Looking for trainer and behaviorist suggestions for fear aggressive Dutchie mix

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Looking for trainer and behaviorist suggestions for fear aggressive Dutchie mix

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Hi all, I have a 7 year old Dutchie mix in NYC who is having aggression and fear issues. Looking for trainer/behaviorist recommendations. I am broke so I get one shot, as I spent money on a trainer that was not a good fit. My gut says get recommendations from fellow Dutchie owners so here I am! Also cross posted on some FB forums. Trying to not post too much, but here are basics- aggression began after the age of four and after a 7 month Hiatus in Texas. Copes better outside of the city with space. Non working and not sure about his drive. Loves dogs (not on leash). Hates kids. Hates most people on the street unless they are white women or jogging. Once in a while responds really well to men. Has fearful aggression and also displays aggression that he seems very proud of. Needs confidence for sure. Does better when not in city, but this is where he is. I do not have any rehoming options (although I would to give him a better life. It would kill me but I would) Goes to dog daycare and sometimes to Pennsylvania if I travel for work- loves Pennsylvania and laying in the sun. Scared of water, scared of wind, sometimes scared of his own shadow. Never aggressive to me or any of the ones he has met before the age of 5. Doing some medical tests but vet does not think it is medical. Vet wants to prescribe medication. Having him in NYC is hard so I am sure my energy is not helping him one bit. Adopted at three months and fixed at three months, before that in a shelter in Tennessee. Used to hide in his crate as a puppy. Went to work with me for the first year and a half that I had him without any issues. Tolerates all people when at dog daycare, although still protective of the females. Freezes when muzzled, again this is probably on me.
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Paging Steve Gossmeyer to the courtesy phone, Steve Gossmeyer to the white courtesy phone please!

OP there's a dog trainer on Long Island who is an active member here. That's who I'm referencing above lol. Good luck, hope your pup gets the help he needs!
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Tennessee3 wrote: Thu Aug 24, 2017 1:31 am Paging Steve Gossmeyer to the courtesy phone, Steve Gossmeyer to the white courtesy phone please!

OP there's a dog trainer on Long Island who is an active member here. That's who I'm referencing above lol. Good luck, hope your pup gets the help he needs!
Dogsoncueny.com I do travel to NYC from Long Island 917-828-0680 give me a call tomorrow
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You can check out my training on Instagram as well dogsoncueny lots of videos and such of similar issues this is common with your dogs situation when bringing them to NYC
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Love this forum. This is why.
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Steve I know this isn't relevant to OP but do you have a trainer in SC you can recommend? Everyone I talk to goes "oh sure, basic dog behavior" and then hasn't a clue. Even if they say working dog, prior GSD training. Tonight has proven we need a better more engaging outlet for his talents. Any advice will be taken completely seriously. We do not intend upon any means adapt our DS to our life as much as we'd like to adapt to his needs.
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DaHawaiianDS wrote: Thu Aug 24, 2017 6:32 am Steve I know this isn't relevant to OP but do you have a trainer in SC you can recommend? Everyone I talk to goes "oh sure, basic dog behavior" and then hasn't a clue. Even if they say working dog, prior GSD training. Tonight has proven we need a better more engaging outlet for his talents. Any advice will be taken completely seriously. We do not intend upon any means adapt our DS to our life as much as we'd like to adapt to his needs.
You know it's funny a girl I know through Instagram just called me needing help in SC and one of my ipo club members is supposed to be giving me info on a good trainer in SC for her... looks like I'll be referring you as well! I'll shoot you a pm when I have the info! Lol or f**k it bring him to ny haha
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Oh I hope steve can come help you!!
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DaHawaiianDS wrote: Thu Aug 24, 2017 6:32 am Steve I know this isn't relevant to OP but do you have a trainer in SC you can recommend? Everyone I talk to goes "oh sure, basic dog behavior" and then hasn't a clue. Even if they say working dog, prior GSD training. Tonight has proven we need a better more engaging outlet for his talents. Any advice will be taken completely seriously. We do not intend upon any means adapt our DS to our life as much as we'd like to adapt to his needs.
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When Steve is finished there, I need a curtesy visit here in California. What do you say, Steve?
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Joxgirl wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:47 am When Steve is finished there, I need a curtesy visit here in California. What do you say, Steve?
You pay for flight and hotel and food and training I'm down!!!
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Steve Gossmeyer wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2017 2:30 am
Joxgirl wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:47 am When Steve is finished there, I need a curtesy visit here in California. What do you say, Steve?
You pay for flight and hotel and food and training I'm down!!!
I'll work on that. 😜
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Joxgirl wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2017 7:10 am
Steve Gossmeyer wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2017 2:30 am
Joxgirl wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:47 am When Steve is finished there, I need a curtesy visit here in California. What do you say, Steve?
You pay for flight and hotel and food and training I'm down!!!
I'll work on that. 😜
I'm too ugly to feed you by hand though lmao
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Steve Gossmeyer wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2017 12:30 pm
Joxgirl wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2017 7:10 am
Steve Gossmeyer wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2017 2:30 am

