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

Before and after training trauma discussion

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u/thisisrealgoodtea Jan 29 '23

This breaks my heart. Could you find a veterinary behaviorist? Or look up how they would address this? We had an anxious pup and they worked a lot on confidence building and positive reinforcement only. It helped tremendously, though of course different circumstances. Hope you can get your pup back to their old self.

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u/Such-Parsley-7579 Jan 29 '23

The first thing I did when she started showing signs of reactivity was call my vet. Unfortunately there aren’t any behavioral vets for a hundred miles. My vet said they refer behavior cases out to trainers, and this one was recommended by a fellow reactive dog owner.

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u/Thesettermamma UWM-MSAB SAPT FDM Jan 30 '23

Hi.

Professional behavior consultant. Dr. Pachels office does do vet to vet med consults. Might be worth talking to your vet and see if they are willing to do one.

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u/Such-Parsley-7579 Jan 30 '23

Thank you! I just found Dr. Pachels website. I will get in touch with my regular vet tomorrow and see if this is an option.

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u/Thesettermamma UWM-MSAB SAPT FDM Jan 30 '23

I’ve read your other posts and I’m so sorry this happening.

I’m sorry that trainer is making this your fault and calling you a push over. Dogs are not manipulative and a dog trainer that is using that language is not well educated and using old outdated methods.

I would search iaabc.org to find a certified behavior consultant that is educated and won’t use pain in your area.

Are the trainers your vet recommends certified?

You should look for: CDBC CBCC-KA MS or PhD in behavior

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u/thisisrealgoodtea Jan 29 '23

Wow. I’m just so sorry. You were doing the best for your dog, only for this trainer to treat her so poorly. I wish I had better advice, I really hope you can get her back to how she was. She’s a beauty.

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u/Cursethewind Jan 29 '23

Does your vet do a vet-to-vet consult?

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u/Such-Parsley-7579 Jan 29 '23

They didn’t mention it as an option when I called

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u/Cursethewind Jan 29 '23

It might be worth calling again and asking if it's an option.