Re: [PyrNet-L] dominance/aggression

[JGentzel <JGentzel@aol.com>]

In a message dated 98-05-10 11:10:08 EDT, you write:

<< Both on and off property.  No, offense, but these dogs are only
 supposed to do what is appropriate for the situation.  They are
 supposed to process the situation out and only use aggression as a
 last resort.  That does mean not going after other dogs on their
 property when the situation doesn't warrant it.   >>

Janice I believe that Adrienne is speaking of her dogs working in a field or
pasture.  I don' think in this case most dogs would let a strange dog roam or
otherwise come into the pasture where it was guarding without challenging it.
Now if the dog was brought into and introduced into the pasture the situation
could be different as you describe i.e. the dog could discriminate the
differences and allow the intruder as it were.

Joe