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Reply To: Successfully beating aggressive behavior. Anyone?

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aimee
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Hi Omayra,

Please stop all those techniques mentioned. It is well known that they increase aggression which you unfortunately have discovered. http://vet.osu.edu/assets/pdf/hospital/behavior/trainingArticle.pdf IMO the person you consulted with is responsible for and should beheld liable for the bite. At minimum I’d ask for a full refund. ( Getting off soapbox)

Please download and read the statements on dominance and punishment from the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior http://avsabonline.org/resources/position-statements

I took a look at the vet site you linked too… I not convinced she understands behavior as she has classified excessive mounting as hypersexuality which would be a very rare cause. Also though she is a member of many organizations none of them pertain to behavior which leads me to believe she isn’t active in the field.

Being in NY you have a lot of options for a veterinary behaviorist. You may want to shop around a bit as it may be cheaper to go outside of NYC proper.