k9mania
09-28-2006, 05:26 AM
Oh there is that dog; kind, gentle, loving and WHACKO. It paces, it digs, it is afraid of it's own shadow. It can be "normal" (whatever that really is) so you start to think it is growing out of it and then it bolts, hides in the closet, fear bites, paces, etc. We know some breeds have "issues" but each of these cases is different because the problem may be part nature and part nurture. It takes such patience but that is not enough. Discussions concerning different ways to handle such dogs can help other trainers, owners, caretakers help such dogs function at an acceptable level.