Rehab Day 3

Day 3..so far the hardest day, of all... Just to see the progress, I haven't run the dogs this morning, as I did for the first two days.. I decided to take them out, nice and rested, full of energy.. They did great at the doors, not a single sign of aggression, and much less tension, between them... As we walked out of the house, their tails, were both in the middle..and that's a great sign!!! At the park, they practiced walk along each others side, Tyson to Nero's left and right side.. No tension and no aggression, both were very relaxed and tails were in the middle!!!  We've also practiced, the down with Tyson, having nero walking pass him, in different directions. Same with Tyson, while Nero was in the down!! No aggression during this excercise, however, when Tyson made an eye contact with Nero, it triggered reaction in Nero!  He thrown few side looks, and growls, but haven't shown any will, to attack!!! Tyson remained calm! Then, we walked again, now practicing the turns..and at one point they came face to face, and that drove then into a fight.. I have put them on their sides, let them relax and tried again...on the third attempt, they walked without a problem! Both dogs emptied themselfs on the lead!!

Tyson to Nero' right..still a bit of tension, but much less, compare to yesterday

Tyson to Nero's left..both still tense, showing a bit of avoidance

both tails are in the middle....

Overall, I noticed, that today it was Tyson, who had more issues with Nero... Quite few times, he tried to give him dirty looks.. Nero, on the other hand, paid attention to me, and tried to avoid eye contact, with Tyson!!! We will see more, at evening walk and feeding time!!!

Evening walk went great, both dogs were absolutely relaxed!! Best walk in last three days!!!! Feeding went great, too...Both becoming comfortable, around each other...:). Now, all ready to hit the sack...zzz

Rehab Day 2

Today is the second day of aggression solving issues, between my two males! Last night, both dogs slept in their crates, nice and quiet, no growls, no snarls... at each others.

This morning, both were calm and relaxed! We started of with 5km run, with each dog, this time separately. After a short rest, we went for 2 hours walk all together... each dog on each side of my leg. Half way into the walk, I let Tyson, come  from behind of Nero, and join him on my left side! No agression at all! However, the aggression will start to show during a left turn, the sharper the turn, the more intense aggression from Nero! I've worked on that, for almost 45 minutes! After all my attempts, to try and fix it..Nero gave up...sharp left and right turns, all done without any aggression, whatsoever!

First time next to each others, showing tension and a bit avoidance

No tension during feeding, both eating without hesitation

Before and after walks, both still placed on the side, and not allowed to get up, until totally relaxed. Both learning to sit at the doors, and wait until called, to step out..no aggression during this, but still a little bit of a tension, in the air! For the first time, I have made them sit, and wait for their drink, at the door...To my surprise, both were looking up at me, without saying a word to them, and finished them, in peace..:). We still have evening walk, to look forward to, and a feeding...will come back, with more updates later....

Evening walk went great!!!!  Step 1...no further signs of aggressions towards each others, during the walk with both dogs on the same side of the leg!!!!
Step 2..no aggression during left and right turns, either..what a progress!!!  Love you, boys!!!!
No problems during feeding...:). Both in the crates now, ready to tuck in, for the night!!!!

I haven't been showing any affection at all, towards my dogs, during this pack structure training program...it's tough, not to give them a cuddle, but ..we all need to work hard, to deserve one...:). xx

Rehab Day 1

This morning, I took them for a 8km run along the bike, together..both wearing dominat dog collars! After, we have returned home, they were placed into the crates, left to rest for an hour and we took off, for a 2 hour walk. During the walk, they are not allowed ground sniffing, marking or an eye contact with each others! No single signs of aggression durring this process! Coming out of the doors, it's an issue for Nero, so before each walk, they are placed on the side, facing each others, and are not released, until they both relax! Nero started to slowly give in, and showing respect, towards me.

Tonight, I walked them for an hour, before feeding. At dinner time, there were no signs of aggression at all. Both dogs had to eat from a bowls, while I was holding them... Day 1 it's over, so far..so good...Both, now resting in their crates!!! Myself, I'm completely exhausted, but happy..:)

Rehabilitation program on solving dog to dog aggression

Tyson has been sent to a rehabilitation centre, for almost 3 weeks, to help him overcome aggression problems and eating issues. He has returned last night, completely changed...no signs of aggression towards dogs, no urge to try and dominate other male dogs, and no issues during feeding time! Rebecca and her pack have done and excellent job!!! Thank you so much, guys!!!!! xx

Nero was undergoing pack structure program, alone with me.. attempted few visit to the centre, where he was introduced to the pack, and started to learn socialization... He started to show some differences in behaviour a week into his program... Last night, he was introduced back with Tyson... Now, we working on bringing them back together, and teaching them to co-exist...

Belgian Malinois Nero

Belgian Malinois Nero, 3 year old male

Labrador retriever Tyson

Black Labrador retriever Tyson, 4 year old male

Fun training with Malinois