I can only hope they can train the dog out of
this...they think this dog is so wonderful and perfect.

You said they intend to take the dog to behavior classes. If it's an older
dog, nipping may not be addressed in class. So if I were you, I would advise
them to either talk to the trainer about it after class, or see somebody
specifically for this problem one-on-one.

This is what I tell people who don't seem concerned about their dog's nipping
(in fact, encourage it by playing rough with them). You may not mind. But
what about people who are afraid of dogs? What about small children or elderly
people with delicate skin? What are you going to do when the dog inadvertently
draws blood, and some kid's parent is suing you and trying to get your dog put
down?

Canine Action Dog Trainer
http://www.canineaction.com
My Kids, My Students, My Life:
http://hometown.aol.com/dfrntdrums/m...age/index.html

I can only hope they can train the dog out of
this...they think this dog is so wonderful and perfect.

You said they intend to take the dog to behavior classes. If it's an older
dog, nipping may not be addressed in class. So if I were you, I would advise
them to either talk to the trainer about it after class, or see somebody
specifically for this problem one-on-one.

This is what I tell people who don't seem concerned about their dog's nipping
(in fact, encourage it by playing rough with them). You may not mind. But
what about people who are afraid of dogs? What about small children or elderly
people with delicate skin? What are you going to do when the dog inadvertently
draws blood, and some kid's parent is suing you and trying to get your dog put
down?

Canine Action Dog Trainer
http://www.canineaction.com
My Kids, My Students, My Life:
http://hometown.aol.com/dfrntdrums/m...age/index.html

I can only hope they can train the dog out of
this...they think this dog is so wonderful and perfect.

You said they intend to take the dog to behavior classes. If it's an older
dog, nipping may not be addressed in class. So if I were you, I would advise
them to either talk to the trainer about it after class, or see somebody
specifically for this problem one-on-one.

This is what I tell people who don't seem concerned about their dog's nipping
(in fact, encourage it by playing rough with them). You may not mind. But
what about people who are afraid of dogs? What about small children or elderly
people with delicate skin? What are you going to do when the dog inadvertently
draws blood, and some kid's parent is suing you and trying to get your dog put
down?

Canine Action Dog Trainer
http://www.canineaction.com
My Kids, My Students, My Life:
http://hometown.aol.com/dfrntdrums/m...age/index.html

I can only hope they can train the dog out of
this...they think this dog is so wonderful and perfect.

You said they intend to take the dog to behavior classes. If it's an older
dog, nipping may not be addressed in class. So if I were you, I would advise
them to either talk to the trainer about it after class, or see somebody
specifically for this problem one-on-one.

This is what I tell people who don't seem concerned about their dog's nipping
(in fact, encourage it by playing rough with them). You may not mind. But
what about people who are afraid of dogs? What about small children or elderly
people with delicate skin? What are you going to do when the dog inadvertently
draws blood, and some kid's parent is suing you and trying to get your dog put
down?

Canine Action Dog Trainer
http://www.canineaction.com
My Kids, My Students, My Life:
http://hometown.aol.com/dfrntdrums/m...age/index.html

I can only hope they can train the dog out of
this...they think this dog is so wonderful and perfect.

You said they intend to take the dog to behavior classes. If it's an older
dog, nipping may not be addressed in class. So if I were you, I would advise
them to either talk to the trainer about it after class, or see somebody
specifically for this problem one-on-one.

This is what I tell people who don't seem concerned about their dog's nipping
(in fact, encourage it by playing rough with them). You may not mind. But
what about people who are afraid of dogs? What about small children or elderly
people with delicate skin? What are you going to do when the dog inadvertently
draws blood, and some kid's parent is suing you and trying to get your dog put
down?

Canine Action Dog Trainer
http://www.canineaction.com
My Kids, My Students, My Life:
http://hometown.aol.com/dfrntdrums/m...age/index.html

I can only hope they can train the dog out of
this...they think this dog is so wonderful and perfect.

You said they intend to take the dog to behavior classes. If it's an older
dog, nipping may not be addressed in class. So if I were you, I would advise
them to either talk to the trainer about it after class, or see somebody
specifically for this problem one-on-one.

This is what I tell people who don't seem concerned about their dog's nipping
(in fact, encourage it by playing rough with them). You may not mind. But
what about people who are afraid of dogs? What about small children or elderly
people with delicate skin? What are you going to do when the dog inadvertently
draws blood, and some kid's parent is suing you and trying to get your dog put
down?

Canine Action Dog Trainer
http://www.canineaction.com
My Kids, My Students, My Life:
http://hometown.aol.com/dfrntdrums/m...age/index.html

"Leah" -OFF wrote in message
...
I can only hope they can train the dog out of
this...they think this dog is so wonderful and perfect.

You said they intend to take the dog to behavior classes.

er, no, I said they've consulted someone about training. Whether this person
knows anything or not, I have no idea. I don't know if they're planning on
doing any sort of formal training or not. I sort of doubt it, though.


If it's an older
dog, nipping may not be addressed in class. So if I were you, I would
advise
them to either talk to the trainer about it after class, or see somebody
specifically for this problem one-on-one.

