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</head><body><p>Ursula, I'm so sorry that Gertie has made her way to the Bridge. They leave such a huge space in our lives when they go. Your passion for fostering seniors is an inspiration. Thank you for loving on those venerable hounds. Old friends are the best friends! </p><p>Pam, your tip to call dogs in a higher pitched voice really works! I tried it on Emma and Dobby and they came running. Another useful trick I've found when out walking a Basset whose nose has gotten stuck to the ground is to come up beside him (Bobo) or her (Emma) and scurry with my feet in the direction I want them to go. It sometimes breaks their concentration and they'll re-engage with the walk.</p><p>Anyone have any tips for discouraging jumping up on people? Emma is an enthusiastic people-jumper. The "cross your arms and turn your back" technique has not dissuaded her so far. She just scrabbles at your rear end.</p><p>Ah-rooos to all,</p><p>Lois Leader with Emma the Aussie Basset Dog and Dobby the House Elf</p><p>lois.leader@cox.net</p></body></html>