Oh Alexandra, I'm surprised you let your furry friends, Ping & Puma, sign what is obviously from you! I mean I DID send you a suggestion "offlist", which follows,.....that was meant to help you with your apparent lack of a solution for your Dog's shortcomings. And your criticism of the "anonymous" post was also agreed with by me as the "typical crap" that happens when "all" the replies go to the list, instead of to YOU, offlist. (Ferret)..... I welcome any and all "questions" about Dogs, that are sent to me "Offlist", with open arms!...... I kinda liked the one about "Behavior Training",...at an earlier age!.....So as you can see, I had NO 'onlist' comments about 'solutions' to your problem, only an 'offlist' email to you, offering an "Idea" to your request, until the anon. poster made it all go awry! I hope you did finally get a solution to you Dog's behavior problem,.....God knows I tried! Oh, and to those who write to me about "DOGS", put in the 'subject' line,>>>>>"Canine Behavioral Training, Lack of..)",...or my spaminator will spit you out. Dooks to all,..... Tyler, Ruby, Bear, & Katie Rich, and the Human Gang of One, USA. Cc. JDR. john rich <[log in to unmask]> ----- Original Message ----- From: [log in to unmask] To: ALEXANDRA-COLBURNS Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 10:58 PM Subject: Dog.... Try a 2-3ft. leash, that will keep her 'next' to, or just ahead to where her rear legs are no further away from your feet at any time. It is much easier to keep a Dog "next" to you, than way out front. Hope that helps,....I've worked with Dogs all my life, and it works, with patience AND discipline every time. John R. & the n.j. gang of 4, USA. john rich <[log in to unmask]> [Posted in FML 5603]