I say go for it. Maybe Ellie feels like it isn't a give and take situation and is tired of always giving. If the other dog isn't allowed to bark either, it sounds like a problem solved.
ELLIE BIT ME--TWICE!! (Long rant)
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I say go for it. Maybe Ellie feels like it isn't a give and take situation and is tired of always giving. If the other dog isn't allowed to bark either, it sounds like a problem solved.
Chris
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This has been the most fascinating thread. Having four Shelties has given me some insight into what they might be thinking. If one wants to play, she'll snap and bite the other. No harm -- it's all in good fun -- but Shelties don't think about the fact that their people don't have nice thick fur to cushion the bite. OUCH!!!
I suspect Ellie was just tying to play -- she had been good and restrained on the walk. The reward play is a wonderful idea -- think of how drug dogs get to play with the ball after they sniff a line of luggage.
I suspect Ellie was just tying to play -- she had been good and restrained on the walk. The reward play is a wonderful idea -- think of how drug dogs get to play with the ball after they sniff a line of luggage.
This has been the most fascinating thread. Having four Shelties has given me some insight into what they might be thinking. If one wants to play, she'll snap and bite the other. No harm -- it's all in good fun -- but Shelties don't think about the fact that their people don't have nice thick fur to cushion the bite. OUCH!!!
I suspect Ellie was just tying to play -- she had been good and restrained on the walk. The reward play is a wonderful idea -- think of how drug dogs get to play with the ball after they sniff a line of luggage.
I was thinking of the drug dogs too! I think they enjoy their job, but they really enjoy getting the toy when when work well, too! Police dogs are the same way. The whole playing after the walk has worked completely for us. She is as good as gold!