05/07/2025
When people call to ask about training AFTER dog has bitten a person or the owner, this becomes a serious issue where CLEAR and ABSOLUTE answer is critical because of the severity of the consequences for the dog. DEATH. Almost always, a dog bite on a human is euthanasia.
So, it would be unconscionable to give owner wishy washy feel good advise. We need to give clear and concise next step. We are not here to make owner feel good. We are here to teach coping skills to dogs.
We ask very specific and concise questions. This is not interrogation. We NEED to know the circumstances, medical history, when dog was neutered or not, rescue status, etc . All pertinent information. Without this you are not a real trainer. Period.
A clinical psychologist told me, people going into intervention (addiction to bad behaviour) are always defensive and show avoidant behavior.
This I find to be absolutely accurate for both dog owners in stress and the dogs.
Dog rehabilitation for aggression and anxiety involves stress modulation for BOTH owners and dogs.
Learning means overcoming the UNKNOWN, not getting beef jerky or cookies.
Too many dogs are put down because bad behaviour is ignored for a long time, which then becomes a habit.
Start early. Never ignore bad little habits. Discipline. Obsessive repetition. Respect for owner. Pretty much the same as how your momma trained you.
Good training
