[yorkietalkjilly]

I've worked with dogs such as you describe over the years and I agree with posters above that the problem is not with the animal unless it is ill in some way. Illness aside, the problem is a lack of leadership, boundaries and positive affirmation. It will take a total commitment to this dog to correct your serious problems with Dixie Cup once vet clearance is obtained and you may not be a person who can or wants to go that distance.

The problems you describe are usually ones that can be corrected but you will have to change almost all of your thinking and dealings with her. I would suggest that you start by getting some advice from a professional trainer and then start reading all that you can on positive reinforcement training, rehabilitation of the dangerous dog, etc. After enough research, you will begin to see that this dog, if not ill, is the product of a lack of training skills, no boundaries or appropriate rewards and if you are willing to change everything, you could be the one to help her.

Not many people are very effective with the viscious dog as it takes a world of relearning, patience and persistence but there are those out there who can turn this dog around! You might look into a no-kill shelter who has a trainer who deals with aggessive/dominant dogs and see if he/she could give you some direction with Dixie Cup. If I lived closer and could, I would love to help you with Dixie Cup. My son might be able to give you some email pointers, if you want to PM me. He rehabs vicious dogs.