>From: colburns <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: OT Dog Question...Please Advise! > >Dear Ferret and Dog Folks- > >I have been having the same problem with my dog, the Noble Allis >Chompers for years, but I have finally gotten sick and tired of >being sick and tired and have decided to beg for help with it. Hope for the dog: I understand completely -- but don't give up hope. I adopted 65# Dibley from the shelter last summer, didn't realize he was sick when we got him. Once he was well we found out what a strong energetic fella he was - I ended up flat out on my face during out first walk when we saw a bunny. He was impossible to walk, but more important, I feared for my fuzzies, Angus and Donre. Forget the pincher collar - I have two suggestions: First, try a Gentle Leader, and make sure you have it fit properly. It really will make a difference. Second, find a good dog trainer and go through 8 to 12 weeks of training. My darling Dibley still *wants* to take off after cats and bunnies, but he's learned control (and so have I). Among all the useful commands I learned in training was "gentle" -- essential around the ferrets. [Posted in FML 5597]