3 yo medium-high energy black lab mix, well trained but reactive w/ bite history
Original profile (before I met him)
Dog aggressive. He lunges towards them even from across the street. He has bit me while in this state several times, just a warning / left marks but didn’t break the skin. So far we have only met 1 dog, otherwise we try to stay across the street and work on staying calm while they pass. (seen trainers & making progress)
Was aggressive towards a kid, growling and lunging. I saw this only once (happened October 25, 2024) but his history includes hurting a child so he needs to be watched. Again November 28, 2024, same kid but significantly more intense this time. He also has escalated against kids on scooters, skateboards, and bikes in November/ December.
Killed a duck December 4, 2024, I was right there but couldn’t stop him in time.
He’s afraid of road noise. After walking on a busy street he remains jumpy in neighborhood streets. (gotten much better - recently he seems mostly okay now)
Requires proof of treat before listening (getting better)
Jumps on people (getting better)
Eats grass occasionally
Chase squirrels, rabbits and ducks, birds don’t interest him (I used squirrels to practice staying calm, he usually ignores them now).
Chases lizards in the backyard (which I think is hilarious to watch)
Will gently bite during play (working on this)
Separation anxiety
Not crate trained - he goes in himself sometimes to nap, relax, or chew a bone. He broke out of a wooden crate here by breaking the bars and a metal crate by bending the door. (getting better & was okay during boarding recently)
Reactive at vet, particularly for shots. May 16, 2025. Muzzle required