[Latuya]

Originally Posted by magnolia

Now I may get "flamed" for this next comment but....I do NOT discourage her from this behavior and she will calm down when I tell her to. I live in the country, surrounded by woods, with several break-ins in the neighborhood over the past year. My hubby works for the fire department so when he works, he's gone for 24 hours. Gabby will let me know if she hears anything outside that is not "normal" to her. And I can tell by her bark if it's a bark "just because" or if there is something out there that she doesn't like. Believe me, if someone came in my house, I would have no problem in telling her to "get'em" and know that she would.....that 16 pound Yorkie would take them by surprise!! So, for my protection, and that of my family, I don't discourage this. Make no mistake though, she'd rather lick ya to death than bite ya

There ya go!!! Very well said.