Question by bella57: looking for a good dog trainer who is experienced in fear aggression and is not afraid of a big dog!?
I live in the south suburbs of chicago, il.and I have a 3 1/2 yr. old black lab that was abused when he was a little puppy. He now has fear aggression and is afraid to let anyone get too close to him and pet him. I have a good relationship with him since I showed him he can trust me, but I don’t know how to get him to trust anyone else.I have had trainers in the past but they were either too expensive or they lived to far away and it was a problem getting him there because he is too big for my car and he won’t behave.He also has severe hip dysplasia and will need surgery.If you do not have compassion for animals then please do not respond. Thank you.

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Answer by Santa I’ll be good next year
Hon, ask at your local Humane Society & see if they can help you.
As your beloved pet definitely needs socializing you will need expert help
Also there is Rescue Group that may be able to help you. I do not have a phone number for them but it is Best Friends of Kanaub Utah. Hopefully they can advise you and Best of Luck to you!

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