We have finally... (UPDATE #2)

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Contacted a dog behaviorist/trainer in our area about Rits'a terrible agressive behavior twards other dogs. They specialize in agression, and that should help. The nice thing is, they come to us. I think this will be better for Rita, because she will be comfortable in her own enviornment. I'm very excited, and can't wait to see what this woman has in mind for us!
PLEASE wish us luck, and I'll keep you updated!

[Giselle]

Good luck! I'm looking forward to hearing what she says

[Karen]

Yes, that sounds good - let us know what she says, and how it goes!

[*LabLoverKEB*]

So our consultation is tomorrow, aound 1ish... please wish us luck! Thank you!

[Giselle]

How'd it go???

[*LabLoverKEB*]

It went really well, thanks for asking!

She gave us some homework, and the next time she will bring her dogs, and see how Rita reacts. We learned A LOT of new things!

[Shelteez2]

If you don't mind can you outline what your homework is? Just curious, and always looking for new stuff to learn. Good luck in working with Rita!

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Dawna came today at 12:00pm. We worked on 'comes' and 'watch me'. We also went to the dog park by our house, and there wasen't any dogs there when we arrivred. A few minutes later, 2 dogs and their owner walked by. Rita usually growls, whines, sometimes barks, and gets up on her hind legs. She didn't do one of those four things! She just sat there, watched the dogs walk by, and Dawna had Rita do several 'watch me's', and then she gets treats for not reacting to other dogs. She did GREAT!
Thanks to everyone who has wished us luck!

[Ginger's Mom]

Sounds like things are going well. Good girl, Rita. And good for you for not giving up on this pretty girl.