While I do not have a ""problem dog"", I wanted to take my adopted bulldog, Emmitt, to a dog trainer to make sure I was approaching things correctly and could learn some tactics for teaching new things or getting rid of problem behavior should it crop up. Before contacting David, I had received a Bark Busters book as a gift, and I read it - it is an incredible common-sense approach, not unlike the Dog Whisperer but without some of the ""harsher"" tactics some folks have issues with (I personally have no problems with the Dog Whisperer.)
Pros: Incredible service, a common-sense approach, done in your home
Cons: There are cheaper training methods out there, but then you get what you pay for.
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