[Latuya]

Ok I am regreting I was the one who posted this thread. We all spend a lot of time on here and I feel I have really gotten to know a lot of you through your postings. I was going to stay away from posting for a while because I know myself with my temper. But I won't let anyone make me stay away from the people I've grown to love and enjoy spending time with. Now I am going to act as if it was someone elses thread sharing my comment,,,,,,,,,

Having gotten to know quite abit about Gus, (I do share a lot) I would say, Gus must have gotten spooked or had just had enough with the stupid hat. I Know you take Gus everywhere and he is used to people and attention. Is this the first time he's bitten? If not then it needs to be worked on changing that behavior. But in his defence although it was wrong, how would you like if some stranger came up to you and starting forcing this hat you dont want on? And by the looks of the picture,,, he looks very sorry.

Having said this I feel better. NOW I will say,,,, I know my dog. I know the difference between and playful growl and the get away, I'm not happy growl. I don't see why I should put a stop to his playful growl. To me it's him form of laughing. And as far as the kids teasing him,,,,, I don't let the kid do that. Yes they get him going with play hitting me. He does not always react to it. If he feels like playing he will get up and play,,, it's just like asking him to get his ball. Sometimes he's in the mood for it sometimes not. And by nipping to me playful nipping is not the same. He does not bit or really use his teeth persay. He uses his mouth along with his paws to get your attention along with that playfull growl. I really don't think I will have a problem with Gus in the future.

Dogs have thier limits just like people do. I have learned that I will not let anyone sales person help me out without gaining Gus's turst first. She works with animals all day. She should have known this.

As for my cousin,,,, I told Manny to stop teasing my dog. But he is worse then any kid I know. And was tripping on how this 2 pounder got so pretective. Some of you are acting as if I told him to do it. Gus is used to people and me talking and interacting with them and he never has had a problem with them. But with Manny and him hitting me,,, Gus knew I was upset not that he was hurting me but because he was teasing and therefor Gus reacted. Thats plain old protecting. And I don't have that happening every day. This is the first time Gus has been around that type of situation.

Although I do think this could be a good topic on the subject of bitting, I want everyone to know till I feel I have a problem with bitting or any other problem, I will ask for your opinion. Don't pass judgment on me or any other member on here. Ask questions before jumping down someone throat. I love this site and I try so hard to stay out of drama that goes on around here. I hate that I now have to walk on my toes to avoid setting someone off. You can post more about the sub. Especially if someone is having this problem But don't direct your comments or point your fingers at me or Gus. Just know I'm fine my Gus is a sweatheart and nobody has to worry about us! Just look at his picture. He is sorry.