09/04/2021
๐ฆฎSo a little earlier on someone decided to comment on a post of mine saying โ Reactive dogs are only reactive due to poor owner training โ ๐ฆฎ
Safe to say I nearly blew a gasket !
I have put the comment down to poor education of the rather grumpy other party ! I had to put my phone away for an hour to make sure I didnโt say something I would regret at a later date .
Whilst my phone was in time out ... I thought about how this grumpy uneducated indervidual may react and behave should she pass a dog walker out with their own reactive dog ??
It made me so sad , I started up Bedford & Bark to help owners feel more comfortable and safe when out walking so they can carry on being utterly fantastic and supportive to their beloved pets as complexed as some may be.
We all know reactivity is not a fault , itโs not something to be embarrassed about ... heck I reacted when said grumpy and uneducated lady commented so why canโt our dogs ?? Answer is ... they can ๐ we just , as the advocates for our dogs have to ensure the safety of them and others whilst they do so ๐๐ป
So please , if you are about and see a Walker with what is clearly a reactive dog .. nod them hello , say what a stunning dog ( we all love our dogs regardless and love to have them complimented , one passing comment may make someoneโs day ) Keep clear if you can and donโt blame the dog , the owner or judge them .... you dont know the story .. just admire the love and persistance ๐
Happy Walking ...
Suzie
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