On 4/1/2008 7:38 AM (the)duckster plucked Senior Frog's Magic Twanger
and said:
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"kat" said in rec.pets.dogs.behavior:


How are you holding the dog? As in: holding him back or
picking him up?

Usually holding him back while in my lap or on the floor.
Occasionally picking him up.

I'd hold him back while not picking him up. The picking him up
validates the fear. Meanwhile, distract and treat before the
guys approach. Have them load their pockets with lots of good
stuff and treat from a distance with no eye contact, no booming
voices, and no looming body posture.

Will do. I've noticed that if they are eating something like chips,

etc.

he

has no problem sitting there waiting for them to throw him something!

Even

if he was just barking at them five minutes prior.

Kathy

Do you get the Bark?

No I haven't heard of it.


www.thebark.com. It's a great magazine!


There is a good article in the latest about a lady who
trained basically a deranged dog rescued from Katrina. It took some

time,

but she appears to have made great progress with the dog in question

using

patience, bonding and lots of food. Maybe you'd find it helpful in your
situation.

I'm willing to try anything

Also, there may be a grieving process issue going on. When my Jessica
drowned last summer, my vet suggested that behavioral issues (separation

and

marking), I was having with one of the remaining dogs could be

associated

with that. If only they could talk...

The behavior predates Shelby's death. In fact, he would get Shelby doing
the same thing! But when Shadow wasn't around she would go up to the guys
for attention.
Shadow has been exhibiting some different behavior since her death though.
No interest in treats he used to like, barking towards the sky when
nothing/nobody is around, restlessness, etc.


I would say he misses his friend. I've seen my dogs change when one
leaves for the Bridge. That's why everyone gets a sniff and a chance to say
doggie good bye before I take a beloved one to the Pines for cremation.

fondly,

ducks

Kathy






That bit about "stealing" the next door neighbor's dog so you can sleep
reminded me of an episode of "Seinfeld" where Elaine did just that,
among other things. :-)

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