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Originally Posted by FagansMommie  I will look into that. It just seems kind of expensive, but I am going to look around for someone in my price range. |
yeah unfortunately it can be expensive but in this case i think its the best way to go. Fagan is a rescue and you don't know what he experienced earlier in his life. Plus you have other dogs and children added to the mix. Your unsure of what to do training wise so a professional will help.
Cornering a dog is never a good thing. that will most likely make the situation worse because a cornered dog will defend itself. A lot of the time that means biting. the "cht" sound is good and i use it with my dog but the timing has to be right on. Also i don't think penning him up and making him watch you play with the others is doing anything. he doesn't understand that he has to play nice by watching others play.
What you can try is to always keep a leash on him when he is with you. If another dog comes over to you and Fagan attacks, take him by the leash and put him in another room. close the door and leave him for 30 seconds or so. If he's crying and carrying on while in there then wait till he's quiet for 3 second before opening the door and walking him back out on the leash. When he attacks again, repeat the process. Its not a quick fix but it will make him understand that if he snaps at another dog or a person then he gets taken away and doesn't get to spend time with you. Victoria uses this method for a few things on her show "its me or the dog"