![]() ![]() Over the course of her aggression rehabilitation board+train program this dog learned how to be in close proximity to dogs while staying cool, calm, and collected. ![]() We teach dogs how to defer to their owners so they no longer bark, lunge, or become aggressive towards other dogs. Yet, just because you don’t prefer the company of everyone doesn’t mean you have to attack them or injure them. Why is it that everyone thinks that every dog should want to get along with every single dog? Do you get along with every single person you meet? We didn’t think so. I don’t want to get too far off track, but I do want to re-itterate what I just said: she can be with dogs whose temperament lends itself as a match to hers. However, with behavior modification (rehabilitation) she’s able to enjoy the company of some dogs if their temperament lends itself as a match to hers. There are too many factors that could lead to over-arousal in a dog-park type scenario, so for other dog’s safety this dog will always need to be muzzled around dogs she doesn’t know. Based on her bite history with other dogs, meaning … she has a history of severely injuring another dog(s), this is not a dog that we would ever trust without a muzzle on in a dog-park like scenario. Prior to her program she couldn’t even see another dog without completely losing it (barking, lunging, growling, jumping up in the air, snapping). I’m here to tell you it’s OK that you feel that way, and that lucky there’s people like me and my team who are just as committed to your emotional well being as we are to your dog’s training.Īt the conclusion of this dog’s board and train program she could be out in a playgroup of dogs in a muzzle. You might blame yourself for things you did, or didn’t do, and you might even feel helpless because you can’t seem to get anywhere. The last thing you want is for someone else’s dog to get injured, but even more basic than that you’re likely embarrassed that your dog behaves the way she does. If you’ve ever lived with or owned a dog-aggressive or dog-reactive dog you know exactly what this feels like. It was clear from the first few seconds the owner came into class with his dog that he was a nervous wreck. This morning in class we had a female american bulldog who just finished her program come to class with her owner for the first time. The last bullet point is the one I want to specifically address because it’s not just about an owner’s commitment but an owners emotional capability. The owners commitment to continued reinforcement and enforcement of preferable behavior after the dog’s training is complete.The way in which a dog was previously trained.Whether or not a dog has already gotten experience at successfully attacking and injuring another dog.How long the aggressive behavior has been occurring.Each case is different, and a successful outcome depends on several factors including but not limited to: Here at AYP we work with a lot of dog-aggressive dogs. The same is true even for dogs with aggression issues. If being well mannered and polite works to get the things they want, then they do that. At the end of the day, even the most well trained dog is still an animal, and animals do what works for them. Meaning, even the best of trained dogs can quickly revert back to naughty ways if the human attached to that dog isn’t doing their part to maintain behavior. There’s no denying that a well trained dog is handler dependent. ![]() The class is specially designed for students whose dogs have already aquired the necessary skills for success to practice those skills with their humans. Miami, Florida - Every Saturday morning at 8:30AM I teach my manners maintenance class for graduates of our board and train program. ![]()
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