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RJL	Feb 7 2006, 02:05 PM
Chatterbox Posts: 1,387 Group: Full Members Member #179 Joined: January 25, 2006	I've read the Dog Listener and I think some of her methods work - but not for the reasons she gives fro their success (if that makes sense) I think a far better book - the best I've read, is one called 'The Culture Clash' by Jean Donaldson. I believe that 'dominance' has been used as an excuse for behaviour too many times when really, the dog is just being an opportunist. For example - sitting on the sofa. Is your dog really thinking about 'pack status' or has he just realised it is much nicer than sitting on the floor?! The problem with a lot of 'dog must know its place' theories is that whether physical / aversive methods are used or not, is that the dog loses the incentive to make its own decisions and you lose the opportunity to really develop the dog's mind. I think the best thing about owning a terrier is their fantastic personalities and zest for life. Why curb that if you can work with it?! Besides- anyone who feels the need to dominate something that doesn't come up to their knee!!!!! :x:


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