I agree about using a trainer. We just had a trainer evaluation on Sat because I was convienced that Chico (9.5 mos) was an "agressive" dog because of how he behaved towards other dogs and people. I was ready to consider a bark collar, or medication! Anyway, this trainer spent 1 hour with us and Chico was a totally different dog! He determined that Chico was not "agressive", but just not trained properly - and that he is "highly trainable". (Believe me, I thought I had tried everything and I had read everything I needed to know, etc.) We signed up! I realized I had to get over being so defensive about what I had done so far. The most important thing is that Chico can be trained to be a great dog if I'm willing to do the work and let an expert guide me . I wish I had looked into a trainer sooner. Anyway, this is something you might consider, at least to determine what your doggie's issues actually are and the best way to handle them. Good luck. |