He wrote the Well-Adjusted Dog. I learned even more about canine and feline behavior modification and pharmacology, and look forward to putting my new knowledge in to practice.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Dr. Dodman...Again
I just got back from a wonderful weekend in Boulder, where I attended a 2-day lecture by Dr. Nicholas Dodman. I have written about him before- he is my idol!
He wrote the Well-Adjusted Dog. I learned even more about canine and feline behavior modification and pharmacology, and look forward to putting my new knowledge in to practice.
Here is a photo from yesterday...
He wrote the Well-Adjusted Dog. I learned even more about canine and feline behavior modification and pharmacology, and look forward to putting my new knowledge in to practice.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Scout's Rescue Story
Earlier this week, I received this emailed Success Story from a client about her dog Scout.
At the end she says "we learned that rescuing doesnt end when you sign the adoption papers. It is a process". That is so true! Those of us who have rescued and adopted Secondhand Dogs know this all too well. It can be a challenge but SO rewarding!
My husband and I adopted Scout from the LifeLine Puppy Rescue in Brighton when she was six months old. The only information we had received about her was that she was a cattle dog mix and had come from a ranch in Las Vegas, NM. It was love at first sight, even though we were both concerned with her overly fearful and docile nature. At the time we figured it was something she would outgrow. As Scout got older her fearfulness morphed into aggressiveness. She began snapping at our friends and showing her teeth to people who tried to pet her. Though she had made great strides in other areas in terms of building her confidence, her fear of strangers, especially men, was increasing and making us more nervous about keeping her. It was our Vet who recommended Wag and Train for Scout after she had an extremely difficult visit with her over an ear infection. Kari worked with Scout and within a week she was turning around. We followed Kari's instructions to the letter and Scout has not snapped or snarled at anyone since. It almost sounds too good to be true but the work Scout has done has made her a less fearful and a more confident dog. We have both fallen more deeply in love with her as we have watched her progress and grow. We are so happy to see her so happy. We have learned that rescuing doesn't end when you sign the adoption papers. It is a process and such a rewarding one. Thanks to Kari at Wag & Train for saving our dear Scout!
Sincerely,
Pam and Mike
At the end she says "we learned that rescuing doesnt end when you sign the adoption papers. It is a process". That is so true! Those of us who have rescued and adopted Secondhand Dogs know this all too well. It can be a challenge but SO rewarding!
Sincerely,
Pam and Mike
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