Pound Rescue Male Shih Tzu, keeps sending me to the ER. at wits end

Spirit.. just quickly and so that the record remain clear.. bite inhibition is demonstrable not only with agression but also with play is it not? I could be wrong, but if it is demonstrable with play as well as aggression then Henry does have bite inhibition. We play together a lot and he has always inhibited his bite. Again, I am not certain if this is a distcintion that needs to be made, but I thought I would in brief ask you here. Thank you again for all your help. He is such a sweet, loving dog outside of his trigger aggressiveness, and I will keep you updated on his progress. I am in the meantime using Dr. Yin's counter conditioning, and have noticed positive resilience in his response to that. So all that is good, news, and I hope to continue with more. Andrea :)

spiritdogs

  From my conversations with this OP, I sense that she is certainly willing to listen to advice that is given in a spirit of assistance, not judgment. 

My conversations with her have given me the same impression.  Thanks Anne for putting her in touch with your friend.  

Letter sent that outlines our decision to go with Vet/behaviorist at NCSU instead of with a trainer/behavior expert. Names have been deleted to protect privacy. After careful consideration, and advanced knowledge thanks to the forum, 'spirtdogs', and of course yourself 'friend of spiritdogs', [and in evaluating the seriousness of Henry's condition,] we've made a family decision to axe the big fence project, at least for now, and hire a Vet/Behaviorist, forthwith. I did not realize until speaking with you just how immediate the problem was; and therefore decided we best provide him with local facilities that could not be met remotely. As I'm sure you are aware, NCSU has a wonderful Veterinarian Teaching school and have some of the countries best Vet/Behaviorists. His evaluation is Monday week. In the end we are sorry to say we cannot be a part of your book, but our best wishes towards your goal. Yours Truly, Andrea I will keep everyone posted. I am set up with wonderful group at NCSU so am elated to have come thus far. We love him and are getting the best help out there. Thank you again everyone for your posts.

Andrea, I think you've made a very smart decision.  Please don't be a stranger around here.  You've got lots of support as you and Henry and the behaviorist work on his problem.  I know you love him very much and he's such a lucky dog to be owned by you.  :) 

henrymiller

Doug, I don't wish to engage in an online argument. I have answered you with respect and I hope, dignity. You have chosen not to do the same with me so I have to ask you now to end the tirade and cease contact with me. I am so optimistic about Henry and would hope that others share that same view. It seems that you have an underlying theatre that may go deeper than I am able to assist you with. I won't be answering anymore of your ecclesiastes. Andrea

I've been gone for a week with no computer or phone bars (actually quite a nice experience), and was surprised to see this still active.

I am sorry I came across as attacking. That was not my intent. You asked for opinions on an internet forum, and I replied. Granted, I am getting old and irritable and may have an aggressive style of writing, but my posts were not meant to attack. One problem with internet discussions is you can not modify words with voice tone or facial movements. I don't know you, you don't know me. I do enjoy your use of words, though. "Ecclesiastes." WOW. Wonderful use of a word. Never seen it used that way before. Denotation and connotation are specific and well aimed.

I enjoy most of my underlying theater, and don't require assistance. Let us hope that my ecclesiastes do not become a revelation, as the laws that may affect one are not meaningless.

I do wish you and your dog well, and will now cease and desist contact and tirade with you. (hard to acknowledge and apologize with out one last contact)(No reply required.)