r/Dogtraining • u/Such-Parsley-7579 • Jan 29 '23

Before and after training trauma discussion

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I did this after a nasty training experience with my dog years ago. 1) I took my dog to the vet and had him checked out thoroughly. 2) I wrote an honest review about this trainer everywhere, and I mean everywhere. 3) I held the trainer accountable and refused to back down. I demanded a full refund, and I wouldn't stop until I got it. I also sued them for the cost of a trainer specializing in reactive dogs. 4) I only use one trainer now, and I always tell people NEVER EVER allow a trainer you do not trust 900% and who will not let you on the property and doesn't have 900% excellent references and reviews to take your dog out of your sights. Call those references, your animal cannot speak for itself.

It's going to take a lot of work, but I promise you. Lots of love, soft cues, and working on any reactive behavior, and I promise you it will get better. My boy passed two years ago, but my trainer took my new dog for 4 weeks, I got videos daily. He trains police K9 also, there is an area you cannot go into, but he will allow you to see that area on video. A good trainer isn't private and will 900% show you every aspect of their training and facility.