Posted by Dinah on September 5, 2007, at 11:21:54
In reply to alpha isn't mean, it's responsible and FOREVER! (nm) » Dinah, posted by zenhussy on September 5, 2007, at 11:05:25
Oh hopefully not forever! Or at least I hope that he'll recognize me that way and I won't be forever having to project that energy. It really is making my chest hurt.
But you're right, it isn't mean. It's less mean than the screaming. And it is responsible. I was just surprised I needed it, because my previous Aussie was completely nondominant. Poor little guy. She left big paws to follow in. My perfect Dinah.
And again, totally not in my character, so I'm glad I've been watching that show. I'm not sure I could have managed it without instruction.
lol. Come to think of it, I think I was trained as submissive to my mother's dominant. Or maybe as mediator rather than leader. Or perhaps I was just bred to nondominance. :) Perhaps we aren't all that different from the dogs. I've been identifying a lot with the high strung anxious dogs and wishing for a Cesar in my life.
(I think, except for my weight, I'm a saluki at heart.)
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