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my Doberman Charlie was abused by a black man when he was a puppy and i want to no if there is anything i can do to make him not nervous around black men. my current partner is black and Charlie will bark at him and will not let him near me. is there anything i can do? x
Hi Jazzy
The only expertise I have on this subject is something that a friend did when he faced the same problem. I am not an expert on domestic animals, only farm animals, however, he - first, never looked the dog in the eyes. Second, when he was around the dog, he moved slowly, and let the dog get used to him, little by little, never petting or forcing the dog to become friends. He would sit in the same room as his owner (you) and just ignore him. Eventually the dog got used to him. If you have to tie him up to keep him from attacking your partner, then do that, but always, always, have your boyfriend move slowly and never try to pet or interact with him. He will eventually calm down.
Good luck!
Tina Volpe
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Tina Volpe
Expertise
I can answer almost all questions about animals raised for food... and the horrifying truths of the abuse and torture these animals endure. Also, about the health ramifications of eating animals or their products, i.e. heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and a host of other diseases linked to our diets. Any questions on existing on a plant based diet, solely, raw diet and the health benefits.
Experience
Author of the book “The Fast Food Craze, Wreaking Havoc on Our Bodies and Our Animals” and co-author of the new book, "The Missing Peace, The Hidden Power of our Kinship with Animals". Health researcher, 34 year vegetarian, speaker, educator/consultant, television guest appearing all over the country, radio host of the top rated show “Wake Up America” on GlobalTalk Radio, and published columnist. Now affiliated with PCRM (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine) as a "Heart Health" speaker, and SPEAK, as a Humane Educator.
Organizations
Mercy for Animals, Compassion over Killing, Friends of Animals,
PCRM (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine) Farm Sanctuary, Animal Acres, Catskill Animal Sanctuary.
Publications
LA Life Magazine, Personal Excellence Magazine, and several other misc. publications.
Education/Credentials
See above
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