[RP TownTalk] Dog Training

[mary vechery]

Hello Everyone!  I need some dog training advice.  For those of you who might not remember, my name is Mary and I am the girl who bought the first dog (mini dachshund - Riki) from Dan's petshop.  I have one other dog, Lucy (puggle), who is a very sweet loving dog with a big bark.  I am having some training and behavior issues with Riki however.  He is nearly one year old.  And is very much the dominant animal in my house.  I currently have one other cat, and an eight week old kitten as well.  He has dealt with many kittens, as I volunteer at a rescue and rotate tiny kitties in and out of my apartment getting them ready for adoption.  Riki showed some very aggressive behavior towards my kitten Monday morning.  He sounded like he was tyring to kill it, though he has sounded like this before while playing wiht my other cat, Sweatheart, and Lucy.  I have done a little research on this breed, and have found a study that clarifies his breed as a pretty aggressive dog.  I have thought about adopting him to another home where he will be the only animal and this might not be an issue.  However, I love the little dog very much and don't want to give up on him, so I need some training advice/help to help with behavioral issues in the house, and his aggressive nature.  
 
Please let me know what you might recomend for difficult dominant dogs, tips, or even hiring a trainer (recomend someone, have no idea how to find one!)
 
Thanks!
Mary
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