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**Title:** The Sanders Family's Struggle with their Aggressive Dog, Jake
**Summary:**
* The Sanders family (Michael, Lisa, and daughter Jessica) live with their maltese-chihuahua mix, Jake, who is described as "psychotic" due to his frequent biting.
* The family is afraid to have visitors, as Jake has bitten multiple people, including family members.
* A dog expert, Victoria, intervenes to assess Jake's behavior, concluding that Jake is nervous, unsociable, and defensive due to over-touching and mishandling by the family.
* Victoria provides guidance on how to calm Jake down, emphasizing the importance of giving him space and using gentle, minimal touch.
* After Victoria's visit, the family reports a notable improvement in Jake's behavior, with reduced aggression and increased tolerance, especially with daughter Jessica.
**Key Takeaways:**
* Jake's aggression stems from over-stimulation and mishandling by the family.
* Simple behavior modifications, such as giving space and using gentle touch, can improve Jake's behavior.
* With proper guidance, the family can help Jake become more calm and sociable.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, numbered and in short sentences:
**Family Information**
1. The family's last name is Sanders.
2. Family members include Michael, Lisa, and their daughter Jessica.
3. They live in Jericho, New York.
**Dog Information**
4. The family has a dog named Jake.
5. Jake is a Maltese-Chihuahua mix.
6. Jake has bitten multiple family members and others.
**Incidents and Behaviors**
7. Jake bit Jessica (though later clarified that this specific instance might not have occurred as initially stated).
8. Jake has bitten Michael, the kids, and Michael's brother-in-law.
9. Jake exhibits anxiety and is unsociable around people.
10. Jake reacts defensively to being touched or picked up.
11. Jake has bitten in various emotional situations, often when Mom is around.
**Expert Intervention (Victoria)**
12. Victoria, an expert, was called to help with Jake's behavior.
13. Victoria observed that Jake doesn't like being touched or stroked, finding it annoying.
14. Victoria suggested giving Jake space and touching him minimally to reduce reactions.
15. Victoria demonstrated that small treats can help in managing Jake's behavior.
**Outcomes and Observations Post-Intervention**
16. After Victoria's visit, Jake became more mellow and less aggressive.
17. Jake's behavior calmed down noticeably.
18. Jessica started playing with Jake without any incidents of biting or growling.
19. The family was advised to continue new behaviors until Jake becomes more comfortable with their presence.