-> WC> Hell, my sister's neutered Labrador went for my throat twice while my
-> WC> Pit's total accumulated offenses over 14 years has been getting into
-> WC> the kitchen trash 6 times in 14 years.

-> Reminds me of a farm lab I knew at one job I had in my teens -- this
dog & I
-> would have BRUTAL wrassling matches -- he'd leap for my throat, I'd drop kick
-> him sideways, he'd jump back up and come charging for me low, I'd hip-check him
-> and then land on him (WWF style) -- this dog wouldn't quit -- and was TOUGH ---
-> he'd be wagging tail like mad, & I was laughing, so I guess we
were having a
-> grand time together! *G*  I don't suggest anyone act this way with any animal,
-> but this dog & I grew into a mutually beneficial understanding. . . :)

I don't engage in roughousing with the Pit but treat him quite gently.

OTOH when my sister's Lab went for my throat I picked it up and
tossed it to the bottom of their pool.
It came out, went for my throat again so I repeated the act.

Second trip did it, I was pack leader and for the next two weeks
I'd no problems with the animal.

The *only* discipline I've used on the Pit Bull is an elevated voice and
harsh "bad dog" on very few occassions.

I continue to demand prompt obediance from the dog in responding to
commands on a regular basis thus maintaining pack leader status
and a harmless Pit Bull.

Spanky responds to gestures, verbal commands or a clap.

In fact we have a great deal of body language and postering
communication.
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