Daniel was a lifesaver for our dog Knox. Knox is an Italian mastiff. He was an amazing family dog, but extremely protective and aggressive to outsiders. The first time he met Daniel we thought Knox would kill him. After Daniel worked with Knox for a few weeks, they became best buds. After months of working with Knox he was still too aggressive for us to keep due to having so many children run in and out of our house. It broke our hearts, but Daniel was able to relocate him to a wonderful family. Daniel still gives us updates on how he is doing, which we greatly appreciate. Daniel's patience and training was extremely impressive for us to see. We would highly recommend him to anyone to help with any type of aggressive dogs.
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Allow me to cut to the chase. I am in no way inferring any specific breed of dog is "bad." While it's true I prefer some breeds over others, (I LOVE ALL DOGS), but some people should not own certain breeds. You may ask, WHY, as a dog professional, would I state this? Because I have trained the majority of the breeds in this area. I have witnessed their behaviors and mindsets, I know how the general population is bred and what they are bred for, and, I follow statistics which only back what I have witnessed. I know the characteristics of the breeds themselves as well as the human characteristics as to WHY each human selects the dog he or she chooses. There are definite breeds prone to aggression. Some are large breeds, some are small breeds. Chihuahuas are an aggressive little dog. They might not make the stats because they do not pose a dangerous threat. Remember that aggressive and dangerous have entirely different meanings. ANY AGGRESSIVE DOG, REGARDLESS OF SIZE NEEDS TO BE TRAINED! |
Let me give you an example. German Shepherds are a beautiful, intelligent, energetic, protective and confident breed. They make excellent guard and watch dogs, (there is a difference), and are usually good with children when introduced and trained as puppies. They are one of the most capable and trainable breeds and thus are selected nation wide as "police dogs" and a common dog used for guiding the disabled. Their loyalty is unsurpassed.... usually. The German Shepherd is my choice in a breed and "Gunny" has been my loyal companion for 4 years now. Abby, RIP, was my best friend for 15 1/2 years. I can't imagine life without either of them. Gunny will fetch, roll over, play dead, and now he even writes blogs for me, ha ha.... However, just as with people, there can always be a downside to a dog's personality and I have witnessed this in Shepherds. German Shepherds are my chosen breed., but, just as not everyone is skilled enough to drive a race car, not everyone should own a Shepherd. I have worked with Shepherds who were obstinate and did not take to command easily. By the time I was called in, the Shepherd ruled the roost. Not a welcomed characteristic in any household, especially those with small children or vulnerable adults.
THIS is precisely why, while I am obviously training your dog, I am also here to educate you in your role as the "master."
THIS is precisely why, while I am obviously training your dog, I am also here to educate you in your role as the "master."
As I have stated previously, not every dog is suited for "any environment." One must be cautious when dealing with a dog who holds aggressive tendencies. Many dogs make the list for having the propensity to carry more dominant, protective, and active behaviors in their roles. It can become a hazardous environment when dealing with these particular breeds. Unfortunately, it is not always a happy ending for the family.
As a father of three and a professional dog trainer, I have, and always will hold the same stance. Children come first.
I applaud April and her family for recognizing that some risks are simply not worth it. I am always available to assist in placing dogs in the proper environment more suited for their temperament.
As a father of three and a professional dog trainer, I have, and always will hold the same stance. Children come first.
I applaud April and her family for recognizing that some risks are simply not worth it. I am always available to assist in placing dogs in the proper environment more suited for their temperament.
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