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We had a dog trainer come to our house today

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He was recommended by some neighbors.

He was really good. He watched Raider and said most of his problem behaviors come from that he is anxious and he has a lot of resources: space, food, toys, affection, he tries to protect.

He brought 3 dogs for him to socialize with. At first my dog would smell the other dogs but he would sit down and not let them smell him. the trainer made him stand up. by the end they were able to walk together and i have a picture of them laying down.

He recommended a slip leash that we can put on him around the house. He did not try to sell anything.

The only thing is, my mind is like a sieve. He explained everything, but i am still not sure what to do.

I e mailed and asked if i could pay for him to write down some basic instructions. Do you think that was okay?
 

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Your dog looks really cute in the photo you uploaded!! XD

I don't think you have to pay him to write down a few basics and send it to you, since you already payed him for this service...three years ago we also needed an ethologist for Lusy's sociable issues, and when she left, I felt, just like you, that I had forgotten 3/4 of what she said. I asked her via WhatsApp if she could write the most important things and send it to me, and she did without any problem.

Apart from that, don't worry if you feel that you're not capable of doing everything he told you to, he probably has recommended you to completely change the previous routine that you had with your dog, and at first, I know it seems really difficult. I went through the same with Lusy, and believe me, in the beginning I made some mistakes, but with time, I learned to treat her in the way she needed to be treated.

¿Will you see him again? I recommend you to, only one or two more sessions, so he can direct you into the right path, and help you if you struggle with anything.

Anyway, the next time, take with you a notebook and write down everything!! =)
 
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i will see him again if my dog continues his aggressive behavior. I think i could go to him next time, since he knows my dog now.

Thank you. We have a lot of changes to make. I have done a few. It does seem obverwhelming.
 
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