Dog trainers?

[slartibartfast]

I am not trying to attack you, I am trying to convey to you the severity of this problem.

I would also like to point that saying she had no problems in a previous home doesn't really count if she was only a puppy at the time...most agression problems occur as dogs reach maturity and start pushing the boundaries. Whether or not she's agressive to people now, she could still accidentally bite somebody breaking up a fight. I know people whith small dogs who have been severely bitten when they lifted the small dogs above their heads to save them from an attacking dog.

I'm glad that you're getting a trainer for her, and I sincerely hope that it all works out. Boxers are a great breed in general and I'd hate to see one get put down if it can be avoided.

[Broseph]

do you think that this was the BEST way to convey that to concearnd owner?? sounds alittle harsh to me. ...just sayin..

I am not trying to attack you, I am trying to convey to you the severity of this problem.

Don't believe me? Come look in the freezer at work and I'll point out all the ones who had owners who believed that they didn't need a fence.

[darkangel]

Yeah that's what I'm saying. I'm saying I'm gonna get my help for my dog and you start talking about freezers. That's awful.

[Broseph]

Bingo.

Yeah that's what I'm saying. I'm saying I'm gonna get my help for my dog and you start talking about freezers. That's awful.

[recycling goddess]

amy,

have you tried reading any of cesar millan's books? my girl friend lent me one of his books "cesar's way" the natural, everyday guide to understanding and correcting common dog problems.

perhaps it can assist you. i was watching his show on national geographic channel tonight and they had an aggressive dog which calmed down in an afternoon! he had the owner relax and become alpha... and that's all it took.

hope this works out for you. our experience was one which unfortunately didn't have a positive behavioral outcome.

all the best,
aleesha

oh and his show is called 'dog whisperer'

[darkangel]

amy,

have you tried reading any of cesar millan's books? my girl friend lent me one of his books "cesar's way" the natural, everyday guide to understanding and correcting common dog problems.

perhaps it can assist you. i was watching his show on national geographic channel tonight and they had an aggressive dog which calmed down in an afternoon! he had the owner relax and become alpha... and that's all it took.

hope this works out for you. our experience was one which unfortunately didn't have a positive behavioral outcome.

all the best,
aleesha

oh and his show is called 'dog whisperer'

Aleesha, I have been watching the hell out of some Dog Whisperer this weekend!!!! Isn't he amazing? He shows up and it's almost like there wasn't even a problem to begin with. I will definetly check out the book. Thanks!

[recycling goddess]

you are so welcome. i thought of you the entire show!!!

i'm very proud of you for trying to fix this behaviour instead of just giving up. good for you!!!

lucky dog!

[Broseph]

i wish there were more people like you on here aleesha....just sayin.. im gonna have to check out this show myself, cuz puppy is getting to be a little....well he needs to know im the boss...haha

you are so welcome. i thought of you the entire show!!!

i'm very proud of you for trying to fix this behaviour instead of just giving up. good for you!!!

lucky dog!

[daaangconcepts]

I used to watch that show like a mofo! Haven't watched it in a while though. I heart Daddy!!!

i wish there were more people like you on here aleesha....just sayin.. im gonna have to check out this show myself, cuz puppy is getting to be a little....well he needs to know im the boss...haha

[recycling goddess]

thanks joe. i know i was watching for my pup. i figure why not fix problems before they appear. it was just a wonderful bonus that his show was on an aggressive dog.