So Ive been working on an interesting case with a Briard named Jasper. For three years he had been well cared for by a couple who recently divorced. As a result of their separation Jasper has had some dramatic life style changes. Jasper ended up living with the husband in a new home. His owner is a doctor and works very long hours and Jasper has for the first time in his life had to face being alone all day. Jasper's dominant nature has always made him a poor prospect for a dog walker or dog daycare. His owners had tolerated his behavior and accidently supported it, instead of becoming his leader. He could be very aggressive at times with visitors and had bitten his owner a few times due to misplaced aggression. Jasper's owner recognized his need for exercise and companionship but was fearful that he might be too dangerous for anyone else to handle. Jasper is now doing wonderfully!!! He is calmer, has much better impulse control and has become quite affectionate. He is responding to my program and his owner has really changed his way of thinking about his relationship with Jasper. I have several sessions to go but I'm certain of a happy ending.