Handling Dogs: Was Re: tomorrow

[Brad Smith]

-----Original Message-----
From: Warren Fisher <fish@communique.net>
To: pianotech@ptg.org <pianotech@ptg.org>
Date: Thursday, December 04, 1997 12:12 AM
Subject: Handling Dogs: Was Re: tomorrow


>Brad,
>
>The next time you have an inquisitive dog, merely clap your hands loudly
>right in front of their nose as they are approaching.  This will
>discourage most dogs.  If you also clear your throat at the same time it
>will sound like a growl and the dog will get the message.  If he still
>continues,  hold your hands out (below the level of his nose so you
>don't trigger his "dominance" instinct) so that as he approaches you can
>stop his approach by gently lifting his head upwards and away from your
>"privates" while you scratch with your fingers.  The dog will love it
>and you will remain in control of the situation and retain your dignity.
>
>More on the dominance thing.  When two dogs meet for the first time, 
>they try to prove which is "dominant" by rearing on their hind legs and
>pawing downwards on top of the head of the other.  In "pack dynamics"
>there is only one leader so in this situation each dog has the option of
>turning belly up or being the dominant one.  If two wish to be dominant
>there is a fight to prove the point. 
>
>Now the majority of domesticated dogs have never been in a pack since
>they were puppies, but the instinct is always there.  If you stick out
>your hand to pet them on top of the head they will usually duck and go
>around it but it you go in with your palms up below the nose you can
>easily the control their actions.
>
>Hope this helps,
>
>Warren
  
Thanks Warren! 
I will try this dog defense technique.  

Brad Smith