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Old August 25th 04, 08:32 PM
Leah
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I have a young (11 wk., I think) sharpei who started a class yesterday. Her
owners have complained about her getting "aggressive" with other dogs, and say
she growls at them. I only got to observe her in action a little (no play time
on the first night), but she does have an impressive-sounding growl. Or should
I say roar? :} She grumbled when she was being cradled (held on her back), but
appeared relaxed and didn't do any mouthing.

I know very little about this breed. Are they normally talky in this way?
That's my first impression - that it's all noise and doesn't necessarily
reflect what's going on in her little puppy brain.

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Old August 25th 04, 10:14 PM
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Leah wrote:

I have a young (11 wk., I think) sharpei who started a class yesterday. Her
owners have complained about her getting "aggressive" with other dogs, and say
she growls at them. I only got to observe her in action a little (no play time
on the first night), but she does have an impressive-sounding growl. Or should
I say roar? :} She grumbled when she was being cradled (held on her back), but
appeared relaxed and didn't do any mouthing.

I know very little about this breed. Are they normally talky in this way?
That's my first impression - that it's all noise and doesn't necessarily
reflect what's going on in her little puppy brain.


Leah, I don't think they are *all* talky like that.
But I've had a couple that definitely were, yes. It
was almost as though they were "purring."

I presently have a Dal that does nearly the same thing
- his sound of pleasure when he sees someone he knows
and likes is a sort of cross between a yowl and a
growl, "yaaaayaaaayaaaa." Hard to put into English
wry grin. But in no way is it a traditional growl,
with the same meaning.

flick 100785

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Old August 25th 04, 10:14 PM
flick
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Leah wrote:

I have a young (11 wk., I think) sharpei who started a class yesterday. Her
owners have complained about her getting "aggressive" with other dogs, and say
she growls at them. I only got to observe her in action a little (no play time
on the first night), but she does have an impressive-sounding growl. Or should
I say roar? :} She grumbled when she was being cradled (held on her back), but
appeared relaxed and didn't do any mouthing.

I know very little about this breed. Are they normally talky in this way?
That's my first impression - that it's all noise and doesn't necessarily
reflect what's going on in her little puppy brain.


Leah, I don't think they are *all* talky like that.
But I've had a couple that definitely were, yes. It
was almost as though they were "purring."

I presently have a Dal that does nearly the same thing
- his sound of pleasure when he sees someone he knows
and likes is a sort of cross between a yowl and a
growl, "yaaaayaaaayaaaa." Hard to put into English
wry grin. But in no way is it a traditional growl,
with the same meaning.

flick 100785

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



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Old August 25th 04, 10:14 PM
flick
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Leah wrote:

I have a young (11 wk., I think) sharpei who started a class yesterday. Her
owners have complained about her getting "aggressive" with other dogs, and say
she growls at them. I only got to observe her in action a little (no play time
on the first night), but she does have an impressive-sounding growl. Or should
I say roar? :} She grumbled when she was being cradled (held on her back), but
appeared relaxed and didn't do any mouthing.

I know very little about this breed. Are they normally talky in this way?
That's my first impression - that it's all noise and doesn't necessarily
reflect what's going on in her little puppy brain.


Leah, I don't think they are *all* talky like that.
But I've had a couple that definitely were, yes. It
was almost as though they were "purring."

I presently have a Dal that does nearly the same thing
- his sound of pleasure when he sees someone he knows
and likes is a sort of cross between a yowl and a
growl, "yaaaayaaaayaaaa." Hard to put into English
wry grin. But in no way is it a traditional growl,
with the same meaning.

flick 100785

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



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Old August 25th 04, 10:14 PM
flick
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Leah wrote:

I have a young (11 wk., I think) sharpei who started a class yesterday. Her
owners have complained about her getting "aggressive" with other dogs, and say
she growls at them. I only got to observe her in action a little (no play time
on the first night), but she does have an impressive-sounding growl. Or should
I say roar? :} She grumbled when she was being cradled (held on her back), but
appeared relaxed and didn't do any mouthing.

