Sentences with phrase «extreme fearful behavior»

- Leash reactive dogs (lunging, barking, snarling, etc. at other dogs while on the leash)- Dogs with existing behavior problems (such as aggression, anxiety, or extreme fearful behavior)- Dogs younger than 6 months of age

Not exact matches

* The problem doesn't change, or worsens, over time, even with professional help; * The owners are justifiably fearful of the dog, according to the trainer / behaviorist, and there is nowhere else for the dog to go; * The dog has been professionally evaluated, and the professional is recommending euthanasia; * The problems have been going on a long time and the dog has been given every chance for change; money has been spent with a professional trainer / behaviorist; * The behavior is unpredictable and / or uncontrollable; * There is an extreme temperament problem with dog; the dog IS NOT TYPICAL OF THE BREED STANDARD; * The problem can not be solved with proper training, behavior modification, change in the way the dog is being managed, or a leash, muzzle, kennel and / or fence.

It sounds hard to say a dog should have been euthanized, but when the alternative is a) prolonging the dog's extreme, crippling fearful life where it can never truly enjoy itself or relax, and b) saddling a well - meaning, loving family with a dog whose behaviors are so deeply abnormal that the family can never enjoy their pet fully and may even end up thinking dogs are just sad, painful responsibilities — well, I think the latter is worse.

Must not display any extreme fearful, reactive, or aggressive behavior in any context.