Quote Originally Posted by gtmanning View Post
and please, avoid the world of "dog trainers", too much anger, too contraversial, just take a good look at yourself.
Ummm... what?

You're telling this woman, who has no idea why her dog is attacking her, and who is pregnant, that she should avoid professional help? She needs to get a good behaviorist YESTERDAY. Looking at herself will not do her any good if she hasn't the faintest clue what to look for.

A certified, licensed, positive reinforcement dog behaviorist is not angry, or controversial. They will assess the dog's behavior as well as the owner's behavior, and use their years of experience, schooling and expertise to find a training regimen that works and teach the owners exactly what to do and how to do it. Gonzo is a changed dog because of ONE session with a behaviorist. It was well worth the $175 and the daily training, to have a stable dog. Even if you do as much research and "looking" as possible, the advice of an outside, impartial professional can be essential to correcting behavioral issues through training... especially in as serious a situation as a dog biting their owner.