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I appologize if i was being over sensitive..
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You don't have anything to apologize for. It was my post that got us going in the wrong direction.
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OH.. so you don't think she should be rolling her on her back?? hmm.... i never thought of that... she did look like the level of fear went up like 10 notches!
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NO, I don't think your trainer should do that. However, many on this board would disagree with me. I don't believe in alpha-rolling dogs period, but in most cases, it doesn't do any harm. However, I think that forcing a small dog - who is in a room full of larger dogs that she is already afraid of - into a submissive position is only going to make it worse. IF your dog is afraid (which you say she seems to be and her desire to be picked up indicates) then I think she needs more confidence in class, not less.
You mentioned socializing her more outside of class. That is an excellent idea!
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her "baby sitter" runs behaviour classes so i think i'll try and get into one of hers.. if not at least see what her approach is.
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I think that's a great idea.
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this is a very touchy subject for me because layla never acts the way she does when we are there and it just breaks my heart.
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It would break my heart, too. But don't be embarassed by it. Remember, it is NOT a reflection on you.