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<DIV>First I am mainly a lurker, but want to Thank everyone for their posts. I have a beautiful 6 year old basset and have learned a ton from everyone on DD about the quirks, habits and all other adventures involved with the glorious hound. </DIV>
<DIV>I was literally up for hours with the whole reverse sneeze issue until I learned to plug the nose.</DIV>
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<DIV>Not wanting to share mom - My Suzi is notorious of not allowing the 2 cats in our life that came after her, to not come on the bed or cuddle on my lap. She growls and I immediately make her get off the couch or off the bed before this escalates. She will lay and pout at my feet (which breaks my heart - but we do not allow growling in our house). After an adequate 'time-out', I invite her back. This has worked, so my suggestion to you is - when Annie pushes, make her get off the couch, she is only allowed on when she behaves they way you want her to (good luck - this may take a few efforts since our hounds are persistent). Same with Fred - any growling - off the couch. </DIV>
<DIV>Hope this helps! </DIV>
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<DIV>Cari - Slave to Suzi (I think I desearve the PW title)</DIV>
<DIV>Bailey (Old deaf Golden - Everyone loves me!)</DIV>
<DIV>Emma (I just wanted to sleep on the bed - I don't even like being petted)</DIV>
<DIV>Lily (I lived outside until a little while ago and I really want to be on Mom's lap)</DIV>
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<DIV><A href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/999283">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/999283</A></DIV>
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