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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 171987" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>We have an Aussie celebrity vet called Dr Harry Cooper, usually just referred to as Dr Harry. I know he's dealt with this problem either in his magazine articles or the TV show. If you lived in Australia, I'd suggest calling Dr Harry, or writing to him. In fact, it might still be worth a try, you would stand a good chance of either getting your letter answered and/or published. But he's unlikely to make a TV house call outside Australia.</p><p></p><p>Or you could Google for articles etc by him, see what you can find.</p><p></p><p>He also believes in the inexpensive approach, thinks trainers are an overpriced unnecessary expense.</p><p></p><p>I just did my own Google and found the following, very quickly:</p><p></p><p>"My dog is aggressive to visitors but fine with the family. How do we deal with this?</p><p></p><p>Under a strict program, gradually increase socialisation with different people.</p><p>Train your dog to drop and stay in that position when people arrive.</p><p>The dog must be kept on a lead for all training and never let off lead around strangers and when possible.</p><p>Put the dog into a sit position and allow visitors to offer a small reward for acceptable behaviour.</p><p>Correct with a firm "NO" on lead when behaviour is undesirable.</p><p>Seek a referral to an animal behaviourist/trainer.</p><p> </p><p>My dog has been okay for a few years but has now started nipping at family members. What should we do?</p><p></p><p>Desex the dog.</p><p>Have your vet check the dog for any physical discomfort, injury or disease.</p><p>If the health check is clear from your vet, one member of the family needs to take the dog to obedience classes.</p><p>Do not allow the dog near any family members unless in a sit / stay or drop / stay position.</p><p>Once this is established, other family members need to learn how to train and control the dog in the same routine.</p><p>Seek a referral to an animal behaviourist/trainer."</p><p></p><p>On the website, the info was shown as options in bullet points. You don't have to do all of these things.</p><p></p><p>If you read through a lot of his stuff, it might give you some general ideas on how to get the dog to each stage of behaviour, doing the training yourselves.</p><p>On the TV shows we see Dr Harry doing this sort of training very fast, showing the family how to do it and then leaving them to it.</p><p></p><p>Supernanny comes in to a family for a few days at least. Dr Harry is generally only there a few hours at most. And I believe you can get videos, but because he is linked to a vet products company, they cover a lot of the costs (for advertising).</p><p></p><p>I hope you can find some useful information from Dr Harry, to help your dog.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 171987, member: 1991"] We have an Aussie celebrity vet called Dr Harry Cooper, usually just referred to as Dr Harry. I know he's dealt with this problem either in his magazine articles or the TV show. If you lived in Australia, I'd suggest calling Dr Harry, or writing to him. In fact, it might still be worth a try, you would stand a good chance of either getting your letter answered and/or published. But he's unlikely to make a TV house call outside Australia. Or you could Google for articles etc by him, see what you can find. He also believes in the inexpensive approach, thinks trainers are an overpriced unnecessary expense. I just did my own Google and found the following, very quickly: "My dog is aggressive to visitors but fine with the family. How do we deal with this? Under a strict program, gradually increase socialisation with different people. Train your dog to drop and stay in that position when people arrive. The dog must be kept on a lead for all training and never let off lead around strangers and when possible. Put the dog into a sit position and allow visitors to offer a small reward for acceptable behaviour. Correct with a firm "NO" on lead when behaviour is undesirable. Seek a referral to an animal behaviourist/trainer. My dog has been okay for a few years but has now started nipping at family members. What should we do? Desex the dog. Have your vet check the dog for any physical discomfort, injury or disease. If the health check is clear from your vet, one member of the family needs to take the dog to obedience classes. Do not allow the dog near any family members unless in a sit / stay or drop / stay position. Once this is established, other family members need to learn how to train and control the dog in the same routine. Seek a referral to an animal behaviourist/trainer." On the website, the info was shown as options in bullet points. You don't have to do all of these things. If you read through a lot of his stuff, it might give you some general ideas on how to get the dog to each stage of behaviour, doing the training yourselves. On the TV shows we see Dr Harry doing this sort of training very fast, showing the family how to do it and then leaving them to it. Supernanny comes in to a family for a few days at least. Dr Harry is generally only there a few hours at most. And I believe you can get videos, but because he is linked to a vet products company, they cover a lot of the costs (for advertising). I hope you can find some useful information from Dr Harry, to help your dog. Marg [/QUOTE]
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