Dog Rehabilitation New Haven CT

Emily, a pit bull, is a classic red-zone case. She pulled her owner on walks and growled, barked at people, especially those people walking other dogs.

Emilys owner would drag along after her and yell at her to be quiet. Not surprisingly, this tactic didn't work.

It is important to understand that red-zone dogs are usually frustrated dogs. To control a powerful breed you need to master the position of pack leader. The sheer size and strength of a powerful breed will quickly transform any frustrated and dominant animal into a red-zone case. You must get control of the situation before it escalates out of control.

Then I explained how he must become Emilys pack leader and set rules, boundaries and limitations. Next I turned my attention to Emily. It was clear that Emily held the dominant position in my clients household. First, I spoke to Emilys owner about the importance of recognizing the animal in the dog and fulfilling the dog as Nature intended her to be fulfilled.

Out came my roller blades to give Emily a good, tiring workout. I suspected she wasn't receiving adequate exercise for her breed and energy level. This was probably the cause of a lot of Emilys frustration.

Remember, in order to talk to the mind you need to remove the energy from the body. Emily loved our fast tours through the neighborhood and she easily kept up with me. She started to ignore distractions along the way and focus on where we were going.

Author: Cesar Millan

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