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You not alone in this at all. Some of us have dogs that will never be whole but we try... That you are willing to work this out is a great thing for your babies.
Ok let me just check and see what and who is in Houston at my one group and see if I can come up with a name.
Oh yes there are some good ones....
Best one that I would suggest and looking at some new work in aggresion and fear would be Kellie Snider....
Kellie Snider, MS
Behavior Logic Company
Mid Cities area—Dallas/ Ft. Worth
I Know not in your area but she can lead you to someone that is.
Go to this link
Truly Dog Friendly » Truly Dog-Friendly Trainers
and have a look if there is a trainer close these guys are with The Truly Dog freindly group and they do not train from rough at all to the level I like which for fearful dogs is the only way to go. They can not train from wough and be listed as a trainer they get bounced fast if they do. There are a few closer to you then Kellie... but call her first..
Once someone sees the dog and sets you on a path and give you a plan, you should be able to manage well on your own with phone calls and email guidence. It the one maybe two times you will need to see them.
Let me tell you I toally understand that finding someone to help is a tough.. I a trainer with knowledge and I have a very hard time still finding others to work with us as I set in my ways and only gentle is allowed in and araound us ever and that is hard to find.
I'd even go so far as to contact the Houston SPCA.. no no not to give up your dogs but they should have staff that can help you with behaviour work or get you to someone close to you... they have a vested intrest in keeping dogs in thier homes. Calgary Alberta's SPCA has a hot line to help.
You can get in touch with trainers like Pat Millar or Pam denison and ask them to point you to trainers... they are postive based and would know others.
Also book to read....
On Talking Terms with Dogs by Tuird Rugass
Click for Joy by Melissa Alexander
Click for Calm by Emma Parsons
The Other end of the Leash by Patricia McConnell
The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson
Control Unleashed By Leslie McDewitt
JL