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Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT

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I have NO MEDICAL background. If your question pertains to a physical concern about your dog -- that is, you think your dog may be sick, whelping problems, trouble breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive urination, excessive drinking, heavy drooling, unexplained physical symptoms of ANY kind, etc -- YOU NEED TO GET OFF THE COMPUTER AND CALL YOUR VET IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT WASTE TIME WAITING FOR AN EMAIL RESPONSE!!! Your dog could be having a medical crisis!
I answer questions pertaining to training of all kinds, behavior, grooming,etc. I am qualified to address questions regarding basic training issues; crate training, housebreaking, behavior management tools, basic obedience skills. You may be interested in reading my blog: http://bad-dog-good-dog.blogspot.com/

Experience in the area

Past instructor for Puppy and Behavior classes for the Humane Society of Missouri. Have been a trainer for over 10 years, both in private in-home sessions and in classroom situations. Have participated in obedience with one of my goldens, titling her with a Companion Dog title. Both of my dogs earned their CGC title and were certified as therapy dogs through two separate organizations. Currently involved in local golden retriever rescue. Am currently serving as an "expert" in the Golden Retriever, Dog Training, and Canine Behavior categories.

Organizations

Dirk's Fund Golden Retriever Rescue, www.dirksfund.com

Education/Credentials

Going on over ten years of private and public training; instructed with Humane Society of Missouri and South County Obedience.

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Recent Answers from Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT

2009-11-06 Licking:

Anytime our dogs start doing something they've never done before, it's probably a good idea to have the vet take a look at them. Sometimes odd behaviors are a symptom of an underlying cause. For instance

2009-11-02 Odd aggressive behavior:

Redirected aggression occurs when a dog that is aggressively motivated redirects the aggression from the source to another. For example, a dog that is barking at the door may redirect his aggression onto

2009-10-28 dogs' early rising:

So, are they able to go and fix their own breakfast? Just kidding, sort of! Obviously they can't, which means you must be "giving in" and getting up when they "tell" you to. Depending on how long

2009-10-27 Behavior:

It would be my guess that her display of aggression may actually stem from fear; if she is lacking in self-confidence, she may be trying to "chase" the people off by acting aggressive. Here is some

2009-10-26 Behavior:

If I understand correctly, she exhibits the behavior only on leash? Don't know if I sent this to you already, but this is a good article: http://www.moellerdog.com/resources_aggression.htm You

 

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