[Dailydrool] Perching bassets and the alpha bitch

[Pam McQuade]

Kathy:
Recently, while trying to deal with Abner's aggression, I learned about that 
basset stare. He used to give it to me when I did something he didn't 
like--like putting his leash on. It is a sign of dominance. I'm sure Loki is 
aware of that and is backing off early. Crackers, who ignores Jordan, is 
probably doing the right thing. When I ignore Abner and do not look straight 
into his eyes (which dogs interpret as an aggressive stance), nothing 
happens. It's the best way, I think, to deal with a somewhat aggressive dog. 
Now if you could only give Loki that information!
Pam, food slave to the Dashing Bassets