Tip of the Day.
Tonight I got to spend some time with a terrific family and their dog Chloe. She is a champion German Sheppard, and she was a bit naughty. She goes after people who enter the house, or just come to close to the family. This is one drawback to protection type dogs. This type of behavior is a direct result of not establishing the proper pack leadership in the home. Chloe has taken that leadership role on for herself. Her instinct tells her to protect her pack at any cost. As pack leaders in our home, we must remember that is what happens when humans do not take the role on. Now they have a dog that is becoming harder to handle. Never fear I am here! We spent several hours reshaping her behavior, and I went from being attacked in the house to having her gently take treats from my hand. Chloe and her family will be a work in progress, and I am really looking forward to working with them in the future. I will keep everyone up to date on this story.
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