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RJL	Feb 8 2006, 10:34 AM
Chatterbox Posts: 1,387 Group: Full Members Member #179 Joined: January 25, 2006	No, it wasn't aimed at your post. I think we are actually in broad agreement! What I was trying to say is that there are lots of ways to get a 'result' out there and everyone has their own opinions as to what is best. Also, the smiley guy in shades was meant to be a B) - not sure how he appeared!!! I was also trying to say that some of the things JF suggests work - but not because of the reasons she gives for them working. For the record, I'm from a farming background and I have never done any formal 'obedience' in my life. A close friend was the terrierman on the local estate and he treated his dogs the way, from what you say, you treat yours and I aspire to treat mine. As you rightly say, if your dog has trust in you and you can read your dog - the whole rabbit-thing (or whatever example you choose) wouldn't be such a big deal anyway. From a rescue perspective, I've seen a couple of cases where owners have been advised to come down like a ton of bricks on dogs that were still settling into their new homes and growling / snapping out of uncertainty. You can imagine what happened next!!! I know JF's would not advocate such a thing herself, but unfortunately, there are still a lot of people who put everything about the dog they don't like or can't cope with down to 'dominance' (I know you don't - this is a general observation!) when a bit of common sense & thoughfulness would go a lot further (as I'm sure you would agree) But, although in general I cringe when common sense is turned into science - then turned into a book - then hyped as 'the next big thing' in dog training - I do think The Culture Clash is a fantastic read. So- am I forgiven? :rolleyes:


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