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Originally Posted by ajbrown
Whenever there is an issue with my dogs (when they are young and learning) the problem usually lies in the handler.... me. I look into what I am doing that makes my dog nervous or seemingly aggressive... I learn more about handling and I work on my 'presence'. Whether you like the 'Dog Whisperer's methods or not, this is all he ever does, help the handlers be better....
I am not pretending to be an expert here and certainly hope I am not coming across as condescending, but Beau should never do anything that you have not approved no matter the environment...
If me, I would look at the issue of what can I do better as a handler, so Beau is in control around Milo...
good luck!!
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I like this advice. And there are those dog owners who allow their dogs to become the pack leader of their household, which is a bad idea even with a small dog.
I do allow that Beau is a rescue, however, and not a puppy, and it certainly is easier to train a puppy from scratch than it is to fix an issue in an older dog.
But Tal, maybe you and Beau could benefit from some professional training advice?