QuestionHi, I have a 3 yr old red merle. She does nothing wrong,except she does not like children. We go to a private dog park where children are not allowed,however, every once in a while other members let their children in.....and I am not aware they are in the area. Salsa will circle a child and when it runs will nip it in the back...has not drawn blood, but leaves a bruise. I have taken her to a dog trainer here in Columbus, OH who wants to keep her 10 days and redirect her thinking. I am very concerned about this. She is a one person dog, in fact I have 3 dogs of different breeds and they are all "My dogs". She has been obedience trained and intermediate agility trained. She has been evaluated on sheep 3 times and does extremely well, so I know she has a strong herding instinct. If I do not go for outside help, how do I start? Take her to playgrounds and sit with her? If I say stop and she doesn't roll her ? Both have been suggestions from trainers. I am not sure where to start?
Thank you
AnswerKathryn, I would also be VERY concerned about leaving your dog at any boot camp type training arrangement, because they often use very harsh methods. Janel Biglin is in Columbus and is a force free trainer. You can find her listing at Pet Professional Guild.