| Poor boy, same dog twice. What in the world is this owner doing about this? My first reaction would be to have a nice long talk with them and let them know the stress this is causing and that you are now having to get the help of a behaviorist because the work you put into him after the first attack was all for nil after the second. If my dog were physically injured I'd be talking to them about some vet bills, as far as psychological damage, perhapse some $$ damage on their part will make them consider doing something for their own dog.
My first suggestion would be exactly as you seem to be doing with positive reinforcement taking it slowly and gently increasing his comfort zone while treating and praising along the way. Maybe staying away from but within visual distance of other dogs while doing some obedience sits and treating and praising while the other dogs are in visual distance. Is there a neighbor with a friendly dog that you could ask to walk on the other side of the street or something for training purposes?
I think that bringing in a behaviorist is a good idea. Fortunately I've never been in this situation.
Shame on those owners, please tell me this dog isnt' roaming the streats to taunt other dogs and possibly kids? |