This is Dotty.
This is a video of her getting into my van.
Not a huge deal at all for most dogs but it's absolutely massive for her.
Dotty is at Dobermann Rescue UK & Europe reg charity no 1169697 and she is the longest resident there. She has a history of redirecting her fear and so it's been difficult finding the right home for her.
However, she has come on soooooo much in the last couple of months. There is no way she would have gotten into my van previously but I've built up a great bond with her and she now trusts me to look after her. This has been done by going at her pace, showing her love and affection and that she's able to trust me.
There has been no "show her who's the boss" or forcing her to do anything. She does things now because she trusts me, the kennel manager and the other volunteers (including going out on canicross trips).
It means so much more when a dog does something through trust and love rather than because they're scared of you or the methods you use.
I would love nothing more than to see her build a bond with a new owner. She has so much love to give and we all adore her.
Please have a look at her new write up on the page and please share if you think you could help her, or know of someone who can.
We had a new fox in last night (as well as our regular female). This one had a hard time trying to work out what the camera was all about! π¦π¦π¦
Bless her, she does try, but she's never going to make the Dog Olympics swimming team π