Well, Jakers behaviorist is supposed to start in the end of Aug. To respond to Sarah's concern, he says "E" collar isn't used for punishment. Personally I agree with John, but have been unable to find any resolve to his unprovoked aggression. Some times I wonder if this may be a personality disorder. Two nights ago everyone was going to bed, and Jake was put in his crate next to my daughters bed. Hilary told me that Jake let out a little growl, and she softly to him to be quite. Well he started growling, curled lip, and biting at the crate, and acting as if he was going to attack. I told her to put him and his crate in a different room and leave him. John, you having been updated on all my previous posts, I've read your reply and will answer your questions, hopefully you or someone else may have another way of dealing with this.
When anyone comes in the house, Jake is ignored until everyone else is greeted. Then it is usually 10 min. before Jake is greeted. Although now Jake likes to bark and growl at anyone at the door and if put on leash to control him, he becomes more aggressive.
Jake has been well socialized, and continues to be. With other dogs, he likes to play, but assumes the Alpha role immediately.
Jake doesn't go everywhere, and is crated when no-one is home.
When anyone leaves the house, myself included, Jake wants to go too, but is told to wait. He'll usually watch whomever leave and then go about his normal routine.
When ever Jake is taken out, he is on leash, put in a sit and wait, and okay-ed after person with leash has gotten through the door.
Everyone dealing with him has been using the alpha techniques in dealing with all of his behaviors, and in training.
By the way, he is a great dog other than his aggression. Just recently, my daughter and her fiance' having been doing tracking training with him and he really loves it.
Thanks, Peter
