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After a promising meeting, we decided to take Cinder home for a trial night. -
We welcomed Cinder into our family! -
Level 3: Random Fight Seemed like Penny was the aggressor; Penny punctured Cinder's left arm.
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A string of events occurred during this trip. This was when Cinder first showed signs of reactivity and fear aggression.
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One of our top priorities and biggest training accomplishments has been making sure Cinder is muzzle trained and enjoys wearing it.
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We met with NHA, the shelter we adopted Cinder from, as soon as we could to discuss next steps. They provided us with support and free resources. -
Level 1: Met unfamiliar dog, sniffed, then bit Cinder and the dog sniffed each other and then with no warning, cinder bit the other dog's face.
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We tried two virtual trainers for basic manners training for Cinder. They discontinued our membership because of her behavioral issues, regardless of her positive progress in basic training.
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Level 2: Fight Over Toy Cinder snapped at a toy and took it from Penny, which caused Penny to bite and puncture Cinder's arm.
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Our behaviorist was unable to help us improve any of her behaviors. Even with numerous in-home visits, Cinder never was able to be calmed down to be trained.
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Level 2: Random Fight Unsure of the events. Penny punctured Cinder's back leg.
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Our behaviorist recommended this medication. We got it filled by our vet. There was no improvement with this medicine.
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We attended a webinar specializing in reactivity, anxiety, and animal behavior featuring dog behavior specialists from around the world.
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Level 3: Anxiety Induced Fight, Resulted in Vet Visit
Level 4: Broke Ari's Finger, accident, resulted in Medical Visits Cinder got triggered by a person in the dark (Penny got startled as well), Penny tried to correct Cinder's behavior. Penny grabbed a hold of Cinder's neck and punctured her left ear. Penny accidently bit my finger and broke it. -
We discussed our concerns with our vet and they gave us Gabapentin and Trazedone to try situationally. There was no improvement in her behaviors with either medication. -
Level 2: Fight Over Toy Cinder snapped at a toy and took it from Penny, which caused Penny to bite and puncture cinder's right paw and neck.
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We began meeting with a vet behaviorist at UTCVM.
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We are currently trying this medication. We saw a big improvement initially, but she seems back to her normal behaviors.
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Currently trying this medication. We have seen little to no changes in her behavior. The Vet Behaviorist recently increased her dosage.
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Level 2: Stress Induced Fight Penny was frustrated and barking at the window, Alex flipped her over onto her back, which further stressed her out. When Cinder approached, to see what was happening, Penny grabbed Cinder's head.
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We began an enrichment calendar to try and stimulate both Cinder and Penny more mentally. We also began implementing slow feeders for every meal. -
Level 4: Random fight, resulted in vet visit Seemed like Penny was the aggressor. Penny tore open Cinder's inner thigh. Both girls had been hyper and playful prior to the fight.
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We had an initial consultation with Instinct Dog Training. We have our kickoff consultation with a behaviorist for both girls on 8/7.