Mosh
Well-Known Member
Some of you may remember that in January 2013 my family adopted a dog from the dogs trust. All we they said was that he came from Ireland, hated his neck being touched but he loves people and dogs. That wasn't strictly true!
Bruno was a scared 6-Month ish old puppy. He was scared of people, dogs and many other things. Unfortunately he was nervous aggressive. He nipped at people and really went for a few and the same with dogs. Major freak out. He went for me, my dad, cats, dogs, skateboards. It was horrendous. I contemplated putting him Down as I loved him so much but he was un bearable to live with.
Fast forward two years and boot camp with tonnes of advice from here and we've turned a corner. He now likes most people (still wary) but greets them but still doesn't like kids (that's okay, he might never like them but we don't put him in that situation where it could be an issue) and he tolerates having his neck touched, collar on and off. He now knows a few commands and is generally a 100% better although he forgets his name when chasing a rabbit
oh and he loves balls so that is our distraction technique. Slightly obsessed!
The most amazing thing is that Bruno has friends. All female and older but hey! We currently have a friends dog staying with us and he's sharing his bed with her and his food ball! This is the little jack Russel pup who was walked at midnight as he was bloody horrible!
I couldn't be prouder of my little pup, might not seem a lot but I could cry at how much he's changed. There are 2 dogs sat on the sofa, sleeping. I never thought this would happen!
Just had to share
Bruno was a scared 6-Month ish old puppy. He was scared of people, dogs and many other things. Unfortunately he was nervous aggressive. He nipped at people and really went for a few and the same with dogs. Major freak out. He went for me, my dad, cats, dogs, skateboards. It was horrendous. I contemplated putting him Down as I loved him so much but he was un bearable to live with.
Fast forward two years and boot camp with tonnes of advice from here and we've turned a corner. He now likes most people (still wary) but greets them but still doesn't like kids (that's okay, he might never like them but we don't put him in that situation where it could be an issue) and he tolerates having his neck touched, collar on and off. He now knows a few commands and is generally a 100% better although he forgets his name when chasing a rabbit
oh and he loves balls so that is our distraction technique. Slightly obsessed!The most amazing thing is that Bruno has friends. All female and older but hey! We currently have a friends dog staying with us and he's sharing his bed with her and his food ball! This is the little jack Russel pup who was walked at midnight as he was bloody horrible!
I couldn't be prouder of my little pup, might not seem a lot but I could cry at how much he's changed. There are 2 dogs sat on the sofa, sleeping. I never thought this would happen!
Just had to share
