Really Dumb Dog

Mastiffs are not known for the brains but some have a bit of reasoning power in their gray matter and some do not. Emma unfortunately is one that we are even wondering if she has any gray matter in that thick skull of hers. She has a tough time remembering who even belongs in this family and who might be a stranger but worse if something has been moved she is sure it must be alive and a threat. Last night she and Darcy were inside while we were moving manure, once we were finished the dump trailer was parked in the middle of the circle drive. When the dogs were put out to prepare for bed, Emma gets a glimpse of the trailer and that sets her off barking. She forgot she was suppose to empty her bladder because something big and black was staring at her. Once I walked outside over to the trailer she was embarrassed. This morning Jay Brenner, Spark's son-in-law is taking down a tree in the farm house lawn. Spark pulled the fire engine out of the indoor arena and parked it by the tree so Jay could use the ladder. Emma walks into the barn and realizes something is not the same, she stares intently then lets loose with tremendously loud barking at the empty slot! Since we can't check her tiny little brain, perhaps we need to get her eyes checked. We would like to stop this behavior but are not sure exactly how. Anyone have any ideas on how to fix a dog with no brain? Airiah has left for her new home. We will keep her on the website for the new owners as they want to sell the baby but keep Airiah.