----- Original Message ----- From: "Jennifer Popp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 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??
My firm belief is that you have a basic mammal, of whatever type, and then from there that mammal interacts with the environment and develops into whatever it is going to be. I've raised many dogs, horses, cats, etc., and observed countless more. I am a big fan of 50-50 nature/nurture, with the scales sometimes tipping to nature if there is a serious imbalance or health issue. Eileen Morgan The Mare's Nest http://www.enter.net/~edlehman --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.426 / Virus Database: 239 - Release Date: 12/2/2002
