These range from biting, chewing, extreme nervousness to destroying the house while owners are absent. So I thought I would write a brief column on where to start when you have a problem with your best friend. I am not going to try to solve these problems for you in this column, just try to help you identify where you should seek help. By training, I mean some sort of organized training with supervision by a professional trainer. Obedience training is the best organized method of establishing yourself as the boss or leader.
Older dogs can be trained as well, it is never too late.
You can ask your veterinarian for a referral. Sometimes you can find this type of specialist working in a training facility - but be careful as some trainers ma not be qualified or have the essential credentials. These experts may be expensive, but we have often heard of some wonderful results. Simply put, there is often something physical that is causing pain, or creating emotional problems. For example, thyroid problems are often diagnosed and simple medication can bring your dog back to normal.