They'll do what they see fit to do. My advice one way or the other isn't
going to change their minds one whit. They have someone they're talking to,
and that's whose advice they're going to go by. I'm just stunned that these
people think this dog is so charming. They really are like indulgent
grandparents. They even had a photo taken of them with their arms (both
arms, both people) bandaged from fingers to elbows after the cat/dog fight.
Oh, aren't we cute, we're on intraveinous antibiotics at the hospital!

Most people who know them are puzzled by their behavior. I give them credit
for not giving up on the dog after the first incident, but I just hope they
follow through on training.


This is what I tell people who don't seem concerned about their dog's
nipping
(in fact, encourage it by playing rough with them). You may not mind.
But
what about people who are afraid of dogs? What about small children or
elderly
people with delicate skin? What are you going to do when the dog
inadvertently
draws blood, and some kid's parent is suing you and trying to get your dog
put
down?

These people are elderly, and do seem to be a bit afraid of other people's
dogs. Yet more reasons why this is all so odd.

"Leah" -OFF wrote in message
...
I can only hope they can train the dog out of
this...they think this dog is so wonderful and perfect.

You said they intend to take the dog to behavior classes.

er, no, I said they've consulted someone about training. Whether this person
knows anything or not, I have no idea. I don't know if they're planning on
doing any sort of formal training or not. I sort of doubt it, though.


If it's an older
dog, nipping may not be addressed in class. So if I were you, I would
advise
them to either talk to the trainer about it after class, or see somebody
specifically for this problem one-on-one.

They'll do what they see fit to do. My advice one way or the other isn't
going to change their minds one whit. They have someone they're talking to,
and that's whose advice they're going to go by. I'm just stunned that these
people think this dog is so charming. They really are like indulgent
grandparents. They even had a photo taken of them with their arms (both
arms, both people) bandaged from fingers to elbows after the cat/dog fight.
Oh, aren't we cute, we're on intraveinous antibiotics at the hospital!

Most people who know them are puzzled by their behavior. I give them credit
for not giving up on the dog after the first incident, but I just hope they
follow through on training.


This is what I tell people who don't seem concerned about their dog's
nipping
(in fact, encourage it by playing rough with them). You may not mind.
But
what about people who are afraid of dogs? What about small children or
elderly
people with delicate skin? What are you going to do when the dog
inadvertently
draws blood, and some kid's parent is suing you and trying to get your dog
put
down?

These people are elderly, and do seem to be a bit afraid of other people's
dogs. Yet more reasons why this is all so odd.

"Leah" -OFF wrote in message
...
I can only hope they can train the dog out of
this...they think this dog is so wonderful and perfect.

You said they intend to take the dog to behavior classes.

er, no, I said they've consulted someone about training. Whether this person
knows anything or not, I have no idea. I don't know if they're planning on
doing any sort of formal training or not. I sort of doubt it, though.


If it's an older
dog, nipping may not be addressed in class. So if I were you, I would
advise
them to either talk to the trainer about it after class, or see somebody
specifically for this problem one-on-one.

They'll do what they see fit to do. My advice one way or the other isn't
going to change their minds one whit. They have someone they're talking to,
and that's whose advice they're going to go by. I'm just stunned that these
people think this dog is so charming. They really are like indulgent
grandparents. They even had a photo taken of them with their arms (both
arms, both people) bandaged from fingers to elbows after the cat/dog fight.
Oh, aren't we cute, we're on intraveinous antibiotics at the hospital!

Most people who know them are puzzled by their behavior. I give them credit
for not giving up on the dog after the first incident, but I just hope they
follow through on training.


This is what I tell people who don't seem concerned about their dog's
nipping
(in fact, encourage it by playing rough with them). You may not mind.
But
what about people who are afraid of dogs? What about small children or
elderly
people with delicate skin? What are you going to do when the dog
inadvertently
draws blood, and some kid's parent is suing you and trying to get your dog
put
down?

These people are elderly, and do seem to be a bit afraid of other people's
dogs. Yet more reasons why this is all so odd.

"Leah" -OFF wrote in message
...
I can only hope they can train the dog out of
this...they think this dog is so wonderful and perfect.

You said they intend to take the dog to behavior classes.

er, no, I said they've consulted someone about training. Whether this person
knows anything or not, I have no idea. I don't know if they're planning on
doing any sort of formal training or not. I sort of doubt it, though.


If it's an older
dog, nipping may not be addressed in class. So if I were you, I would
advise
them to either talk to the trainer about it after class, or see somebody
specifically for this problem one-on-one.

They'll do what they see fit to do. My advice one way or the other isn't
going to change their minds one whit. They have someone they're talking to,
and that's whose advice they're going to go by. I'm just stunned that these
people think this dog is so charming. They really are like indulgent
grandparents. They even had a photo taken of them with their arms (both
arms, both people) bandaged from fingers to elbows after the cat/dog fight.
Oh, aren't we cute, we're on intraveinous antibiotics at the hospital!

Most people who know them are puzzled by their behavior. I give them credit
for not giving up on the dog after the first incident, but I just hope they
follow through on training.


This is what I tell people who don't seem concerned about their dog's
nipping
(in fact, encourage it by playing rough with them). You may not mind.
But
what about people who are afraid of dogs? What about small children or
elderly
people with delicate skin? What are you going to do when the dog
inadvertently
draws blood, and some kid's parent is suing you and trying to get your dog
put
down?

These people are elderly, and do seem to be a bit afraid of other people's
dogs. Yet more reasons why this is all so odd.