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Originally Posted by Valenie  I'm not trying to twist anything I'm just responding to what I read. I've never had to train my do....he has always been good never attempted to bite anyone until recently.Sorry to me it felt like you were saying that I was just going to throw Tibbs out like the trash.And Im not. |
That's fine.
Dogs need training. Any dog. My dogs are trained DAILY to reinforce good behaviors. You can't have a free for all in your home. If you honestly can't locate a trainer in your area, then perhaps you can talk to Britster who can give you some tips for training at home. She has trained Jackson herself and I think she may be able to give you some guidance.
I would make the dog work for everything. Sit before meals, sit before going out, etc. Use food rewards and if you can use a clicker to train, it will go faster. You can change his mental state fast with this kind of obedience training. Also, movement is safety for dogs. If you sense something is about to happen, you need to redirect the dog. Keep him on a leash at your hip and work with him all day. Prevent the behaviors from happening. If you're a stay at home mom, you are at a great advantage as dogs learn best in short bursts. You can train and reinforce several times a day.
Good luck.