Piper is absolutely true to her breed and is simply compelled to chase anything that moves suddenly...I've decided there is no stopping her from going after my mom's cat, Alice. However, Piper has learned she cannot bark incessantly at Alice and Piper must come when called (i.e. remove herself from Alice's area). It's not perfect, but better than a couple of months ago. I think, no matter how well trained, given the opportunity a terrier would go after a bird--it's inherent and instinctive and your little guy is still your good little boy; in this case, if he did do bird in, it wasn't really his fault...I am sorry if you did lose your bird. |