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#197592 - 01/12/10 06:16 PM
Re: What 2 do...?
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Queen of Shoes
Registered: 05/24/04
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You didn't sound lazy or heartless. Your dog may just be what is considered a special needs dog. Max was and we are his last chance before being sent off to some kennel to live out his life, fenced away from other dogs.
We take Max to parks where no other dogs are and let him run in a fenced area. We have to let him know it's not okay to even look at small dogs because he really wants to chase them down and kill them, like a rabbit on the track. I have to keep him close to my body with a very short leash. All of these traits were bred into him so there will never be any of it truly going away but we just try to prevent and be aware.
I really hope the experts can give you an answer.
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#197943 - 01/16/10 02:05 AM
Re: What 2 do...?
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Registered: 02/24/04
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Loc: Nevada
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Jabber, when I said I didn't mean you I meant it. If I had, I would have said so.
Its just that in my work of volunteering at the shelters I see all kinds of people, some heartless and some just lazy, not wanting to spend one thin dime to get a sick pet healthy. Or when seeing some poor animal left behind when it's owners moved, or one thrown from a car by its owners in the scorching hot desert, left to die. That to me is lazy and heartless. Especially when shelters take in pets no questions asked.
I could go on but its bad enough I have to see the end result of abused animals. I don't want to describe them here, it's too depressing and horrific...
I know you love Zena like a child, and are now, and will continue to do whatever is necessary for the well being of all concerned. There is a show on TV where they send famed animal psycholigist Victoria Stilwell into your home (on TV) and she works to retrain your pet to behave properly. She is my hero and as good as the dog whisperer. The show is on The Animal Channel. Try googling her and maybe she can be of assistance to you. Hey, its worth a try and they pay you to allow her into your home while training your dog...
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#197954 - 01/16/10 02:52 PM
Re: What 2 do...?
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Registered: 02/17/05
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Loc: New York State
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Xena attended a two hour behavior modification class yesterday. I'm so glad we decided to try another approach; this trainer uses a less harsh method of training animals. The 1st trainer, a man, punished bad behavior; this lady rewards good behavior. We're going to attempt to rehabilitate our lab. This trainer does not believe Xena has unpredictable aggression. She thinks we've just been using the wrong method and incorrect materials. There are two types of muzzles; according to her, we were using the wrong one. We were using the wrong collars and each uncomfortable correction, Xena blamed on the other dogs. She did good in class but this morning in the park, she didn't do so good. If need be, we'll have the new trainer drive out here and walk Xena in the park to show us what we're doing wrong. I instinctively felt the problem was us and not the dog. Thank God we pursued new avenues of help. This trainer does not agree with Millan or the puppy school we lst used. Since Xena was getting worse, instead of better, I tend to trust this type training. I'll let you know what happens.
The only way I would have put this gorgeous animal down, was if she grew unsafe around people and their pets. But she hasn't harmed one living thing yet; well, the raccoon was a little worse for wear, but other than that, she's just boxed around a bit.
So there's hope for a new beginning and a milder mannered dog!
Thanks for caring. luv ya, jabber
Edited by jabber (01/16/10 02:58 PM)
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