In a rescue kennel for the very behaviours he had been taught.
Why dogs don't need balls!
Not in a medical sense, that's a different subject altogether.
This little guy is 6 years old and in a rescue kennel, since he was young the people around him have thrown balls for him. This constant chemical build through hyping him up every time he leaves the house, means that he now has this chemical level as his default operating system.
In reality this means that when he is outside he looks for this build, I didn't throw one ball for him, but you can see the addiction he has to this activity and it's consequences. To call this an addiction is accurate, he believes he can only function at this level, this has become his feeling of safety. He needs to be here to cope with the outside world.
So when he gets into a situation he can't deal with, he is already in a state of complete over reaction, ready to fight or flight and the smallest thing.
If I told you he also has issues with barking and lunging at various things and is very nervous when he doesn't have this chemical build, would it surprise you? Would it also surprise you that the very behaviour he has been taught, is the behaviour that has landed him back in a rescue kennel for the second time?
We need to be so aware and careful of how we teach our dogs to interact with the world. This poor boy will need a lot of work to bring his systems back into balance. If his people had taught him how to play properly, had been involved in these activities and had spent their walks being his coping system and teaching him how to ask for help, he wouldn't be waiting for a new home now.
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A day spent working with the Westmorland RSPCA dogs. Sometimes all you need is a few furry piranhas.
Adopting any dog can be a difficult journey, when bringing home a puppy, rescue or not, remember they have a lot of learning, growing and developing to do.
My expectations with this lot... I'm going to get jumped on, chewed, and half licked to death, why? Because they are puppies... And that's fine.
They are up for rehoming now.
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A wonderful session with Theo this morning.
He has really been struggling with his confidence and education around other dogs. This shows itself in 'reactivity', barking, growling and lunging, in short not feeling like he can cope.
With the right communication and connections from his lovely mum and those of us helping him, he is starting to feel the pressure lifting from his little shoulders.
Today I introduced Theo to Niss, we broke down his nervousness by giving him loads of information about her, we supported him in being able to come forward and engage with her in a way that took all the pressure off him. Then we all went for a walk to explore together.
The icing on the cake... A Lab wondering around the woods, Theo gave no reaction at all, he was far more interested in staying connected with his mum than taking on the world. No treats, no toys, no distractions, just connection, trust and bond.
So proud of this little dude and all the hard work that his wonderful family are putting into him.
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Our GSD run is still going strong! Today we were joined by another beautiful Shepherd, Jordan. Jordan is a year old but has the mental development of a 6month old.
He has never been able to be around other dogs without reacting. This reaction comes from his inability to regulate himself and his lack of education during his earlier life.
We worked on introducing techniques to help him calm and keep him listening. We then choose Nissy specifically, and introduced her to him to help him see that dog company doesn't have to be stressful for him.
Jordan came on leaps and bounds in the few hours we spent together, I wish I had taken some before videos as the difference was quite remarkable.
Well done Jordan, you're a star and we can't wait to see you again.
Some more of your wonderful pups! Day care at Club K9 isn't about going crazy over toys or chasing balls. It's about letting dogs be dogs, a full pack blissfully enjoying an afternoon nap and feeling happy and content in their own fur is what we aim for. Healthy, happy, balanced dogs!
The wonderful Nina making great progress with her socialisation, even allowing Charlie to sniff her as she was in the trust position with her owner.
Tiny Huxley also came in for a day care assessment and fell in love with Bonnie.
Rehabilitation can take a long time the same as it does for humans. But if we remain balanced, understanding and resolve to guide, teach and encourage we can build amazing changes together.
Team Tuesday 💖🐾
Wow... what a stunning day. It’s reached 19 degrees with beautiful sunshine ☀️
We ventured up to the top paddock this afternoon to let everyone explore and have a play in a different area. Mental stimulation is a crucial factor in helping your dog to be happy and balanced. Have a great day everyone!
One stick? No problem!
“What’s mine is yours and what’s yours is mine”. 💖
A beautiful demonstration of friendship shown by our stars of the day Rusty and Bella.
Life is better with friends!
Happy Wednesday everyone. 😊
Yesterday's pups enjoying a spell in the sand school just before the rain, and Nina continuing to make amazing progress.
A month ago she couldn't see another dog without going in to full Tasmanian devil mode, today she was happy to walk with Nels and Manu, in the pouring rain. For the first time she engaged in sniffing both boys on the move and was able to keep her chemical build under control which she finds extremely hard especially around movement. So proud of her and her wonderful people.