Thankfully that doesn't seem to be the case with Shannon, she's pretty laid
back in most cases just with a protective streak.  My dad was out with her &
possibly my sister too since they had been trying to teach her to fetch
earlier, she's got the 1st 2 steps down pat but thinks the ball needs to go
on the porch after every retrieve instead of given to the people who threw
it.

Diane Peter
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Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 9:23 AM
Subject: Re: [FARMCOLLIE] Shannon the protector


>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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