Post by lily48 on Apr 5, 2015 22:25:48 GMT
Hello everyone!
I live with a 10-year-old male chihuahua who is anxious-aggressive towards people and other dogs. He is not recently adopted (he is my boyfriend's dog) but has never been trained or socialized. We are looking into hiring a trainer or taking him to classes and I was wondering if anyone in the Austin, TX area could recommend a good company or individual that is accustomed to working with chihuahuas? Suggestions about effective or not effective training techniques and styles would also be appreciated.
I am hoping not only to minimize the barking/growling outbursts but make him generally more friendly as well. Right now he is only affectionate to my boyfriend and at best ignores/tolerates me and other members of my boyfriend's family (and hates being petted). Does this seem plausible or even likely over time???
It would also be very encouraging to hear adult chihuahua success stories.
Thank you!
I live with a 10-year-old male chihuahua who is anxious-aggressive towards people and other dogs. He is not recently adopted (he is my boyfriend's dog) but has never been trained or socialized. We are looking into hiring a trainer or taking him to classes and I was wondering if anyone in the Austin, TX area could recommend a good company or individual that is accustomed to working with chihuahuas? Suggestions about effective or not effective training techniques and styles would also be appreciated.
I am hoping not only to minimize the barking/growling outbursts but make him generally more friendly as well. Right now he is only affectionate to my boyfriend and at best ignores/tolerates me and other members of my boyfriend's family (and hates being petted). Does this seem plausible or even likely over time???
It would also be very encouraging to hear adult chihuahua success stories.
Thank you!