Blind Rage

Jackie Walker bought the chocolate Lab Angler as a mate for her other Lab Summer. But after about a month, Jackie noticed that Angler was blind, a condition which the vet seemed to think occurred during birth. Even though he is blind, Angler is able navigate around the house without any problems. Everything seems picture perfect, but Angler exhibits strange behavior around food. He tries to bite his hindquarters and attack his tail, sending him into a cyclonic pattern. This always happens in the middle and at the end of his meals. Jackie suspects it's because Angler thinks something is after his food. Angler hasn't bitten anyone yet, but it is a concern that he might miss his tail and get Jackie's hand instead. Cesar arrives with a plan to end this food driven tantrum, but can he show Angler the way?
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the dog was resqued form a mountains and was boney when we go her she had a friend that run with her looked like a border collie we only tolk her at that time. this dog doesn't like anyone hugging anyone she will bark or cry. if you you don't pay attengen to her she will nug you or scach at you.Untill you give her attenge. mom thought if she would get a puppy that the dog would come down. If you hold the pup she will smell it but if you let the pup down and it runs to her she grouws at him and shows his teeth. she almost bit him the on day. This dog doesn't even like you yelling at anyone . what can we do, mom don't when to get rid of the dog but shes scared that one day someone would get hurt. what can we do . Travis Horner age 12.

Hi Travis,
sounds like yr dog may be insecure, first don't give the dog attention or affection when she demands it, ignor her, then pet/give affection when she ignors you, do you take them for a walk together? that helps too. walking in a pack, make sure you don't let her pull you, but walk by your side. with the puppy. make sure you act confident and go toward the dog and tell her "hey" or "no" when she growls at the puppy. don't favor the puppy, treat them the same. there is alot of good information you can print on how to be a pack leader on Dog Whisperer Groups @ yahoo.com

i have a problem with my siberian husky that i haven't seen anywhere else, although i have heard stories. i got my siberian when she was 10 weeks old and named her nakima (after the show grizzly adams). anyone one who had a siberian has always said how friendly and obedient they were. nakima has gotten very aggressive towards me over the last 3 years and slightly intimidates my husband, which has made him consider putting her down. she is the most beautiful dog, very energetic, but when i am near her fur goes up on her back, and she growls. a few days ago, when i approached her kennel, she was wagging her tail and whining. she kept passing in front of me and when i got the chance, i reached in and touched her. she reeled around, teeth bared, jumped up on the fence, lunging at me, i don't think i have ever been so scared. then i got angry and started yelling at her and trying to intimidate her, and she instanly calmed down. do i need to let her know i am the alpha female? i really love this dog and would like to make amends to her, any help would be greatly appreciated. i used to walk her all the time and brush her because she sheds alot, but now she let me do either. also, she has had obedience training, but i think the trainer was overly aggressive to her, he had her for about 2 weeks or so. please help us, nakima needs more affection and attention. thank you!

whoo sounds like you poor people got stuck with a really BAD trainer that should be put out of biz, gaylene.. Huskies and Wolves are the closest to cousins as a dog can be .. short of a malamute.. the Wolven way of talking with them works very well.. but as for the attacks.. she IS trying to dominate you as she feels that you are not the dominant Alpha Female of the pack. being scared doesn't help your cause any..but furthers hers greatly. she does need to know whos boss... with my Pack of three cats and two dogs .. my younger female is always trying to climb the rank ladder of the dog world.. she wants to be an Alpha..but get put in her place regularly.. and i don't need to do much .. she submits and understands.. therefore she is now attuned to wanting to please her alpha. i have always found the best way to ge thru to a dog is being quiet but firm.. and rarely do i raise my voice at them. treats work wonders fif theyve been especially well behaved..but don't depend on them or your dog will expect it every time.. i use lavishing of praises and making a really BIG deal about something good theyve done.. they love that attention and it encourages them to do more acceptable behavior because they know it pleases their Alpha ( which is what we as dog owners are )
as the Alpha tho you need to be one step ahead of your charge. but for gods sake whatever you do do NOT EVER hit the dog.. that would be the worst mistake you could make. a twoleg hitting a fourleg the twoleg way is not effective and it just hurts your friend. which is something if youve ANY heart at all you would die before you do as i am accustomed to that way of thinking.. remember that these guys are SUPPOSED to be our friends.. would you abuse a friend as such? or a child? dogs are often claimed to be very much like kids and i agree with that claim.. as i have two of my own XD ( my dogs ARE my kids) now don't get me wrong.. i'm not a specialist like cesar.. His area of expertise is dogs whereas mine covers the entire animal world. ferrets, cats, rats, snakes, all manners of animals both wild and tame answer to me to a certain extent..but i do not ask of them any more than to behave naturally. ( i can't help them being curious of me .. * shrugs dismissal of the whimsy*)
just trying to aid fellow pet owners everywhere.

I too own a husky...they are an amazing breed, intelligent, friendly, stubborn and looking for dominance. Kona has never been formally trained but since getting our puppy into formal classes we have been working with her. She previously showed treat aggression, which we have now worked on. I am able to take items away from her by asking for them. We have been working with her for almost a year and she has shown much improvement with many things (coming when called, waiting for food, less pulling when walking, etc.) Recently, she showed extreme aggression to another dog, the likes of which I had not seen in her. Afterwards she was an angel, almost like a switch went off. Who knows what goes on in the mind of a dog. I have often seen many people afraid of huskies, but I am not one of them. If Cesar has taught me anything it is that dog's sense energy. Perhaps your girl is sensing the tension in your home. Your husband doesn't trust her, your afraid of her...who knows what the trainer did...everyone needs to regroup and get back on the same page for what is best for your family and your dog.

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