogs all my life, from a tyke of 4 y.o.a., and have always treated them with respect. >> One indignity upon another, until the poor creature snaps, unaware he's >> considered man's best friend in some circles... >> All this time, the canine thought he was put on earth to be put upon, >> man-handled and embarrassed! > Dogs really don't have the attributes that you are trying to give them. > Dignity isn't really a dog thing. Okay, I'll take your word for it. I know you have far more experience with dogs than I. Really. So, I withdraw the word "embarrassed." > William Robb keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
