| hey Burnsway,
I talked to the 11 year old yesterday when I was trying to expalin to the kids what I thought might be going on with skuly. He said that she did it to him one time and that he said her name and that once she heard that, she quit. The 9 year old said he didn't ever try that.
I may be wrong but I believe that just about any dog will test boundries. It's up to the owner to make the boundries clear, which has been my goal from day one.
During the day, she and the 9 year old play together very well. I had him do some basic obedience with her yesterday (come, sit, down). I also had him come WITH ME in and out of my room last night while she was laying down.
I really think that she is not used to this place. For example, at the other house my husband always came in the front door. In this house, he comes in from the garage and she alerts to that if everyone else is in the house.
I am taking the crating advice and reinforcing her position in the family. No animal will ever take priority over any family member.
I understand what you are saying about the temperment and agree that she is not showing excellent temperment.
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CH Zonia V.H. Falconsnest (skuly) |