[My back yard]

I know exactly what you mean about the ignorance of how some people try to teach their dogs. I always recommend a good dog book. I've got lots of them and I don't mind loaning them out. It can be so frustrating. I recommend the same books to new parents for their parenting. Same discipline, pretty much.

[HairOfTheDog]

Well, I did compel her to enroll in an obedience class. Hope she finds someone who can correct past mistakes, and has classes that deal in off-lead control. I hope her husband helps rather than hinders correcting the problem. He is a good guy, just with a heck of a temper where this dog is concerned, which I sympathize with after chasing him myself... nevertheless, temper must be overcome. and the escapes have to be avoided at all costs.

She wanted to use my shock collar (that I had for Logan when I hunted him) on the dog. I said no way. Using a shock collar on a dog that is already afraid will just fry his little mind. The shock collar is not to correct fear, but the dog who will give you the finger just because *not* listening seems more fun!

[HairOfTheDog]

Here is Gidget "Plotzing" the little guy! Unfortunately or not, she let go of his neck eventually!

New kitten taking refuge on the saddle rack.