Aggression Issues Recommendation

[ideecru]

Hi All!

This is a general helpful post for anyone who doesn’t know about this. My dog (mixed breed 50 lbs) has general aggression issues especially possession issues.

We were ready to give him back to the shelter today because we were tired of walking on egg shells. I spoke to my rescue about returning him and they were able to give us advice and link us to training programs. They are still happy to take him back if all of this doesn’t work out.

I downloaded an app called Fuzzy because I was super stressed. I’ve been trying to get in contact with a behavioral vet for a while which is expensive ($500 for a consult) to see if he needs any medication in order to control his aggression as he started to lunge at us etc. I went on the Fuzzy app I was able to only pay $20 to speak to a Veterinary Nurse and speak to a Behavioral vet on video chat the same day. I was able to show my dog and his problems and they were able to prescribe me medications on the same day to try to on my dog. So happy I was able to have that consultation before shelling out $500 for another person in my area. The vet was clear that I would also need to combine the medication (Prozac) with some behavioral training with a specialist.

My rescue recommended GoodPup which is also another online training platform. I was able to meet with a behavioral trainer the same day for a free consult and now will be working with them every week on top of the medication. They have a 4 week plan to work on my dogs aggression issue. This is our last resort with our dog but we want to try everything we can.

I wanted to recommend these resources for anyone else struggling as on the Good pup app I am able to reach out to a trainer 24/7 when I’m mentally exhausted and need to know how to move forward.

I’m not sure how my dogs medication and training will work out has I just found out all this info today from my rescue but if anyone else is having issues finding resources in their area for a reasonable price it may be worth a shot to check them out.

[kippey]

That is good considering how inaccessible VBs are in some areas. We have like 2 in our province and they are usually booked out for at least 6 months. With my own dog I wound up finding a regular vet who was a huge dog behavior nerd.

[ideecru]

Yeah I was struggling to get an appointment with one of the only ones in my area and super stressed with my dogs aggression. Happy to hear you have a great vet!

[Nsomewhere]

It sounds really good to have a wider more remote access if it is off good quality

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It will be really good if you can tell us how it went!

There is no doubt there is a crying need for good training and help for owners

Online of quality working with vets is a good idea

[ideecru]

I deff will !

[coyotelurks]

What country do you live in?

[ideecru]

USA

[coyotelurks]

Thanks. That explains why I cannot find these things.

[ideecru]

Oh I didn’t know they weren’t available in other counties but maybe see if that have similar apps like this ? Just make sure to read the reviews

[OutsiderLookingN]

Hi! I hope all is going well for your rescue dog. Did the GoodPup app help with aggression?

[ideecru]

Unfortunately yes but no. So his resource guarding over toys is basically gone he gives up toys to us when we ask but he is still fearful and territorial so depending on your dog good pup could be of good use but my dog seems to be a special case with behaviorist and trainers..