If you read my blog, you know that I recently introduced a new dog to the family. My Frenchie has been exhibiting some very aggressive behaviors since then, and attacking my other two dogs. He's not fixed and he should have been, and I'm sure that's part of the problem. He has an appointment this coming Saturday to take care of that problem- but, I know that will not be the end of it. He needs behavioral modification.
I've been talking with a couple of trainers, and trying to narrow it down to someone who I think will work best for my family so we can start up with the training here in home a couple times a month as soon as Bubba is recovered and healed from his surgery.
Today, my poor Husky mix has been attacked three times. Now, I have them separated, and with the advice of a trainer am not going to integrate the two back together again until after surgery. I've also purchased another crate so we can get back to crating the Frenchie at all times when no one is home, and in the evening. This dog needs a complete overhaul. My husband and I have probably unknowingly sent signals that his aggressive behavior is ok. It's getting worse, and that's not ok. Someone is going to get hurt. My dogs are not safe at home alone together and that's NOT what I want.
I've got some good advice on how to handle things until I get someone here physically in home. Walking Bubba (The Frenchie) several times a day, short walks to drain his energy. Crating him, keeping him separate and then of course starting with some behavioral modification training for the ENTIRE family is going to be key to restoring order again in my home.
I love my dogs, I'd do anything for them. Rehoming someone is a last resort, no other options kind of option. Until I get to that point I'm 110% in this to get Bubba to stop being such a jerk to everyone. I know that if I put in the effort that things will get better, they have to get better. :(
I <3 you and I have no doubt that your family is going to get back to normal. You are doing the right things now do it can only get better from here on out :)
ReplyDeleteRehabilitation is a tough road ... heck, you know that I'm on it. I've found that there are going to be good days and there will be bad days, but I do believe you can have a happy home with minimal attacks. At this point, you can't change the past. But you can change what happens in the future -- so getting a trainer involve to help you with this? Probably a GREAT idea to getting you and your furry family back to harmony.
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