Re: Torrey and Maple

[Gina Heitz <brier@oregonsbest.com>]

HI Leigh and All,

Well Maple sounds as though she is a pushy little one!  Torrey has always 
been a push over to a point even here the two months we lived with 
him.  However I think that they will work this out on their own with 
time.  The fence is a major stress for Torrey and I know the behaviors 
should not relate but with Torrey I think they do after observing him here 
with our hot fence.

Yes Maple needs correction.  She needs to have a firm hand and learn the 
quiet command.  Time outs and dominance from both you and Renee.   Gentle 
Alfa rolling is in order.  Do not respond to any noises she makes.  For 
instance if she is in her crate and wants out and barks do not let her out, 
wait until she is quiet and has forgotten she wanted out.  As well don't 
set your self up for her to give you the warning barks.  Get her out of her 
crate before she starts up.  If she doesn't want to come out tough, your 
out.  Be the bully she is trying to be...


At 10:24 PM 9/12/00 -0700, you wrote:
>Well, its seems lately that Torrey is a little unhappy. <snip>  She really 
>likes to bite at
>his ankles! When he won't play she barks at him.

<snip>

>Sometime she barks at us when she does not get her way.


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