tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post3139828112456531847..comments2024-03-16T22:09:24.279-04:00Comments on 24 PAWS OF LOVE: After Leaving the Dog Behaviorist24 Paws of Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06574070591449171093noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-20814825148796809042011-11-17T08:46:56.918-05:002011-11-17T08:46:56.918-05:00That sounds absolutely horrendous. My feeling is t...That sounds absolutely horrendous. My feeling is that the "dog whisperer" on tv is a terrible trainer. He focuses on dominance and "control" in a very odd way. I've found a trainer around here who uses positive methods, rewarding what you want and ignoring what you don't want (and in the case of aggression, avoiding all triggers until you're ready to very slowly face them). I hope that you find someone good who you can trust.<br /><br />She actually *kicked* Brut? Unbelievable.KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-33272415333728103872011-11-17T06:44:13.171-05:002011-11-17T06:44:13.171-05:00Charlie Brown just started kindergarten a week ago...Charlie Brown just started kindergarten a week ago Sunday (he's in a private class since he also has dog-aggression issues) and I totally relate. Your experience with the first trainer... holy cow, so incredibly violating, and I can totally see being too stunned to react- Obviously I did the same thing in the house that day- I was so horrified and afraid I was too paralyzed to even speak. Same thing (smaller scale, but same thing)but if you could go back, wouldn't you have loved to have just screamed your head off about her being a dog abuser? I mean, WTF!Emily in Wonderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122201207831118701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-12916024871813923242011-11-17T00:12:27.081-05:002011-11-17T00:12:27.081-05:00The key was throughout everything you never gave u...The key was throughout everything you never gave up hope on Brut...and THAT is what ultimately makes the difference. No one eill ever know Brut as well as you do which gives you an amazing insight in how to motivate and communicate...one wich a trainer will NEVER have. Follow your gut.White Dog Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11355498124092406748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-69051899585265966612011-11-16T21:13:49.571-05:002011-11-16T21:13:49.571-05:00Having the confidence to protect our animals when ...Having the confidence to protect our animals when we don't feel like we know what we're doing is the hardest lesson to learn. <br /><br />It sounds like one you're learning well. And it appears Brut is helping you learn it.Pamelahttp://www.somethingwagging.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-22877402859739827292011-11-16T15:28:51.072-05:002011-11-16T15:28:51.072-05:00I'm sorry to hear about your bad experience wi...I'm sorry to hear about your bad experience with the dog trainer. It's unfortunate that a trainer would think that controlling a dog physically is going to accomplish anything with any breed. Kicking the dog when the dog was behaving is so far from logical that it makes me want to scream. My mom trains dogs and finds some trainers to be so frustrating. There are great trainers out there and it sounds like you are going to tell us about one tomorrow. No dog is unfixable so keep on barking up that tree!Kootenai's Summit Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15774834355179524960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-49351126590274946292011-11-16T14:36:05.825-05:002011-11-16T14:36:05.825-05:00feelin' for you.
i can't wait to read the...feelin' for you.<br /><br />i can't wait to read the rest....Scrappy Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08207031300279513571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-65585210710023688692011-11-16T11:31:52.727-05:002011-11-16T11:31:52.727-05:00I know the feeling all too well. Before we were ab...I know the feeling all too well. Before we were able to connect with our trainer and find actual help, I felt like my dog was a monster and I was probably the worst dog owner in the whole world. It sounds silly and melodramatic now, but the feelings were real. I was so scared that when we called someone, they were going to take our dog away from us. If only I knew then how many hundreds of other people were experiencing the same issues!<br /><br />It's hard to believe I once felt so alone and I am so sorry you went through the same things. It sucks. Big time. It makes me angry to think how much damage that one "trainer" did to your family. Angry, and very, very sad. That is not how it is supposed to be at all.Kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942859130560139570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-87345271863900420242011-11-16T10:09:38.445-05:002011-11-16T10:09:38.445-05:00I can't wait to hear about the trainer that ch...I can't wait to hear about the trainer that changed your mind on trainers! I too find it difficult to trust someone with our dogs - we do so much on our own and when it's time to reach out for help, I'm usually at the edge of my knowledge when it comes to training. Finding that right person who gets you to the next step without undoing all that you've done is tough. And I'm not always the best student - I've got way too many opinions!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12927341583121637250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-31076006912571834742011-11-16T10:05:41.028-05:002011-11-16T10:05:41.028-05:00For what it's worth, I think Brut will believe...For what it's worth, I think Brut will believe in you if you believe in yourself!Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-58114117933801639262011-11-16T09:12:38.503-05:002011-11-16T09:12:38.503-05:00I just read your post from yesterday and I am so s...I just read your post from yesterday and I am so sorry to read about your bad experience! That is just horrible that she tried to sell herself/products. Sounds like she has lost sight of what she is suppose to be doing.jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08111366525685780384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-45931534104972050352011-11-16T09:05:20.813-05:002011-11-16T09:05:20.813-05:00I am sorry for the ordeal you are experiencing wit...I am sorry for the ordeal you are experiencing with dog trainers. It is sad how people/companies can get away with false advertising, etc. I am excited to hear about your recent developments. Hannah can be aggressive towards Roscoe at times and I (mommy) would like to hire a trainer but am afraid because of the exact situation you are going through.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-16488364685883729232011-11-16T08:49:15.828-05:002011-11-16T08:49:15.828-05:00Woof! Woof! I'll feel the same way. My mom nev...Woof! Woof! I'll feel the same way. My mom never left me with a trainer alone ... she was always present. Looking forward to read more. Lots of Golden Woofs, SugarGolden Woofs! SUGARhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15060075282499486355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-87342082563089445712011-11-16T08:39:55.674-05:002011-11-16T08:39:55.674-05:00Sometimes you do have to go to great lengths. I&#...Sometimes you do have to go to great lengths. I'm glad you found something at some point that worked for you!houndstoothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159272473651561647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-82882249879719723762011-11-16T03:52:05.121-05:002011-11-16T03:52:05.121-05:00I hear you!
Cant wait to to know more about the tr...I hear you!<br />Cant wait to to know more about the trainer!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Maxx and mommyYashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00744039273509674034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-85072539623636483212011-11-16T03:14:41.680-05:002011-11-16T03:14:41.680-05:00It is wonderful that you have gone to such lengths...It is wonderful that you have gone to such lengths to help our your Brut.<br /><br />There are some good ones out there and there are some bad ones...unfortunately!<br /><br />This sounds very similar to one of my recent vet visits.<br /><br />Hang in there!bichonpawzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09344322575991668081noreply@blogger.com