Dog Owner Chat v4

[Tipsy]

What are some questions to ask a dog trainer for reactivity/aggression?

I finally got my computer set up, so I edited this video of Swizzy!
https://youtu.be/o2BDgO3LX3A

[_K9_]

Hi!! Im getting a toy australian shepherd puppy in about 4 months, and i just wanna know if there is anything i should do like, to prepare or anything specific to watch out for. thanks for the help! (btw im getting a male)

AAAANDDD will you please pm me your post because im not on much and it would be hard to sort through all the past posts. Thanks!!

[Imzadi83]

What are some questions to ask a dog trainer for reactivity/aggression?

I finally got my computer set up, so I edited this video of Swizzy!
https://youtu.be/o2BDgO3LX3A

I'd want to ask them what their credentials are, what kind of training methods they use, and if they have worked with reactive/aggressive dogs before and how many. I would ask for references, and check them. Also if they do classes I'd want to observe a class even if it's not a class in regards to reactivity/aggression.

Ultimately remember that the dog's safety is your responsibility. If the trainer does something to your dog or asks you to do something to your dog that you are not comfortable with, find a different trainer. Anyone who causes your dog fear/pain is not a good trainer and not someone you should put up with. It's alright to end a training session and leave or ask them to leave. You don't have to finish a session just because you paid for it, having your dog set back in it's training (or even traumatized) is not worth it.

[Imzadi83]

^ LOL, he looks cute though.

[Flossie]

We had an amazing beach day today! Lacey met lots of friends and had the time of her life playing in the waves.

[Marley.&.Me]

he looks so scared 😔

[Jewel Melody]

Got Ellsa a new collar yesterday, it's so cute and useful!
http://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore ... and-orange
It stays on her during the day, but I only turn the light on if it's getting dark/if I'm letting her out at night.

[Imzadi83]

Got Ellsa a new collar yesterday, it's so cute and useful!
http://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore ... and-orange
It stays on her during the day, but I only turn the light on if it's getting dark/if I'm letting her out at night.

Cute! Are the batteries replaceable?

I've considered getting something like that for Chloe, but I rarely have her out at night. My Mom brought her a light up collar attachment for Christmas, but we haven't tried it yet.

[Wishful Thinking.]

@Anade & Imzadi83

thank you for the advice and links, I'm definitely going to find a professional trainer for help with Jasper.

The problem somehow got worse. I took him out today and he tried to bite me just seeing a person walk by (no other dog, just person). He has never done that! I know for sure he loves people and has always been friendly toward people so he was just very excited and wanted to meet them. I'm worried now my landlord might decide he has to go if he keeps up this behavior :c

[Kasper]

Wow, I haven't been here in forever!
Happy to announce I've finally settled on a dog breed - Great Danes.
Tentative breeder selection is Cilka Danes (x).
I say tentative because the breeder is planning on keeping 2 of the pups (since the sire and dam are both extremely well shown and well-rounded). As we're a show home, we're hoping for a lucky turnout of 3 show-quality pups to allow for us c:
Sire is BISS AM Ch BMW Architect of Jericho ROM, HOF (Aj) and the dam is BBPISS EX MHIT Ch Cilka's Peppercorn
V Duncndane CGN, CD, RA, VGD (Pepper).

Opinions on Cilka would be much appreciated~