Re: fencing

2003-03-13 Thread JEvans
Hi all, Following is another reason I do not like invisible fencing. Others have already stated some reasons they fail to keep dogs safe. A friend in my local kennel club is frantically searching for her dog (smaller terrier) who has been fine within the confines of invisible fencing, until

RE: update on he's afraid of crate

2003-02-15 Thread JEvans
Cindy, It's great to hear Paws is making progress. One comment I wanted to make (but had forgotten): If the crate has solid sides, try smearing a little p-nut butter there for Paws to go in an lick off. At first it can be near the entrance, then farther and farther inside. If the crate is

re: eatting poop

2003-01-15 Thread JEvans
Hi, Well, according to my notes from Purdue's Dogs! course, most dogs will outgrow this, but the best way to stop it is to totally prevent it from happening. This takes time and all chances to *indulge* must be avoided. Along with management, a change in the dogs diet can help - sorry I'll

virus attachment from BernerFolk

2002-12-29 Thread JEvans
I have received for the second time in as many weeks an email from BernerFolk which is carrying virus. The most current one has the subject: Happy New Year. I appreciate the sentiment :) but not the attachement/virus. Jill Evans with Indie and Gabby (Aussie/BC)

Re: Socialization of Dogs

2002-12-20 Thread JEvans
So my questions are: Is it just genetics that determine this type of trait? Is it the socialization at a very young age? Does the puppy school make that much of a difference in the social behaviour of dogs? Can anyone shed any light on this?? Certainly a genetically timid dog could show the

Re: Berners and horses

2002-11-25 Thread JEvans
Western pleasure as a kid - friends horses, and circus style standing one footed bareback ( read: on my bike = horse) Mostly I pretended to _be_ a horse way back then. On to hunt seat in college and then: 1st owned horse a TB off the track, beautiful, black with a snip, Winbrose. A very dear

re: celebrating seniors

2002-11-21 Thread JEvans
Counting my blessings, but still missing a wonderful dog... Remembering Trace: 11/19/89 - 6/1/02 Jill Evans with Indie and Gabby(aussie x)