HI Wayne,

On Tue 2039-Apr-19 10:55, WAYNE CHIRNSIDE (1:123/140) wrote to RICHARD WEBB:



 RW> Wouldn't doubt it, all in how they're raised and treated.
 RW> I'm hoping this steroid regimen seems to solve the problem
 RW> for quite awhile.  WE get her over this I'm just going to
 RW> have to find more opportunities for her to get good exercise too,

WC> Well an addendum is in order for both clarity and good information. 

WC> I NEVER stopped training the animal.
WC> Not that that training required much in the way of time or effort 
WC> it was hugely important that the animal be consistantly reminded who
WC> the pack leader was.

Indeed it is, and Schotze knows that I'm boss.  She and I
have had our contests of wills, but I always win.  My lady
is the one she's the "stuffed animal" for.  I keep telling
kathy that's "momy's teddy bear."

The vet usually muzzles rotties, pits, etc. that we go to.
YEs we've switched vets I think since I"ve seen you in this
echo, you may have been around to read my complaints on that one.
But, this guy, small town vet,  he usually muzzles those
breeds.  NOt Schotze.  Just wants me there to help him keep
control of her, and let her know that she's safe.
Long as she's with me she knows that she's supposed to do as instructed.

She still isn't real fond of the bathtub, but it's the
surface more than the water.  ONce she gets in there and you start bathing her
she loves itl.

I always really liked dobermans, but after adopting Roxy off the streets of
New ORleans and then this one, I'm totally
converted, Rottweilers, as is true with pits, have a
reputation which doesn't fit who they really are if trained
and given love.  Schotze acts as "Service dog" for Kathy,
picking up things she drops, etc.
I've trained her to that one.


Regards,
           Richard
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