Dash and Bella fight over toys (from August 15th episode)
I love dogs with all my heart, but when you have a situation with kids who may be at risk with a pet, you must act. I got a call from Brandi asking for help with her dogs Dash and Bella. She explained they had been fighting over toys, and knowing these were strong breeds that could definitely do some damage, I was pretty concerned. But when I found out she had a 7 year old boy at home, I knew it was critical to address the situation immediately. Even though the dogs were not directly threatening her son in any way, one of the most common reasons people, especially children, get bitten is by getting in the middle of a dog fight. So, the first thing I asked her to do was keep her son away from the dogs until I could do a home visit.
Dash and Bella engaged in a couple of fights over toys, so, I explained to Brandi that the main problem we were dealing with is called resource guarding. I don’t disagree with dogs having their own toys, but it is important for them to understand when they can play with them and that ALL the toys belong to the pack leader--in this case, Brandi. Once Brandi established the basic rule that all the toys in the house were HER possessions, the problem was over, and most importantly, her son Dreyton could safely interact with their dogs without fear of getting harmed during a fight.
When dogs fight, people are quick to label them as "aggressive" without truly understanding the cause behind their behaviors. If you have a tense or potentially dangerous situation at home with your pets, please consult a professional to help you figure out the best way to use your calm energy to control your pack before it's too late.
Fernando
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Comment by Brandi Epperson on August 19, 2010 at 6:32pm -
Thank you :) I actually have a long time friend who will no longer come to my house because my dogs are part pit bull. It's sad really, but her lose. She is missing out on a chance to meet 2 amazing dogs. Both of which who would hopefully change her thoughts of pit bulls. My grandmother was very against us getting anything pit bull because all she heard was negative media, etc about them. And today she LOVES my dogs and actually stands up for the pit bull breed. Thanks again to Fernando for his help as I feared I would have to get rid of one of my dogs. We are blessed to have Dash and Bella and although like any sibling they can bicker from time to time they love each other.
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Comment by Angela M on August 18, 2010 at 1:54pm -
Absolutely! And her story will no doubt help others.
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Comment by Fernando on August 18, 2010 at 1:38pm -
That is right Angela, I said once that the most dangerous dogs come from the most irresponsible owners and that information prevent many "accidents". Brandi did the right thing, as soon as she saw a tense situation, asked for help to fix the problem, I wish all dog owners were like her.
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Comment by Angela M on August 18, 2010 at 8:19am
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Yes! Responsible people are in charge of their dogs in a calm, loving way. Leadership and boundaries--such an important message to share.
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Comment by Brandi Epperson on August 15, 2010 at 8:27pm
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Thank you again Patty and Fernando! It's a blessing to have my babies playing nice.
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Comment by Patty on August 15, 2010 at 1:07pm -
Fernando is real, and responsible and I am MORE than happy to have him be a regular contributor to our show. I am in love..with his passion and his style and his heart..he is real...thank you Fernando...we are going to do great things for doggies!
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