Re: [PyrNet-L] chat: help ASAP

["Janice Swenson" <janices@jump.net>]

On 3 Nov 98, at 8:39, Mitzi Potter wrote:
> It's also a very very dominant/alpha behavior for dogs (as you know now). This is something I 
> would never allow even my very people submissive Pyrs do. They're taught "feet on the ground" 
> from the time they're 8 wks old, no exceptions.

Well, it isn't if you teach it the right way.  My most dominant will 
give hugs on command and that hug can even be a reward for being 
a good pyr or newf.  Even the most dominant behaviors can be 
submissive if they're taught the right way.  Like I also get down on 
the ground and play with my guys but it's on my terms and not 
theirs.  

Janice, janices@jump.net
Admiral & Linsey (newfs), Bianca & Sonny (pyrs)  
http://www.jump.net/~janices/
Leander, TX
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