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To: Fred C. Dobbs who wrote (29890)11/18/2002 8:58:25 PM
From: Cytotekk  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 34075
 
Ron, OT: Hmmmm, I love the thrill of being in the cage with antagonistic, growling animals ;-) Eye to eye, animale a Chica. The Jungle Way.

You have to show an animal who the boss is....look them in the eye, be forceful but compassionate...they need to know you love them even if the love may be "tough". Ask my Rat Terrier, she will tell you what it is like to be my dog. She follows me everywhere. (yuck)

Of course, the best animal trainers never have to resort to tough love, they can communicate and build a trusting relationship with an animal that never requires much punishment, perhaps just a sharp verbal command now and then. That is with an innocent, BUT Ron, when you are starting off with damaged goods, well, you must respond to the situation...a measured response....my motto is, "Don't use a canon when a slingshot will do". Of course one must have a full compliment of weaponry at their disposal when taking on zoo type animals.

One look, or a gesture of the hand and my dog Spot knows what the deal is. She is very good at one command in particular besides the usual sit, heel and stay....and that, my friend, is the ultimate command, "Go PooPoo!"

Too bad all the animals on these threads can't poop on command, it might improve their intellect and dispositions. ;-)

Colleen in Orlando...long on MYNG, long on threadfare :-/