Due to circumstances, my 1 month old Grandson came to live with me for a few months last year. When I brought him home my Elsa was one protective little momma over him. No-one could get near him without her standing gaurd or getting in between him and them. Everytime he moved or cried in his crib she was right there checking in on him. I knew she was going to be a good momma.
I would not change that behavior in her for a million dollars(hmmm!) No really, it only made me admire her even more. I NEVER tell Elsa to stop barking. It's not like she is over obsessed with it, but everytime she starts barking and growling I always go to where she is at and "investigate", I say what is it girl? Sometimes I will growl right along with her. I always tell her good girl.
Someone told me a long time ago that if you teach your dog to "stop barking" then when the time may arise that they should bark, they will sit and be quiet, afraid of getting in trouble. Her and I are a pack!! LOL Little Tia will soon learn that too.
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