[yorkietalkjilly]

Oh, don't feel like that. I haven't read any attack posts myself. Disagreeing and voicing one's own opinions as many have done is not attacking. It is discussion. And even if someone did get really rough in a post or two, remember it is a public forum & all kinds of people are free to speak their minds, though most if not all are giving you really good opinions & advice which is what you get when you post a thread explaining a dog behavior problem on an online dog forum.

We all joined here to have some fun and learn how to be better dog stewards just like you no doubt did & have all learned here from threads just like this! At least all of the posts I've read have commiserated with your problem & pointed out other, more realistic and kinder ways of dealing with your dog's problem which will achieve the effect you want - a happy, healthy, obedient dog. We are on your & your doggie's side & just trying to show you a better way to handle your dog's behavior problems as we've all been shown things here in the past or from our own personal experiences. Good & patient positive training that you & he will enjoy & want to do will be quicker & have much more lasting effects than intimidation training ever will - plus you won't possibly have to deal with a fear-reaction like shock collars can cause over time. If it were me who had been bitten, until my dog was better trained to respond only to me outside, I would keep him on leash outside of the home & keep him away from highly excitable, scent-raging dog parks until he's under control. Taking him back there until he's under control is just putting him in a situation where he could fail & you want to do nothing but set him up for a series of successes for a while. It won't be much of a sacrifice & it could save your relationship.

Just do a little research on behavior modification training or NILIF training or whatever positive reward method you choose & soon you will be gaining control of your sweet dog & you two will have a closer bond than you ever had. We're all pulling for you two & praying for real success.