I was on a very disturbing call Friday night...one that no behaviorist ever wants to discover---the family dog "turning" and viciously attacking a family member. I'd originally been called in to provide leash training and basic obedience to this formerly wonderful family pet.
Before my arrival for our first session, the dog unexpectedly, and out of nowhere, launched an attack which was brutal and relentless in nature. The attack was focused on the mother (who was home alone with five small children). The dog literally "snapped" and tried very hard to kill the mom. The family is very shaken, Mom is healing; but praise God, is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances.
The family has agreed to allow me to interview them for an article that I will be publishing soon, highlighting the absolute need for folks to have any dog they bring into the family home, temperament tested and evaluated--and to be sure that where ever they get the dog is a reputable place. These clients learned this lesson the hard way, and are brave and gracious enough to share their difficult story in order to help save someone else.
Please keep this family in your prayers and stay tuned for more of their story... It's one no dog owner (or anyone planning to get a dog), should miss.
