The Crossover TrainerThe Crossover Trainer http://www.thecrossovertrainer.com A dog trainer's transition from correction based training to positive reinforcement training methods. Thu, 23 May 2013 11:00:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Medical Problems Behind Unusual Aggression http://www.thecrossovertrainer.com/medical-problems-behind-unusual-aggression/ http://www.thecrossovertrainer.com/medical-problems-behind-unusual-aggression/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 11:00:03 +0000 admin http://www.thecrossovertrainer.com/?p=2356 I was reading the Association of Pet Dog Trainer’s magazine when I came across a case study of aggression by Michael Shikashio, CDBC. Long story short, this Great Dane/Lab mix bit two people pretty severely and was reactive on leash. The dog wore a prong collar while out on walks, but the dog had also [...]

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