* 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.
So
long as no aggressive or overly
fearful tendencies are present in the dog's
behavior, we are happy to work with these dogs to see how they may become more confident and trusting.
And even though the beating will associate his bad
behavior (for example chewing on your shoe) to a negative result (pain you are giving him for chewing on your shoe, you heartless µ ^ # ¨ $); on the
long run, your dog may become
fearful of people, and even bite them or be aggressive towards them, you included (but you would have deserved it, sorry not sorry).