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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco  I just talked to Sugar's rescue foster mom and let her know about our issue. We are going to talk again later today. She will also consult with the head of the rescue group and see what they can suggest. She was very surprised by Sugar's behavior. She said that Sugar ALWAYS showed submission, even to her five lb. Chi's and she never would have expected to Sugar to treat a puppy that way.
All I can figure out is that Sugar's confidence has increased since we adopted her, and recently her world was turned upside down with John's surgery (not as much time with her) and the new puppy.
The behaviorist sounds like a good idea, but how do I go about finding a good one locally? |
I found my behaviorist through my hairdresser, believe it or not! He had yorkies in the past and is a dog person and I asked him if he knew of a good trainer that would be able to help with Max. She is one of his clients and he said that he heard good things about her. I think the best thing to do is just ask around. Does the foster mom know of anyone? Talk to your vet and see if he/she has any recommendations for local trainers. My behaviorist laughed when she found out how I heard about her because most of her referrals had come from vets in the area. You can also check local dog training spots--not pet smart or petco, though. My behaviorist does little training workshops at a few locations locally, so I'm sure if I called them, they would have recommended her as well. And if you find one, ask for references. They can be expensive to hire and you wouldn't want to spend all that money on someone who has little experience and doesn't know what he/she is doing. Good luck!