So excited!

Greydusk · 07-28-2011, 02:50 PM

Blitz has been reactive/"dog aggressive" pretty much for as long as I've owned him (1 1/2 years). He's a dog who has poor dog social skills and has a track record of attacking other dogs. So I contacted a trainer and the progress has been astounding. Before I was never able to walk down the street if there was another dog on the other side without him snarling, lunging and generally throwing a fit.

Here's a picture I snapped during this morning's training session.

Left to right: Ox, Pepper, Blitz, Woody, and Atlas: His new walking companions, they may not be best friends yet, but he's getting there. He even licked Pepper's ear while they were all laying in the grass next to each other.
This would never have happened a few months ago, I'm so proud of my boy and so glad that I decided that his issues were too great to handle on my own and contacted a trainer.

Next session we're doing some hiking with his new companions and I can't wait.

Two · 07-28-2011, 02:56 PM

Awesome! I'm happy your dog is getting more socialized and the training is helping out.

fuzzybunny · 07-28-2011, 02:59 PM

That's fantastic! Keep up the good work.

Greydusk · 07-28-2011, 03:05 PM

Thanks! I knew deep down he was a social creature.

Stosh · 07-28-2011, 03:08 PM

What a great sight!

Kayos and Havoc · 07-29-2011, 08:37 AM

Fabulous! Dogs are social creatures but we have to help that along sometimes. I think it is wonderful you recognized the probelm and found a solution other than relagating him to the backyard.

codmaster · 07-29-2011, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Greydusk

Blitz has been reactive/"dog aggressive" pretty much for as long as I've owned him (1 1/2 years). He's a dog who has poor dog social skills and has a track record of attacking other dogs. So I contacted a trainer and the progress has been astounding. Before I was never able to walk down the street if there was another dog on the other side without him snarling, lunging and generally throwing a fit.

Here's a picture I snapped during this morning's training session.

Left to right: Ox, Pepper, Blitz, Woody, and Atlas: His new walking companions, they may not be best friends yet, but he's getting there. He even licked Pepper's ear while they were all laying in the grass next to each other.
This would never have happened a few months ago, I'm so proud of my boy and so glad that I decided that his issues were too great to handle on my own and contacted a trainer.

Next session we're doing some hiking with his new companions and I can't wait.

So what did the trainer suggest to address the problem?

DanielleOttoMom · 07-29-2011, 11:33 AM

Wow how proud you must be. That is great progress for Blitz.

07-28-2011, 02:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Greydusk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 488	So excited! Blitz has been reactive/"dog aggressive" pretty much for as long as I've owned him (1 1/2 years). He's a dog who has poor dog social skills and has a track record of attacking other dogs. So I contacted a trainer and the progress has been astounding. Before I was never able to walk down the street if there was another dog on the other side without him snarling, lunging and generally throwing a fit. Here's a picture I snapped during this morning's training session. Left to right: Ox, Pepper, Blitz, Woody, and Atlas: His new walking companions, they may not be best friends yet, but he's getting there. He even licked Pepper's ear while they were all laying in the grass next to each other. This would never have happened a few months ago, I'm so proud of my boy and so glad that I decided that his issues were too great to handle on my own and contacted a trainer. Next session we're doing some hiking with his new companions and I can't wait. __________________ Blitz~ 7 (ish) year old GSD, adopted 1/1/10

07-28-2011, 02:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Two Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 237	Awesome! I'm happy your dog is getting more socialized and the training is helping out. __________________ In the process of becoming a GSD owner. Goals: Agility training, possible Schutzhund, great friend / companion! -Jimmy

07-28-2011, 02:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
fuzzybunny Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,818	That's fantastic! Keep up the good work. __________________ Carolyn Jazz, Shiloh Shepherd, 2.5 years old, CGC HIC Bunny, GSD X, 5.5 years old

07-28-2011, 03:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Greydusk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 488	Thanks! I knew deep down he was a social creature. __________________ Blitz~ 7 (ish) year old GSD, adopted 1/1/10

07-29-2011, 08:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kayos and Havoc Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McAlester, OK Posts: 16,921	Fabulous! Dogs are social creatures but we have to help that along sometimes. I think it is wonderful you recognized the probelm and found a solution other than relagating him to the backyard. __________________ Kathy The Wrecking Crew URO3, UCD "Kayos" CD,TDX,RE,CGC,HIC,TC URO1, UCD "Havoc" CDX,GN,RE,CGC,HIC,TC,BH At the Bridge: Lucky, Wolf, Max Gone but never forgotten

07-28-2011, 03:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	What a great sight!

07-29-2011, 11:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
DanielleOttoMom Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,952	Wow how proud you must be. That is great progress for Blitz. __________________ Otto Blk GSD 02/23/10 Circe Blk Sable GSD 06/22/08 My fur babies!!

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