| FirstYorkie | 02-13-2006 03:20 AM |
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Originally Posted by chachi Chachi goes back to the vet on Thursday and My Husband said he is going to talk to him and see if he can reccomend a behaviorlist. Hes also talking about talking to the vet about putting a shock collar on him for the barking. I dont agree with the shock collar but his barking is out of control and is the reason he gets in these frenzys.
| :thumbup: EXCELLENT news that you are going to take Chachi to a behaviorist!!! :thumbup: That is exactly what you need to do. You need to take biting seriously whether it leaves a mark or not.
It's hard to know what to advise without more information. When Chachi goes into these "frenzies", what does he look like? I know he barks. Does he growl? Does he look playful? Or does he look threatening?
You mentioned that it's been a long time since he has bit. What did that involve?
I'm glad that you don't agree with the shock collar. I don't either. I also disagree that his barking out of control is the reason for his frenzies. Barking is part of the frenzy. It is a symptom. It is not the cause of it. Most likely, fear is the cause (but it's hard to say without knowing more about your dog). | 