[pyrnet] Re: pyrnet-l-digest.20010624-2

[Pyralive@aol.com]

In a message dated 6/25/2001 12:02:21 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
pyrnet-l-owner@pyrnet.org writes:


> > 1)  When we groom her, which she seems to absolutely love, she often gives
> > "love bite" which I feel should be discouraged.  Any thoughts?<J
> > 


This subject has come up before, on another board--- i have always believed 
that this is a "dominance move"---
reason---on the nature shows that I have watched concerning wolves---the 
"lead wolf(pack leader)  never allows Himself to be groomed--He does the 
grooming, and , if any other wolf tries to groom Him, well, lets just say 
that He will retaliate!
This is also the reason that I feel that it is so very important that we 
establish a grooming procedure with our dogs , as this tells them that they 
WILL allow us free access to any part of their body that We want to touch !
Any thoughts on this ?
Thank You
Pam Croy
PYRALIVE@AOL.COM