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vicious

  • 08-05-2014 8:55pm
    #1
    irishgirl19
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    My one year old jacker is really vicious. She goes absolutely ballistic when I stranger comes in or try's to pet them. And it's not just all bark and no bite. I think she is really afraid. I can't even let kids pet her when I am walking her. Any advice. .. seriously at my wits end


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  • #2
    barbiegirl
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    Get a behaviourist out to the house. Depending on where you are Citizen Canine are great. The behaviourist will help you to come up with a strategy for making the dog more comfortable and less aggressive.


  • #3
    irishgirl19
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,609 ✭✭✭irishgirl19


    barbiegirl wrote: »
    Get a behaviourist out to the house. Depending on where you are Citizen Canine are great. The behaviourist will help you to come up with a strategy for making the dog more comfortable and less aggressive.

    Thanks. I'm in Dublin but emailed them.still waiting for a response


  • #4
    FurBabyMomma
    Registered Users Posts: 774 ✭✭✭FurBabyMomma


    Try Tara at AniEd - another qualified behaviourist. This dog needs a proper behaviour modification programme put in place.

    Bear in mind as there is no legislation in place governing the industry, Dan down the road can call himself a trainer and behaviourist in the morning. Ask what their credentials are - fully qualified behaviourists will have studies in the UK and need these qualifications to have the correct insurance in place.


  • #5
    DBB
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,770 Mod ✭✭✭✭DBB


    FurBabyMomma wrote: »
    Ask what their credentials are - fully qualified behaviourists will have studies in the UK

    Or the US ;-)
    But yes, absolutely the owner should take some time to make sure the behaviourist they're thinking of employing has completed recognised 3rd level courses, are members of reputable professional associations, and certainly in the case of a behaviourist, they should have professional indemnity insurance, which is hard to get unless you're suitably qualified!


  • #6
    FurBabyMomma
    Registered Users Posts: 774 ✭✭✭FurBabyMomma


    DBB wrote: »
    Or the US ;-)

    Oops of course! :)


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  • #7
    irishgirl19
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,609 ✭✭✭irishgirl19


    Thanks everyone. Am definitely going to get the behaviour anylist out(not sure what to call them ha)
    Real shame with her as she's a real smart dog. Just wired. I'm getting her neutered soon so Maybe that will help also


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