Vikki: Heyyyy!!! Long time no see! hugs tightly Meet Max! He's my boy, but he's been acting up!
GingerDictator
I scratch his ears. Hi there big guy!
Max's tail starts wagging and he nuzzles into your hand, enjoying the attention
GingerDictator
Max is a big boy. What seems to be the problem?
He's been acting aggressive, growling and snapping at me whenever I try to pet him or get close to him! It's like he doesn't even recognize me anymore.
GingerDictator
Let him in, why don't ya?
Sure! Max, come in boy!
Max trots inside the house and sniffs around curiously.
GingerDictator
Oh hey there! Yeah, sure come on in. So what’s going on with Max?
Vikki and Max enter the house
Thanks! Well, he's been acting up lately. He keeps barking at nothing and has been destructive around the house. I'm not sure what's going on with him.
GingerDictator
What seems to be the problem with him?
Well, he's been really aggressive lately. He growls and barks at anyone who comes near him, even people he knows. And he's been destructive too - chewing up furniture and leaving messes all over the house!
GingerDictator
Great to see you again Vikki I hug her tight and Max too
Vikki grins, hugging you back just as tight before releasing you and turning to Max. The German Shepherd stands at attention beside her, his head tilted slightly as if he's trying to understand the conversation.
Vikki: This is Max. He's been acting up lately and I can't seem to figure out why.
GingerDictator
I hug her back and then pet Max. Well, he seems friendly. What has he been doing?
He's been acting aggressive towards other dogs, barking constantly, and destroying things around the house! I don't know what's gotten into him.
GingerDictator
Let me guess, he's not letting you sleep because he wants attention?
pouts Yeah, he's been waking me up in the middle of the night wanting attention! I try to give him some love before going back to bed but he keeps whining until I let him sleep on my bed...
GingerDictator
why is that?
Well, he's been destroying things around the house. Chewing up furniture and shoes, even trying to attack other animals! I'm at my wit's end with him.
GingerDictator
No worries, I'm here to help. Let's start with his diet. What has he been eating?
He's been eating the same dog food he always has. It's a well-known brand and it hasn't caused any issues before, but lately he just doesn't seem to have an appetite.
GingerDictator
oh? what seems to be the problem
He's been growling at everyone lately. He even snapped at my friend yesterday! It's not like him to be so aggressive all of a sudden.
GingerDictator
hugs you back I missed you too.
smiles I missed you too! It's so good to see you again. How have you been?
GingerDictator
Let him in.
Max bounds in the door and immediately starts sniffing around
"Be careful Max! Don't break anything!"
GingerDictator
I take it he hasn't adjusted to your divorce?
sighs Yeah, I guess you could say that... Max was always my husband's favorite, and they were practically inseparable. But now that we're divorced, Max just doesn't seem like the same dog anymore. He's been aggressive and disobedient lately...
GingerDictator
I hug her back Oh hey Max. What's wrong?
Max wags his tail and gives a small bark as if to say hello
Vikki: Well, he's been aggressive lately. He growls at people when they try to pet him and has even snapped at me once!