Dog Aggression Training
What should I do about training my adult dog?
I have an adult dog (4 years old) and a puppy (4 months old.
My adult dog has fear aggression and I am trying to retrain as I do my puppy. The problem is that my two daughters and husband do not always follow the correct reinforcement training techniques as they should to be consistent with what I am doing.
How should I proceed with the training without alienating the family from the dogs and without undoing my training progress?
It’s difficult to answer without knowing the entire problem. I would proceed with what you have been doing to train the dog – getting reinforced occasionally is better than never.
If you are trying to bring your family on board – perhaps a reality check for them? If they don’t help and the dog’s behavior doesn’t improve, this (list all pertinent points, like the kids can’t have friends over, etc.) is how their lives will be adversely affected. Maybe that will help them realize the benefit of supporting you. Or, you can always take a cue from the training you are giving your dog. You see the daughters reinforcing the dog, they get a chocolate bar (or whatever).
There is always the option of hiring a private trainer to work with you and try to get everyone to work together, as well. Believe me, most trainers have dealt with these family issues before.
Dog aggression training with monti.