| A lot of owners want to be able to send
there "problem" dog to a trainer that will take the pet at
their facility and train the behavior "problem" out . First, I
would strongly suggest that you investigate the facility and
the trainer(s) since you are trusting them with your pet.
Contact that BBB, the local police and ask for references. I
would also ask what organizations they belong to (investigate
those as well) and what training methods they use, when do
they use it and what training tools they use. Basically, are
all the people qualified to handle your dog? Do they use shock
collars, deprivation techniques, or neglect? Do you, as an
owner, feel educated enough to know the difference between a
healthy board and train to one that can potentially cause
more harm then good?
Your pet's environment and routine, your
relationship with him/her, your pet's individual experiences
and characteristics all work together to create the "problem".
Taking your pet to someone else to "fix", doesn't address the
underlying issues that manifest the behavior problem. In most
cases anxiety and fear need to be addressed and help improve
the quality of life of your pet through understanding.
This can also be a very costly venture. Some
charge $700 for a week but most board and train minimum stays
last for a month for no less then $2500.
For more information on board and train -
visit:
www.k9aggression.com/aggression-treatment/avoid_board.html
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