10/13/2024
This dog is the perfect example of why we do what we do:
A customer brought this poor boy in to us after finding him as a stray a few days prior.
Upon opening the kennel which he was brought in, he immediately started snapping at us to leave him alone. He didn't even want to be touched. So, we carefully lassoed a slip lead around his neck to pull him out, and he was so anxious he relieved himself on the floor and then proceeded to eat through our leash. We then had to acquire a new leash that he couldn't chew through and started all over again.
He then rolled over in fear/submission and wouldn't even move at all. So, very gently we started touching him in different places to see how he'd react. Doing that, we came to the realization that he probably had never even had a collar or leash on and that was what he was reacting to most, since he was only a little flinchy and seemed sort of okay with our touch.
We then decided to see how he'd react to the clipper noises and vibrations on him, since we had no idea what his past experiences with grooming had been. Sometimes dogs, especially in this kind of condition, will react right away by snapping or biting at us or our tools. But, he actually didn't seem to be too bothered by that either, thankfully, no more than he was by our hands.
So, we slowly and carefully started chipping away at all of his horrible matts... while just kneeling and/or sitting on the floor with him the whole time, where he was most comfortable at, and trying not to do anything that would set him off.
Two very patient groomers and two very intense hours later, we finally completed the process, with him even getting a bath! And by the end of it all, he was giving us all the cuddles he could and was just laying around in our lap.
PS. Finders are likely unable to keep, so this sweet boy is going to be in need of a new home where he will get all of the love, attention, and grooming he should. If you or anyone you know may be interested, please contact us! We want to help him find the family that he deserves to have!
