I would say this is true except in the case of the dog who thinks he is the
boss and feels the need to protect his human instead of deferring to him as
the alpha who is capable of making decisions.  Some dogs have strong alpha
personalities.  If Shannon is one of these, make sure you are showing good
leadership so she learns to relax and trust you instead of feeling the need
to take the lead. Just a thought ;-)

Amy
Good Shepherd Farm
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From: "Rini" <[log in to unmask]>

>   Is the difference that in the house you were there and in the yard
> Shannon felt she had to protect her territory alone?  A dog without its
> master in its territory is more agressive than a dog when the master is
> there (I guess because, as the alpha, the master is expected to initiate
> and
> approve strangers so the dog can relax more and only "go to war" if the
> master does.