| Jarose,
Fear induced aggression is one of the hardest behavioral problems to fix. Especially if like German said if it is genetically based (if so I would put it in the top three behavioral problems to cure). This is not to say it cannot be done or that your dog is not worth a shot. I would see what the other trainer says and make a decision from there. As others have said you must be honest with your self about your ability to handle this problem. I also feel that you must think of the fact that if it is a genetic problem then there is always a chance that even if you cure the dog to the point that he will not lunge at people when walking etc will you be able to fully trust him? If not can you own a dog like that? Many dogs have been 90%+ cured of such problems but in the end the owners cannot live with the responsability of owning such a dog.
You are an honest person and which ever decision you make will be difficult. I wish you luck.
Mick. |