Dog Boot Camp - Chicago Area??

Charlie's Mom · 08-05-2010, 11:00 AM

Charlie is now almost 8 months, he is still very fearful of strangers and often times shows aggression with other dogs. We would like to get him enrolled in a doggy boot camp in the Chicago area. Any suggestions? I do NOT want to use negative reinforcement training methods, as I feel that with an already fearful dog this could only make his situation worse. We have had 3 different trainers come to our home, and NOTHING is working!! We are willing to travel throughout Illinois and even into Southern Wisconsin....please help!

**Cassidy's Mom** · 08-05-2010, 11:05 AM

I think most boot camp type facilities are going to use aversives.

Stosh · 08-05-2010, 12:30 PM

There must be an obedience club in your area that's affiliated with AKC- only positive training.

BowWowMeow · 08-05-2010, 12:37 PM

I would recommend a consultation with one of the behaviorists at Patricia McConnell's training facility, "Dog's Best Friend:"

Dog's Best Friend Training | Dog Training and Behavior, In-home/Office Consultations - Madison, WI

They will give you a detailed plan to work on with Charlie.

I don't know anyone who had a positive experience with "boot camp," especially for a dog who is fear aggressive. Instead it often results in more problems.

I have rehabbed several fearful and fear aggressive dogs and it took a lot of work and time but it is possible.

Charlie's Mom · 08-05-2010, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BowWowMeow

I would recommend a consultation with one of the behaviorists at Patricia McConnell's training facility, "Dog's Best Friend:"

Dog's Best Friend Training | Dog Training and Behavior, In-home/Office Consultations - Madison, WI

They will give you a detailed plan to work on with Charlie.

I don't know anyone who had a positive experience with "boot camp," especially for a dog who is fear aggressive. Instead it often results in more problems.

I have rehabbed several fearful and fear aggressive dogs and it took a lot of work and time but it is possible.

You mentioned that you have rehabbed several fearful and fear aggressive dogs....any advice? We are currently working on Counter Conditioning and positive association. I would hate to send him to a boot camp, but I am getting nervous that my experience isn't enough to get him on the right track. He's a great dog, just has some tendencies to be nervous and skiddish around other people.

bravo25 · 08-07-2010, 05:57 PM

try neuman k-9 .com and u can see his work on his site and youtube master trainer rreeeeeelllyyy goood! hes training my pup now,,

08-05-2010, 11:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Charlie's Mom New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 8	Dog Boot Camp - Chicago Area?? Charlie is now almost 8 months, he is still very fearful of strangers and often times shows aggression with other dogs. We would like to get him enrolled in a doggy boot camp in the Chicago area. Any suggestions? I do NOT want to use negative reinforcement training methods, as I feel that with an already fearful dog this could only make his situation worse. We have had 3 different trainers come to our home, and NOTHING is working!! We are willing to travel throughout Illinois and even into Southern Wisconsin....please help!

08-05-2010, 11:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cassidy's Mom No Stinkin' Leashes Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 24,344	I think most boot camp type facilities are going to use aversives. __________________ -Debbie- Dena 9/12/04-10/4/08 Forever would have been too short Keefer 8/25/05 Halo 11/9/08 Cassidy 6/8/00-10/4/04

08-05-2010, 12:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
BowWowMeow Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 14,521	I would recommend a consultation with one of the behaviorists at Patricia McConnell's training facility, "Dog's Best Friend:" Dog's Best Friend Training \| Dog Training and Behavior, In-home/Office Consultations - Madison, WI They will give you a detailed plan to work on with Charlie. I don't know anyone who had a positive experience with "boot camp," especially for a dog who is fear aggressive. Instead it often results in more problems. I have rehabbed several fearful and fear aggressive dogs and it took a lot of work and time but it is possible. __________________ Ruth & the 4 Legged Rescue Gang Rafi the malaroo http://www.dogster.com/dogs/693238 ....In my heart: Cleo Kitty Chama Kai Basu Massie, 1987-1999

08-05-2010, 12:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 7,603	There must be an obedience club in your area that's affiliated with AKC- only positive training.

08-07-2010, 05:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
bravo25 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 48	try neuman k-9 .com and u can see his work on his site and youtube master trainer rreeeeeelllyyy goood! hes training my pup now,,

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