We really need to know more about your dog. But yes, we sure can help. There is no universal solution to this problem. Every case is unique. We will analyze the behavior of your dog, try to understand why (his past, what triggers the behavior, the "drive" he is in, his body posture). All those elements interact and each situation has its own answer. CRATE TRAINING is a good way of making the job of house training your puppy a much more enjoyable and successful experience.

We see remarkably little “acting out”. Our open setting, a commitment to social responsibility, and use of therapeutic relationships help our members develop mutual support and self-restraint. If severe threats, violence, or active substance abuse occur in spite of everyone’s best efforts, we may utilize a brief psychiatric hospitalization. There also may be situations when, as a reality-based consequence, we consider a local law enforcement response.

Aggressive dogs can cause serious injury and even death. In addition to the tragedy sometimes caused by canine attacks, owners can be subject to civil and criminal liability for their pet's behavior. If your dog shows signs of aggression such as growling, snarling or snapping, call your veterinarian immediately for a behavior evaluation and counseling to help you train your dog. Most behavior problems can be successfully treated with a strict training regimen.

Colleen specializes in aggression, fear and anxiety. You are assured that you are working with a pro.

Socialize and exercise your dog on a daily basis. Dogs that haven't been properly socialized, receive little attention or handling, or are left tied up for long periods of time frequently turn into biters. Spay or neuter your dog. Neutered dogs are less likely to bite. Dogs that have not been spayed or neutered are up to three times more likely to be involved in a biting incident than neutered or spayed dogs.

Male dogs are more aggressive; the female can be extremely aggressive when protecting their young but males on a whole are more aggressive. The majority of the police/military dogs are male. The male dog produces testosterone that will make him more aggressive than the female.

First, remove your dog from the situation. Second, (if it is safe) politely tell the dog's owner that you feel their dog is aggressive and ask them to take some action to control their dog or leave the park. If you do not feel safe or a polite request has no effect, call Fort Worth Animal Control at 817.392.3737. It is up to users of Fort Woof to police each other in a friendly Fort Worth manner to keep Fort Woof safe for all.

There are bitter tasting products that can be sprayed along the edges of the pad to discourage chewing. Once the dog begins to urinate on the pad, this behavior will be curbed. It is unusual for a dog to put its mouth on an area where they go to the bathroom.

Once your dog tests negative for heartworms, we recommend putting all dogs on a once a month preventative to prevent them from acquiring heartworms, the preventative usually comes in tablet form. Once your dog is on the preventative year round, we recommend retesting every 2 years.

Serious breeders find breeding partners at the shows, through their contacts in the club, and through ads in the breed magazine. Most serious breeders are quite choosy about how they breed to and it is suggested to do the same as above, go to shows to contact serious breeders to see if there is any interest. Though most serious breeders are very choosy about stud dogs and usually pick one that has achieved its championship title and has proven itself with quality get.

Both sexes are equally suited to be service dogs. All dogs are neutered before placement so their working behavior will not be affected by hormonal changes.

This can vary from one dog to the next. Typically, the heat cycle lasts around two to three weeks. The female's vulva will swell and then bleed for several days. Mating is typically done after being in heat for a good 10 days. Some females have what is called a silent heat. This occurs when a dog does not show the typical signs of being in heat but can still get pregnant. Be careful if your dog is in heat and you do not wish her to be bred.

It is normal for preschoolers to be assertive, especially in the year or two before kindergarten. They may brag, tattle, and boss other children around. Episodes of aggression are common as well. Sometimes the aggression is a means to an end (say, pushing another child aside to get to a favorite toy); at other times, it may seem more direct (such as hitting another child or smashing a toy against the floor).

The OFA website is updated several times a month. However, there is a short waiting period between the time an application finishes and the data is uploaded to the web to allow time for the printed report to reach the owner. No. Information is not uploaded to the website until the evaluation has been completed and reports mailed. The OFA website is currently updated several times a month. Transitional vertebra is an incidental radiographic finding noted during the evaluation process.

There have been anecdotal reports of hypothyroidism resulting in aggression. However, this association has not been proven in any retrospective or prospective studies where large numbers of dogs have been evaluated. In one retrospective study performed here at Michigan State University, there was actually a negative correlation between a history of aggression and hypothyroidism. In other words, dogs with a history of aggression were actually less likely to be hypothyroid.

We schedule portrait sessions with plenty of time in between so that animals that don't know each other do not meet. We therefore ask that you arrive on time and not early for your appointment. Please make us aware of any aggression issues your animal may have so that we can be sensitive to those concerns.

Reduces your pet's desire to roam in search of a mate -- this also helps reduce the problems of free roaming animals; for example, car accidents and pet theft

We recommend that all mixed breed pets be spayed. Purebred animals that are not being used for breeding or for show should also be spayed. Spaying a female dog or cat involves the surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries. The primary benefit to spaying your pet is to eliminate their ability to have puppies or kittens.

Research studies have show that much violent behavior can be decreased or even prevented if the above risk factors are significantly reduced or eliminated. Most importantly, efforts should be directed at dramatically decreasing the exposure of children and adolescents to violence in the home, community, and through the media. Clearly, violence leads to violence.

If you are in the state of Tennessee, we can probably recommend a trainer you can consult. If you are in the Knoxville area, we can refer you to trainers and to a behavioral specialist, Dr. Elizabeth Schull. In addition, the Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago has a web-site staffed by qualified trainers who will work with you on-line for behavioral problems. Visit them at: http://www.anticruelty.org/behavior_hotline.html.

The most effective dangerous dog laws are those that place the legal responsibility for a dog's actions on the owner rather than on the dog. The best laws hold the owner accountable for the bite victim's pain and suffering, and mandate certain corrective actions such as spay/neuter and proper confinement of the dog. For more information on legislation that will effectively reduce dog bites in your community, contact The HSUS.

In most cases, yes, but under certain conditions. If your dog exhibits the tendency to bite we may require you to muzzle him, or make a special appointment outside normal business hours. Please contact us to discuss the situation prior to bringing your dog into the shop.

Contact our office and an Animal Control Officer will respond. If the owner is receptive to more carefully controlling the animal, the problem may be resolved immediately. State law and local ordinance provide for a process of classifying animals as aggressive or dangerous if their behavior, as defined in law, presents a physical threat to humans and domestic animals.

If a student is agitated or uneasy and requires more personal space, Soma may stand to work from behind the seated student, or directly in front of the student. Soma converts students' right-brain emotional state by teaching specific subject matter (for example: math and spelling) to activate left-brain reasoning.

The concept works equally well with female dogs. The training manual, MarkOut? Marking is full of housebreaking information which you can apply to a female dog. The wraps however will not work as well as britches. We will be creating our own line of britches, and a training manual for housebreaking your female dog soon.

It is actaully better for her to NOT have a litter or heat cycle before being spayed. Spaying before the first heat cycle significantly reduces the risk of mammary cancers later in life. Although there is risk with any surgery, spaying and neutering are relatively safe and painless operations. We routinely provide all our surgical patients with medication to help them cope with pain.

Females, regardless of cat or dog, are spayed while males, again regardless of cat or dog, are neutered.