Behavior observation by...an 11 yr. old??

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Postby msvette2u » June 13th, 2006, 1:28 pm

My daughter is now 11, and has been, of course, raised around dogs for most her life now.
Yesterday I was trimming Jenny - we're going in stages, lol - and Ashley was holding her leash - at one point Ashley said "Uh oh!" and I said "What?" She said "Well she stopped panting and I thought she was getting upset and going to bite!"
I thought that was pretty observant of her, considering she's only 11 years old. Way to watch the body signals/language, Ashley!
Although Jenny didn't bite :)
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Postby Malli » June 13th, 2006, 1:31 pm

wow, that is great, you definately have to get an eye for that stuff!
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Postby msvette2u » June 13th, 2006, 1:33 pm

I was proud that even at age 11 she could recognize the change in body language and be prepared for a possible problem :)
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Postby muse » June 13th, 2006, 3:26 pm

Good Job teaching her, Mom. :clap: Odds are she'll never get bitten in the face for approaching a dog she doesnt know.
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Postby luvmyangels » June 14th, 2006, 3:40 pm

That is really great that she is so observant. You have done an awesome job as a mom and teacher of animals. I hope to be as good as you are!! :clap:
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