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   We have a 7 year old Springer, Sherman, and our neighbor has a 1 year old   
   Beagle, Snoopy.  They get along beautifully, but when playing Snoopy likes   
   to pull Sherman's ears, hurting him.   
      
   The neighbors and I have tried to get him to stop, but haven't been   
   successful.  Not wanting to punish Snoopy, it is hard to save my Sherman's   
   ears.   
      
   Next month my wife & I are going on a 3-week cruise, and will take our dog   
   to a professional pet sitter.  He loves it there, as all of the dogs are   
   allowed to run free in the huge fenced area behind their home.  The BAD NEWS   
   is that our neighbors are also leaving for about a month at about the same   
   time, and would you believe that they will be using the same sitter.   
      
   I'm afraid that during their long stay together Sherman's ears might get   
   injured during their play.  I will make the sitter aware of the problem, but   
   we know she cannot watch them all of the time.   
      
   I would like to ask the members of this group if there is anything that can   
   be done to prevent Snoopy from pulling Sherman's ears.  Possibly some   
   medication or perfume that would act as a repellant to other dogs, without   
   harming Sherman.   
      
   Any suggestions would be very welcome,   
      
   Ron & Jan - Independence, Oregon   
   roncarr@qwest.net   
      
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