We've been going through a tough time with our dog lately, and by lately I mean the last four and a half years. But recently things intensified to a level in which the grown ups in the house are having serious talks about re-homing. As the demand is pretty much non-existent for pit-bull mixes with fear and aggression issues, we figure we need to get her (us) some help no matter what the outcome. We made this list for the trainer we hire and although I'm sure I forgot a bunch of stuff, it's a good starting point.
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| "I'm so scared of you taking this picture." |
Other dogs
Strangers
Gardeners
People
People who are scared of our dog
Little toddlers who are scared of our dog
People who are not scared of our dog, who knock on our door
Anyone who knocks on our door
We scare our dog
Direct eye contact
Petting on the head
Too much petting in general
Getting a bath
Going outside in the rain
Staying inside, but can still hear the rain
Thunder and lightning
Fireworks
The vet
The parking lot of the vet
Halloween decorations
The doorbell ringing
The doorbell ringing on TV Shows
Car rides
Shadows during walks
Deer, squirrels, skunks, the entire animal kingdom within a
five mile radius
The ocean
Our nanny's five- year old daughter
My Mom (sometimes)
My Dad (sometimes)
Other peoples moms and dads
Being left alone in the house
Being left alone outside the house
When the kids go to preschool
Her crate
Sleeping by herself
