Minor rant about awkward b*tches....(that is, female dogs everyone!)

[Dormouse]

Why are some bitches so blummin awkward about accepting that I am boss, and they do as I say? I have had Amy a year now (must be, she goes in for her booster tomorrow!) and still we are falling out on a regular basis about her trying to intimidate Flick Tonight I had to stand up and get her onto her bed THREE times whilst Flick finished eating her tea, Amy just will not take a telling

And yes Cayla, I am being extremely firm with my commands

I always swore I would never ever own a mare, so how have I ended up with three greyhound bitches? Give me a dog any day

Minor rant over, thank you

 

[Alec Swan]

It sounds to me, Mr H, as if Amy is second in line, in the pecking order, and the poor old Flick is next!

Coursing dogs tend to be different from other dogs. They tend to be a little sneaky!! The only way to deal with it, is either stand and watch them, when the Amy will go to her bed, with a "Who me"? expression, or separate them at feed times.

If you've told a greyhound not to do something, and it understands, then when you're back's turned, all the learning evaporates!!

They do manage to make up for being awkward, though!! Some will think that they're stupid. I can assure you that they are anything, but that.

Alec.

 

[Dormouse]

Luckily for her Amy is not THAT stupid I come first, Islay comes second and then Amy thinks she can lord it over Flick (but of course I keep telling her she cant, she is bottom of the pack as last dog in...)

I blame Cayla's defective training methods myself of course

 

[Katkin]

I'd second that but it's not just bitches. My dog will take a telling and assume an angelic expression as he lounges on his dog bed then the second my back is turned, it's off to raid the cat dish. I've spied on him doing it and I swear he actually tiptoes back to his bed afterwards! This is no mean feat on wooden floors and long lurcher nails. By far the sneakiest breed of dog I've had so far and thats including collies and terriers of various breeds. Having said that, love him to bits!

 

[CAYLA]

Luckily for her Amy is not THAT stupid I come first, Islay comes second and then Amy thinks she can lord it over Flick (but of course I keep telling her she cant, she is bottom of the pack as last dog in...)

I blame Cayla's defective training methods myself of course

What Alec said, and sorry, I cannot help, it's me mams rescue, you need to ask her

 

[ChesnutsRoasting]

Oh, hello MrHappy, are you new here?

I'm afraid Amy has decided she is top dog with your others and that is that! Bullying, as we may interpret it, by one dog to another, does infuriate me but to a certain extent you have to allow it. Having said that, there are tell tale signs exhibited and immediate action by you, with a wet tea towel applied to the perpetrators rear prevents any potential squabbles!

 

[mattilda]

Well she is female and so are you and you know how we like to be in charge. Our first rottie, Holly, was exactly the same. She knew how far away she had to be from me before she could successfully leg it and pretend to be deaf!! Fespite spending a fortune on professional trainers she never changed. Bit I adored her and so did everyone whop met her. I preferred to say she had a huge character rather than call her naughty!!

 

[Dormouse]

Sigh.... I am trying to fight the inevitable then from what you are all saying

I just feel sorry for poor ickle Flickle who always seems to get a raw deal from life, I suppose I shall just have to pick her out for extra cuddles

You are right Mattilda, Amy is a huge personality in a little dog..... and she knows it