Re: [PyrNet-L] Small Problem..?

["Mitzi Potter" <Pyrs@Prodigy.net>]

On Fri, 20 Nov 1998 17:31:31 -0600, Rodney Brandt wrote:

> let me tell you about a mistake I made with her when I brought home a puppy.
>Tessa was four and ruler of this roost when we brought home a very
>dominant male Newfie pup. At first things were tentative but okay, then
>he began to be a tyrant and being very demanding and pestering the other
>dogs. One day Tessa got fed up with it apparently and took hold of the
>puppy's entire head in her mouth. Of course I reacted immediately and
>scolded her. She didn't take this very well, very hurt, etc. In the end
>she NEVER again corrected that puppy and he turned into a very difficult
>big boy. I am convinced that its because I stepped in too soon. I used
>to _beg_ her to step in but she would literally walk away. 

This is an *excellent* example. Whoever said Newfs were "dog-submissive" sure didn't 
know the Newfie I have. He's 8 mo old now and pesters the other dogs to no end (wanting 
to play constantly). Well-up until recently <G>. I waited and waited for the Pyrs to put him 
in his place and they'd just look at ME and do nothing. Well, the other day my Newfie 
jumped up on my 5 yr old male Pyr wanting to play. The Pyr grabbed him and rolled him so 
fast I'd have missed the entire thing if I hadn't of been standing there. He just grabbed his 
ear, rolled him in a second, stared at him and walked off. The Newfie laid there belly-up 
and tucked his tail and ran off as soon as the Pyr walked away LOL!!! I wish I were as quick 
and effective in my discipline with my 2 yr old son <BG>.
I think with dogs who clearly see "us" as alpha, we really can mess things up if we step in 
too soon, you're right. 
~Mitzi  Potter   
~Pyrs@prodigy.net   Okla City   OK
~http://members.aol.com/fivepyrs/dogsz.htm