In a message dated 1/31/2007 3:18:08 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
their playfulness can somtimes be annoying. Wow, I think the playfulness is one of the greatest things about them. Especially biting. As a puppy, they are teething and will chew on anything, especially humans. Sometimes it will work if you screech an annoying sound and say no biting. One other thing that works well is a frozen wet wash rag put in the freezer, that will soothe their gums. For my puppy, when she bites I grab the skin on the back of her neck and hold her down, and in a very dominant voice I sternly say no biting. I also stare her in the eyes when I do this. In this way, I become the "Dominant" one. That isn't positive reinforcement and many trainers will tell you that will make a dog aggressive. Sorry but I don't agree with this method. ~~ Susan ~~ & The Poo Gang Mikey, Buffy, Amy & Lacey ~~~ We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made. -M. Acklam
