I graduated from the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior in 2008, ready to take on the world of obedience and agility classes, but I soon discovered there were lots
of dogs with behavior problems preventing them from coming to a training class.
Not long after adopting him, the lucky pup's parents started an animal training group called Handsome Dan's Rescue, which trains shelter
dogs with behavior problems in order to make them more appealing to adopters.
If there is one thing that current television shows about dog training have taught the public its that there are solutions to
help dogs with behavior problems and there are alternatives to try before giving up your dog.
It is heartbreaking to
see dogs with behavior problems because they can be much more difficult to manage than a medical illness and are one of the top reasons that dogs end up in a shelter in the first place.
If you have
a dog with a behavior problem or a dog that just needs to learn some manners, look no further!
However, if you own a mature Great Dane or
a dog with a behavior problem that was not properly socialized, you have more of a challenge.
It's good practice to alternate dog feeding between family members, this will help the dog to respect everyone in your pack and avoid
a dog with a behavior problem like aggression.
If you have
a dog with a behavior problem and you are ready to make changes then you have come to the right place!
If you've ever had
a dog with behavior problems, you're probably willing to do whatever it takes to avoid falling into that category ever again.
Would you be willing to foster
a dog with a behavior problem (chewing, separation anxiety, fear of thunderstorms, not housebroken, etc.)?
Dogs with basic manners issues are welcome in class, but the class environment is not appropriate for
a dog with behavior problems.
Houston dog trainer Michael Baugh personally helps families who have
dogs with behavior problems, including aggressive and fearful dogs.
Dog clicker training is conditioning the dog to repeat actions for a reward and sometimes
a dog with behavior problems or bad behavior won't be a good clicker training candidate.
Mouthing a human can lead to
a dog with a behavior problem around strangers.
Would you be willing to foster
a dog with a behavior problem (chewing, separation anxiety, fear of thunderstorms, not housebroken, etc.) Yes No
Are you willing to adopt
a dog with a behavior problems (chewing, Separation anxiety, not housebroken, etc.) Note We will not adopt a dog that is aggressive or has bitten before — under any Circumstances.
Dogs with behavior problems that would have previously been killed are now being spared.
Anderson was running Denver's animal control facility, and refused to euthanize
some dogs with behavior problems.
I often say, «Your dog needs more exercise» when I am faced with a question about
a dog with a behavior problem.
To give a realistic prognosis for
any dog with a behavior problem, you have to look at the whole picture.
I think this is one of the hardest parts of owning
a dog with a behavior problem — especially a highly visible one like leash reactivity.
This type of talking is not usually allowed in obedience classes, but is often needed with inexperienced puppies and
dogs with behavior problems.
For
a dog with a behavior problem, a dual approach using both reinforcement and punishment may make behavior modification impossible, and even harm his relationship with you.
Would you be willing to adopt
a dog with a behavior problem (chewing, separation anxiety, fear of thunderstorms, not housebroken, etc.) Note: we will not adopt a dog that is aggressive or has bitten before — under ANY circumstances?