12-11-2015, 03:22 AM
That was such a great thing to read. Thank you so much for writing about how you worked with Eddie. I am sure it will help others with untrusting dogs. You were very very patient, and kept focused which is what is needed. It can't be rushed. Yet what amazing progress in just an hour and a half! Enough to turn him right around for the next day.
I've seen this sort of thing before....a dog goes into a shelter, all over the place, terrifed, fear-aggressive -the lot. Who can blame it? We would be too, if someone just came up to us in the street, or worse -into our home -grabbed us, put us in a van, drove away and stuck us in jail surrounded by noise and strangers. That's what it must seem like to those shelter dogs.
I know shelter staff are tremendously busy, but all so many dogs need is some careful one-to-one time, like you gave Eddie.
A good many dogs are put to sleep for these reasons, simply because someone didn't bother.
Nice job Eddie! Nice job Libby! I hope he will find a loving home as soon as possible.
Welcome back Libby! Thank you so much for your story.
I've seen this sort of thing before....a dog goes into a shelter, all over the place, terrifed, fear-aggressive -the lot. Who can blame it? We would be too, if someone just came up to us in the street, or worse -into our home -grabbed us, put us in a van, drove away and stuck us in jail surrounded by noise and strangers. That's what it must seem like to those shelter dogs.
I know shelter staff are tremendously busy, but all so many dogs need is some careful one-to-one time, like you gave Eddie.
A good many dogs are put to sleep for these reasons, simply because someone didn't bother.
Nice job Eddie! Nice job Libby! I hope he will find a loving home as soon as possible.
Welcome back Libby! Thank you so much for your story.