I know very little about this breed. Are they normally talky in this way?
That's my first impression - that it's all noise and doesn't necessarily
reflect what's going on in her little puppy brain.


Leah, I don't think they are *all* talky like that.
But I've had a couple that definitely were, yes. It
was almost as though they were "purring."

I presently have a Dal that does nearly the same thing
- his sound of pleasure when he sees someone he knows
and likes is a sort of cross between a yowl and a
growl, "yaaaayaaaayaaaa." Hard to put into English
wry grin. But in no way is it a traditional growl,
with the same meaning.

flick 100785

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



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Old August 25th 04, 10:14 PM
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Leah wrote:

I have a young (11 wk., I think) sharpei who started a class yesterday. Her
owners have complained about her getting "aggressive" with other dogs, and say
she growls at them. I only got to observe her in action a little (no play time
on the first night), but she does have an impressive-sounding growl. Or should
I say roar? :} She grumbled when she was being cradled (held on her back), but
appeared relaxed and didn't do any mouthing.

I know very little about this breed. Are they normally talky in this way?
That's my first impression - that it's all noise and doesn't necessarily
reflect what's going on in her little puppy brain.


Leah, I don't think they are *all* talky like that.
But I've had a couple that definitely were, yes. It
was almost as though they were "purring."

I presently have a Dal that does nearly the same thing
- his sound of pleasure when he sees someone he knows
and likes is a sort of cross between a yowl and a
growl, "yaaaayaaaayaaaa." Hard to put into English
wry grin. But in no way is it a traditional growl,
with the same meaning.

flick 100785

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



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Old August 26th 04, 06:37 AM
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"flick" wrote in message
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I presently have a Dal that does nearly the same thing
- his sound of pleasure when he sees someone he knows
and likes is a sort of cross between a yowl and a
growl, "yaaaayaaaayaaaa." Hard to put into English
wry grin. But in no way is it a traditional growl,
with the same meaning.


I think I know the noise you're talking about, my Belgian does this
as well. It's rumbly and grumbly, but not aggressive in any way.
He also does it sometimes when he wakes up & is stretching, like
an audible yawn.
Shelly & The Boys


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Old August 26th 04, 06:37 AM
Shelly & The Boys
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"flick" wrote in message
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I presently have a Dal that does nearly the same thing
- his sound of pleasure when he sees someone he knows
and likes is a sort of cross between a yowl and a
growl, "yaaaayaaaayaaaa." Hard to put into English
wry grin. But in no way is it a traditional growl,
with the same meaning.


I think I know the noise you're talking about, my Belgian does this
as well. It's rumbly and grumbly, but not aggressive in any way.
He also does it sometimes when he wakes up & is stretching, like
an audible yawn.
Shelly & The Boys


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Old August 26th 04, 06:37 AM
Shelly & The Boys
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"flick" wrote in message
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I presently have a Dal that does nearly the same thing
- his sound of pleasure when he sees someone he knows
and likes is a sort of cross between a yowl and a
growl, "yaaaayaaaayaaaa." Hard to put into English
wry grin. But in no way is it a traditional growl,
with the same meaning.


I think I know the noise you're talking about, my Belgian does this
as well. It's rumbly and grumbly, but not aggressive in any way.
He also does it sometimes when he wakes up & is stretching, like
an audible yawn.
Shelly & The Boys


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Old August 26th 04, 06:37 AM
Shelly & The Boys
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"flick" wrote in message
...
I presently have a Dal that does nearly the same thing
- his sound of pleasure when he sees someone he knows
and likes is a sort of cross between a yowl and a
growl, "yaaaayaaaayaaaa." Hard to put into English
wry grin. But in no way is it a traditional growl,
with the same meaning.


I think I know the noise you're talking about, my Belgian does this
as well. It's rumbly and grumbly, but not aggressive in any way.
He also does it sometimes when he wakes up & is stretching, like
an audible yawn.
Shelly & The Boys


 




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