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It’s amazing how exercise can build the confidence of dogs who were abused, abandoned and rescued. This picture is Dobby, I introduced him to herding commands as soon as he was legally mine.

He was fearful reactive and still is scared of men. Sometimes when a dog has genetic fear their anxiety is in their bones, muscles and nervous & vagus systems.

Fearful dogs are usually approached by providing treats from the scary stimulus to prevent any bites. When I provide food as a promise of good things to come. I want to be associated with something positive.

It’s key never to look them in the eyes right away. A fearful dog must come to me and no forces should ever be used. i go at the pace of the precious doggo. No touch, no talk, no eye contact is my first way of greeting a fearful dog. Soon they experience my loving care, coaching compassion and my smile that will make their days brighter..

It does take longer to bring a dog out of extreme fear, reactivity, aggression and sometimes grief.

At the start, I will meet with you for a free 30 min consultation to see if we are a match. If your dog and I are a match, I will write up an assessment for free. The assessment will have an estimate on price, duration and session description customized to your own dog. No session is ever the same because these are private coaching empowerment sessions.

There is no rush, no pressure, no bother, it’s all dependant on your dogs healing. Much like an onion, we have to peel the layers back carefully.

I am Dobby’s 5th rehome and it has taken years to learn the intricacies of handling a fearful reactive dog. It’s all about rewiring their brain to let go of the trauma and absorb the love, obedience and fun.

Cognitive Behaviourial Therapy – Based Canine Entrichment is about encouraging the growth of new brain cells by stimulating the 5 senses. This method is called Neurogenesis.

Trauma causes our cells to dim and die, same with our internal light. But when we do sessions; they are smelling the world and feeling the love and safety through coaching basic obedience, foundational circles, adaptive herding techniques and overall empathic connection that targets the genetics. All 5 senses being stimulated at the same time is the best case scenerio.

Adaptive Herding Techniques by-passes the fear by rebuilding their purpose in life. Your domesticated herding dog just needs balance between their world and ours. Which is what most humans seek in our lifetimes..

I’m rewriting their story and setting them up for success. I protect them with my heart and soul and give them another reason to trust again.

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