Ok, so I'll start with saying I chose not to "nip" Aquinas' jewels. I know it comes with consequence's. Well, as a result he's been marking more. (he was trained with puppy pads & outside) NOW... he's recently thrown that out the window. I'm wondering HOW I should address this with him. And there's apparently many schools of thought on training (Ceaser M's, Kramer Method? etc).
I'm seeing he's trying to become "pack leader" and just last night I tried brushing his teeth cause I noticed build up & for the 1st time he growled/hissed at me!! I was soo shocked & saddened by the incident. My vet today suggested a behaviorist since he's intact.
So..I'm wondering if anyone has had problems similar to this (with their dogs are au naturale) & how you handled it?
Also, if you might have a referral to a behaviorist in Southern California (Los Angeles preferably, not opposed to driving to OC, San Fernando, San Bernardino etc)