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Originally Posted by Lilah Charm  Gail, I had hoped so much that you would share your input! Thank you  I want to keep Lilah safe and support her social relationships without having expectations that are unrealistic or unsafe for her- ah the balance between over protective and appropriately protective. As you know, I one day aspire to have a show gal as well and (as I am sure everyone says) I want to do everything just right! Lol, boy grooming was a learning curve on a road I had to take before I could ever think of advancing in that arena! Lilah has been a sweetheart to help me learn all these things  Your advice resonates with me, I have a lot of respect for your knowledge. Thank you! |
You are more than welcome. I am a much better teacher in person, than typing.
I like to be prepared, by forward planning different scenarios in my mind. What do I do when? With our Yorkies bc of their size and temperament many can be at risk. But on the other hand so are big ones. I think the key is to be calmly alert when out n about.
I was really angry, when razz an d I were pat training! I don't know what warned me, but we had just finished the cavaletti training, and I looked behind me and there was an out of control blackie in full prey mode! I pulled razz forward. Stepped behind him, but also saw two young men on the chase. This should not happen!!!! I knew what I would do, whatever side she went to I would spin and kick her in the face. Sounds harsh? Not to me. The men got control of her and then I went to her owner and gave her a piece of my mind! Training is supposed to be a safe place! I would lay my life down for my dogs and they for me.
Now having told you a scared story, this happens very rarely. I train my dogs from early
Puppyhood to obey and they earn the right to be free in our home, or anywhere else.