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<DIV>Have been reading this thread with great interest as one can imagine.</DIV>
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<DIV>There are many, many methods, rehab protocols and theories, the bottom line
is a simple equation after years of doing hands on rehab, and that is:</DIV>
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<DIV>1 - Qualify the bite or aggression. </DIV>
<DIV>2 - Rule out medical (a high number of cases are medical backgrounds)</DIV>
<DIV>3 - Rule out nutritional issues - and I want to elaborate on this
one.</DIV>
<DIV> Many know we've been fortunate over the years to
work with many trainers and behaviorists, Cesar, Victoria, Tia, Warren - most
recently we've become affiliated with Animal Behavioral Colleges and have
enjoyed visitation with many of the mentors - nutritional correction is most
effective. Victoria Stillwell turned me onto a product available from the
UK - "Zylkene". It's a supplement and not a drug. Rarely do we have
a case that is not medical or nutritional - however, we had 3 cases that had me
going batty - literally. When rescue wants to send a doggie off to bomb dog
duty, you know they are a challenge. Zylkene for 90 days did the trick -
amazing stuff. Combined with good nutrition for 30 days, basic hands on
work daily and correction techniques, we've had 100% success in the difficult
cases. Nutritional correction takes a minimum of 30 days, and most
commonly 90. Never should a Grrrr rehab case be placed in a home with
children, and there are many that argue this stating their kids are great, and
they may be. It's not YOUR kids - it is their friends and the slumber
parties, birthday parties and overall excitement that puts both dog and children
at risk.</DIV>
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<DIV>I 100% agree with many of the comments that a "Grrrrr" dog requires
constant supervision, is a huge responsibility, and should NEVER be off lead at
a dog park. I won't go so far to say No Dog Parks, as many do fine as long
as good leadership is constantly present - socializing the dog in question has
it's plus', however, at no time should another canine be put in jeopardy. If a
high alpha has a fear response and attacks, that's a dog that should not be at
dog parks.</DIV>
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<DIV>Just because someone calls a dog "Aggressive" does not mean they are.
I have much better success training older dogs than I do in puppy training, yet
almost every trainer I've ran across likes the adage "You can't train a
dog over 1" - my mind reels with this comment - are they crazy? You can't
train a basset until they are at least 3!!! lol. The easiest trick is "Steal the
Sofa". I think it might just be hereditary.</DIV>
<DIV>Bwahahaha.... I return to my pack - today that pack is at 93, it changes
daily. We need more sofas.</DIV>
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<DIV>Dawn of the West</DIV>
<DIV>Where "Red Collar" dogs are a norm.</DIV>
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