We will work with you to rehabilitate your aggressive dog. However, we do not accept dogs with a bite history into our rescue/adoption program.

An aggressive dog requires lifetime management for successful rehabilitation, but it can be done, if you are willing to make the commitment.  The worst mistake people make is isolating an aggressive dog - that actually intensifies the problem.  Proper socialization in controlled settings will help overcome aggression.  We can show you how & why it works.

As animal behaviorists, we go to the root of the problem and build from there.  Our training never uses shock collars, choke chains or prong collars.  Jerking devices and pain inflicting devices, such as these, can cause the aggression to actually get worse over time. This is because they operate using physical force and pain, instead of reconditioning your dog to be comfortable in his environment.  Our Leadership Training works on developing your role as the pack leader so that your dog learns to build trust, respect others, wait patiently and live a balanced life. 

Aggression in dogs can be compared to addictions in people – the tendency is always there to get re-addicted, so management is a daily routine for life. Learn more about our training classes.

Why don't we accept dogs with a bite history into our rescue/adoption program?

We believe that it is unethical for any organization to place dangerous dogs. Your pet is a liability. Biting someone, (especially a child), is inexcusable. If you were to find a home for him, you would have to make a complete disclosure regarding his bite history. Liability would follow you. This means that if you gave him to someone else and he bit again, you would be held legally responsible. A pet has a history of biting, either through poor temperament or lack of proper socialization.  We can work with you to rehabilitate your dog IF you are willing to keep him.

We do not take pets with a bite history into rescue. We could not, in good conscience, place such a pet with another family. If you cannot trust this pet with a child in your own home, a child that the pet knows and loves, how could anyone else?

Even people who don't have children of their own, come in contact with children, so finding him a new home is not realistic. These people have nieces and nephews, friends, etc. It is not likely that any home could ever be found where your pet could be totally and completely isolated from other people or children.

This is a bad situation.  We know that your emotions are involved. How could they not be? These pets have a reputation for stealing our hearts. We know that you love him and are contacting us because you are looking for the best possible solution for him.

Our recommendation would be to call your veterinarian, give him or her the WHOLE picture, and have the pet humanely euthanized. This would be the responsible thing to do, as his owner. Say goodbye to him with dignity. Euthanizing him would be the last act of kindness you could give. We can help you during this emotional time through our Animal Hospice Services.

Again, we will not and can not place a pet that has a bite history. We believe that it is unethical for any organization to place dangerous dogs.  We are sorry we don't have better options to offer you. 

Link: Read the Kentucky dog bite laws.


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