You pay for flight and hotel and food and training I'm down!!!
I'll work on that. 😜
I'm too ugly to feed you by hand though lmao
Ha ha ha. Steve, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
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Joxgirl wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2017 2:50 pm
Steve Gossmeyer wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2017 12:30 pm
Joxgirl wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2017 7:10 am

I'll work on that. 😜
I'm too ugly to feed you by hand though lmao
Ha ha ha. Steve, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Beer holder? Lmao 😂 well now I know who thinks I'm attractive hahahahahaha
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Steve Gossmeyer wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2017 3:48 pm
Joxgirl wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2017 2:50 pm
Steve Gossmeyer wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2017 12:30 pm

I'm too ugly to feed you by hand though lmao
Ha ha ha. Steve, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Beer holder? Lmao 😂 well now I know who thinks I'm attractive hahahahahaha
Hahaha.
I think many owners on here hold a beer from time to time. Lucky guy, you will get your pick. Whose it going to be? 😂
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Steve Gossmeyer wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2017 2:30 am
Joxgirl wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:47 am When Steve is finished there, I need a curtesy visit here in California. What do you say, Steve?
You pay for flight and hotel and food and training I'm down!!!
Aight what if I split the flight with you and you crashed in my spare bedroom.

I've got a smoker and I'd provide world class BBQ and good beer. Imperial stouts bourbon barrel aged mostly

Is that tempting enough... hmmmm lol
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Tennessee3 wrote: Sat Aug 26, 2017 5:12 am
Steve Gossmeyer wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2017 2:30 am
Joxgirl wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:47 am When Steve is finished there, I need a curtesy visit here in California. What do you say, Steve?
You pay for flight and hotel and food and training I'm down!!!
Aight what if I split the flight with you and you crashed in my spare bedroom.

I've got a smoker and I'd provide world class BBQ and good beer. Imperial stouts bourbon barrel aged mostly

Is that tempting enough... hmmmm lol
Haha appreciate the offer but sadly I'm not a drinker I prefer greener methods lol
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Steve Gossmeyer wrote: Sat Aug 26, 2017 5:17 am
Tennessee3 wrote: Sat Aug 26, 2017 5:12 am
Steve Gossmeyer wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2017 2:30 am

You pay for flight and hotel and food and training I'm down!!!
Aight what if I split the flight with you and you crashed in my spare bedroom.

I've got a smoker and I'd provide world class BBQ and good beer. Imperial stouts bourbon barrel aged mostly

Is that tempting enough... hmmmm lol
Haha appreciate the offer but sadly I'm not a drinker I prefer greener methods lol
We ain't got none of that down here, it all stops at the Mason Dixon line :wtg: :lol:

ETA: if you say you don't like a good BBQ though, I'm afraid we can't be friends :( LOL
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Mmmmmmmmmm...imperial stouts! Just had a new one last night; dogfish world wide stout. It was ggggoooooooddd
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