Why did my nervous rescue dog snap at a neighbor without warning?

The best thing for any dog that is having a behavioral issue is talking with a trainer. I would recommend getting a trainer to come to your house to see what is going on with Spirit and look for triggers. It is difficult to say what is causing this behavior without actually seeing her in action. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

I would have a trainer come to your home to see exactly what is going on. It may be the way you approach her or it could be something else triggering this. They then can work with you to tell you how to fix it and deal with these situations. Your veterinarian or people in your neighborhood would be the best people to ask who is a good trainer that comes to the house. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

I would recommend having a trainer come to your home and working with Chai. I would have them walk with you and Chai to see exactly what is going on and then work with you and her to help you control/fix the problem. I don't like the fact that she became aggressive towards the lady and so I would call someone as soon as possible. Your veterinarian should know someone who should e able to help you. If this is a new behavior I would recommend having your veterinarian do a full evaluation of Chai just to make sure there isn't anything medical going on with her. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I agree with you, the discipline has not been handled correctly. There are other, better ways to discipline a dog but at this time it is going to be difficult to correct without a professional trainer. Does she have fear aggression? I don't know because I have not witnessed the behavior myself so I can't say for sure. You need a professional dog trainer to come to your house and see the dog's behavior and how the dog interacts with everyone in the house. Only then can they make recommendations on how to correct the problem. Sometimes you need to work concurrently with a veterinarian as behavior modification medications may be needed in the beginning of the re-training. I'm sorry I do not know where you are located so I can't really recommend a trainer. I suggest you call your vet for a recommendation. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

I would recommend working with a trainer with Kiwi. The trainer would come to your home and see exactly what her triggers are and how she behaves. At that point they can recommend ways to help her and help you handle the situation. This would be the best for Kiwi. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! These types of behavior can improve though this does require in person training with the help of a qualified dog trainer. I would encourage you to contact a dog trainer that can work with you and Lancelot in person to really take care of this behavior. The sooner these behaviors are dealt with, the more likely it is that you can improve and resolve them. Good luck and have a great day!

I would recommend having a certified trainer work with you on these issues. They can come to your home and the dog park to help King adjust again to playing with dogs and not be so protective over you or aggressive with other animals. Your veterinarian should have recommendations for good trainers in the area. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.