Well, I didn't have time to call the trainer today bc work was totally swamped but I did get to talk to our trainer on staff, Carrie. I described to her every little bit of info and play by play scenes and she believes that he is acting out and biting out of fear. She said she won't bet her life on it until she see's him one on one in the situation but she is really worried about him. She aggrees that the halti might be really helpful and a good alternative to a muzzle. Bc when unwanted people (pet-a-philes) walk up and attempt to touch him or get near him I can just pull it a little tighter so he won't be able to bite at all. I've never used a facial halti on him before and I'm not sure how he will react to it but I plan on working with him as long much as it takes. I think the halti idea is a good idea anyway bc he pulls like a husky on the lead so maybe this will help his walking behavior as well. It's really tough to try and teach a dog to heel when their leash is hooked up to their harness.. I can't attach the leash to his collar bc he chokes himself to death.. So maybe we can kill two birds with one stone.. ( I just realized how mean that saying is.. but you guys know what I mean
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