Success Story
Rescue Dog

Vinny

Breed : Shepperd Mix
Sex: Male
Age: 4 Years Old
Problems:
  • Barking and people aggression 
  • Dog reactivity
  • Anxiety
Interesting fact: His tail is amazing - Helicopter wagger
Vinny's Story

  • Vinny's parent wanted to offer Vinny the best
  • During Covid, noone visited and Vinny became very protective
  • Noone can enter the house and not be aggressed
Coming from a shelter, Vinny met the best rescuer he could ask for.  Being the tail end of COVID, Vinny was very comfortable being alone with his owner. Alas humans like to socialize and Vinny needed help.,   Vinny was put on medication for anxiety.
This is where we came in and helped Vinny learn that he had everything he needed in his human and that he should trust who they let into the home


Setting Vinny up for Success
First Days
During training
Year later
1
Initial Training

Our 1st Training session we explained how dogs think, what the needs of a rescue dog are and how they fit into life as a rescued dog.

 We talked about nutrition, how to speak Vinny's language and how to move around the house they way a dog would guiding Vinny on what expected.

First we taught him to leave the front door area and go and lay in his crate, with the door open. He has zero skills for helping at the door.

2
Follow Up Training

In follow up training, we did alot of practise to ensure he was comfortable with his owner answering the door. We then moved on to having people in the home for coffee without growling or making people uncomfortable.

We walked in their neighbourhood and then ventured to public parks and Flea markets. It was great to get Vinny out in public and not be worried he would lunge or snap at people dogs

3




Reactivity

Vinny joined us for Training at the Park, as he was now very calm around other dogs and provided a  model for other dogs out for training on how to calm and relaxed.
Vinny always checks in with his owner to make sure he is keeping her happy

How's Vinny doing
He is awesome
 A year out

  • Vinny is thriving - Vinny has learned to tolerate sharing his owner with other people.
  • Vinny comes to Training in the Park events to be a role model
  • Vinny's owner likes to challenge him and took to Ottawa Ultimate Frisbee Competition.
Vinny is spectular. His tails whips around like a helicopter in full spin. His owners  can now bring Vinny to family events and  is enjoyed by the extended family!

What we are working on:
  • Medication - Vinny has titrated off all his anxiety medication and is now behaving solely on the skills he has learnt

Vinny has a bright life ahead of him. Much calmer and relaxed and is a compliment to his owners life.
    Vinny being held by a Giant Rabbit
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