PSA courtesy of Highland Piper’s Pistol

[Sharon7]

Oh boy, I don't have any words of wisdom but you have my sympathy. You are trying your utmost and just need some professional assistance to attempt to make both your lives better. I hope your vet can help with referrals.

 

[Watson's Mom]

I'm sorry to hear about Piper and the trainer, Darci. That's a shame...a good trainer can work wonders. We just sent my son's Berner to a trainer for 3 weeks and he's a different dog. I'm not sure where you are, but some trainers who won't travel offer in-house training like that. I got her name from my vet. Some rescue organizations will have the names of in-house trainers too, just be sure to check references and facilities if you're sending a dog to stay with them.

Failing that, another suggestion I'd offer is to check out the courses on Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. They do numerous courses on helping reactive dogs that you can sign up for and take on your computer, with help from excellent instructors and other people in the class. I've taken several courses from them, one I did for anxious dogs for Flurry, and the techniques really helped me.
Here's a link to their site.

I registered for one class and one… self guided(?) class. Amy Cook’s play way. And building relationships through play. The course I really want to take isn’t until August so, I figured it’s probably better to do something than nothing while I wait.

 

[Ann]

I registered for one class and one… self guided(?) class. Amy Cook’s play way. And building relationships through play. The course I really want to take isn’t until August so, I figured it’s probably better to do something than nothing while I wait.

Amy is wonderful! I did her play way class and also her Bogeyman one. They were so helpful! I still use the techniques I learned there. I hope it helps you too!

 

[Watson's Mom]

Amy is wonderful! I did her play way class and also her Bogeyman one. They were so helpful! I still use the techniques I learned there. I hope it helps you too!

I thought they were the same. It’s the bogeyman one I’m registered for.

 

[Piper's mom]

I’m so sorry she’s so reactive. Have you asked your vet about Clomicalm? I did see some improvement with Finnie after a couple months. It might help you to get through some of these issues while minimizing her stress.