I am, of course, working to get her to not charge off after stuff (she went after kids on sleds in VT), but I got nervous. Do you think a regular choke collar is the way to go? I don't want her to strangle herself, but she is very powerful.....I think I remember that when you pulled her records, the people that brought her in said she had some pit bull - I believe it, given her strength.

Otherwise, she is doing much better. She found a greenie under the couch and got very protective when I approached her, but she gave it up without a fight, so I think we are making progress. She's back to nipping to get your attention, so I am using the spray collar with her for that.

Not sure she likes her "special song" very much.........must be my singing ability.

Over and Out,

Amy and Sophie

My response:

Hey again,

You're probably ready for a "training collar", or choke chain but you have to get the right fit. Get a
medium gauge link (not the mammoth ones every pet store sells), and measure her neck high up by her ears, all the way around. Add no more than 3 inches. You should be able to put it on easily but to take it off will be a little harder. Do it one ear at a time. You want it snug enough so she can't back out of the collar. She will probably wear an 18" collar. Just make sure of her neck measurement before you buy it. It will give you a better correction, but you don't want to have constant tension on the leash while walking. You will have to do alot of quick turns so she can get a snap and release type correction as opposed to a continuous hanging. She will probably respond better to this collar's correction because it makes a noise when it tightens,too.

How'd you get the greenie back without a fight? I'm curious.

And about the song, it just has to be a happy stupid song that she only hears when something good happens, like getting a treat or her food. It's supposed to be ridiculous, so don't feel funny about it. You may have to exaggerate and do a dance or something. You definitely will need it for future confrontations.

peace,
m

Amy said:

Will give the collar a shot, and report back.

She just gave me the Greenie - didn't seem happy abot it, but when I approached her, she cowered down like she does when she gets the chain thrown, and dropped it.

Back to working on my dance routine..............

amy