[Jacob-list] soon to be mutton

[WenlochFrm at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/25/01 1:31:24 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LBBDVM at aol.com 
writes:


> Last night my ram charged me for what may be the last time.  (No, We do not 
> treat him like a pet in any way!)  The last time he charged my husband, my 
> hubby grabed him by the horns and threw him down.  Hubby has not had a 
> problem since.  I am not a big person and this ram has at least 50 pounds 
> on 
> me so ram wrestling is not an option.  As a rule, I train my animals with 
> positive reinforcement but I don't see that as a viable option for this 
> problem.  I'm considering carrying an electric cattle prod and letting him 
> charge into that.  I'd appreciate any suggestions.   
> 
> 

Cattle prods do work, but it is not the time to teach them what it is when 
they are already charging you. Train them to know in advance that it hurts. 
It only takes one or two "attitude readjustment" sessions for them to learn 
some respect.

Joan Franklin

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