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The Dog Trainer said to put my dog to sleep for aggression

I often get calls from people here in Greenville, SC and all over the southeast who tell me the same thing after they have told me their story…

They say “The Dog Trainer said to put my dog to sleep for aggression”…

I have been actively seeking the most serious and bizarre dog behavior problems for rehabilitation for nearly the past 10 years as a profession. In that time, I have heard countless stories from my grateful clients that have seen great results with my methods. They had thought everything was hopeless due to one misinformed dog trainer who was afraid of seriously threatening behavior.

If the dog training “expert” that you hire has suggested that your dog should be “put down” due behavior problems, it time to call in a bonafied dog behaviorist like me, Jason Miller. Dog trainers are taught about training familiar behavior through repetition. Often using some sort of modified Pavlovian conditioning… usually the tool of choice for most trainers are clickers and treats.

The reality is, these methods only create limited behaviors linked to words that humans can understand. Examples are “sit, stay, down, come heel” and these commands are simply ways for us humans to get the dog to do what we want. Training though, does NOT focus on the dogs natural needs or instincts.

Imagine a dog trainer arriving with a bag of treats and clicker only to be met by and aggressive, challenging English Mastiff weighing in at nearly 200lbs! Now image that this big dog could care less about your little clicking noise and treats because YOU are now his lunch! Many seriously troubled dogs are NOT food motivated so trying to trade food for wanted behaviors is a loosing battle in many cases.

Now image that you could communicate in the dogs natural methods. This is what a Dog Behaviorist does… but not all dog behaviorists are the same! The most effective behaviorists are the ones who eat, sleep and breathe pack mentality similar to famed behaviorist Cesar Millan. Many people call us “Dog Whisperers” because we can arrive at your home and within mere minutes have evaluated the situation and be influencing totally different behaviors in your dog.

NEXT and most important is that a qualified Behaviorist has the ability to TEACH YOU how to communicate with your dogs in a natural way that harnesses your body language and energy. This is why I come to my clients homes to help correct these problems. I can see what the dog is trying to communicate and help the owners understand and communicate BACK. By teaching through example, my clients learn the basics of dog psychology and pack mentality.

I often arrive to aggressive greetings that send trainers running for the hills. There is one very well known local trainer right here in Greenville, SC that has told nearly a dozen people that they should put their dog down for aggression. Thankfully a lot of his clients find me after that… but I do have to wonder how many take the poor advice!

Dog are NOT throw away! The practice of euthanasia to deal with our own human ignorance of dog behavior is a practice that should not be allowed in 2011 heading into 2012. Yet everyday there is a dog trainer telling unknowing clients that they should kill their dog! Veterinarians are guilty of the same suggestion as are some groomers and other dog “professionals.”

My advice to dog trainers and vets who do not understand canine fear, aggression and other behaviors is this. Please find a local dog whisperer who has the real life experience to help your clients when “training” doesn’t work. Rather then suggest a horrid end to an already troubled home, have them call me or some other behaviorist who specializes in pack mentality.

This is a very dangerous occupation so there are not very many people willing to intervene when things go bad. In fact there are very few of us servicing the United States that my travels have me helping families in much of the southeast including Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Since there are so few of us, I also travel anywhere in the United States where my clients need me.

Euthanasia for the sake of not wanting to deal with our dogs behavior problems is NOT an answer. If you think it is then I encourage you to read THIS blog post entitled: Animal Shelter Realities… Adopt don’t shop

If you are in need of help for your serious dog behavior problems then give me call. I am Jason Miller and you can reach me at 864-248-6472

Are you in Asheville NC, Hendersonville or Charlotte and need dog behavior help?

Many folks are not aware that I am also available for dog behavior consultations outside of my home area.

Fact is, I service clients all over South Carolina, North Carolina and parts of  Georgia! I regularly consult with dogs and their people in the Asheville area as well as Hendersonville, Tryon and surrounding parts of NC. I even service Charlotte and Atlanta!

So if you are having a dog behavior problem, and no one seems to be able to help. Give me a call! I can help you solve your dog behavior problems, even when dog trainers and obedience classes haven’t worked. From fear issues to aggression, I can help.

As you may know, the Asheville dog laws can be strict. From the leash law to the “one bite” law. If your dog is having behavior problems then act now before it gets worse.

I look forward to helping you find peace with your canine companion. Call me to see if your case qualifies for an in home consultation. Find out why so many families trust my help and Fox News called me “Greenville’s Dog Whisperer”…

There are no additional travel charges for most parts of Asheville, Tryon and Hendersonville… slight travel charges apply beyond 50 miles from 29611.

864-248-6472

Jason

Still having dog behavior problems after “obedience training”??

So many times I get emails saying “we sent him to obedience school”. Then they go on to explain the respect and behavior issues they are still having with there “trained” dog.

There are many fine schools who do a fantastic job of teaching dogs all the commands of obedience training. They will have your dog staying and retrieving things in an amazing fashion. You will see your dog behaving like a perfect pooch under the trainers guidance. This training can be very important for you and your dog. Nothing beats a well trained dog who will respect you and listen to you. I have nothing but respect for top notch training facilities.

Here is the thing… obedience training will not help respect and behavior issues. Once you get home, if you do not understand the leadership mentality you will see a quick return to the old behaviors.

That is where I come in. While training is important, until you understand the natural pack relationship that you dog needs in order to respect you, no amount of training will help.

If you are ready to have a better relationship with your dog then go ahead and give me a call, we can see if you qualify for a behavior consultation to get your dogs attitude back on track. Even if you have spent thousands on “training”… there is hope for your dog. Call me…  864-248-6472

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Video>> Dog Whispering on Fox News with DogTrouble.Net

Most of you on my friends list from the Greenville area will remember when I was on Fox 21 news earlier this year. I never got around to uploading the second video in the series. That second segment was the day Fox invited me to meet them at the dog park. Many of you missed that clip and asked if I still had it.

For those of you who are new to my friends list here in the Fort Campbell and surrounding areas, enjoy these news videos and spread them around! There really is help for dogs with behavior problems and I am here to help folks in need.

Even when nothing else has worked, I can help. Being new to this area I thought I would share a little example of what my home town media thinks of the work I do.

Feel free to enjoy these videos and spread them all around to your friends. If you know of someone who has serious behavior problems with their dog, please let them know that something CAN be done to help! They will thank you!

Fox News Video 1: In home dog behavior consultations with Jason

Fox News Video 2: Jason at the Dog Park With Fox

~Jason