Charlie is one of the most difficult separation anxiety cases I have had for a while.
His level of anxiety means he needs the assistance of medication to be able to learn. Finding the right medication for an individual can take time
His VB seems to have cracked the code “so to speak” and for the first time he looks truly comfortable when doing his training…..
He has actually done a higher time, but he is so much more comfortable now that I consider this to be his PB to date. In SA training it’s not only about the time it’s about the comfort level.
He was snoozing in his recent reassessment something he has never been able to do before.
Excited to see where this leads us now and to be able to help Matt finally be able to get his life back on track and head out and have a social life!
Patience is paying off!
I really feel it’s onwards and upwards from here for this gorgeous boy and his devoted dad Matt who has put in so much work.
Enrichment that doesn’t involve treats, is something I have been working on for awhile now, and I’ve come up with “The Sensational Sniff Board”
I have been testing it out on individual dogs, Doggy Daycare dogs @myvetdoggydaycare and in Puppy School classes for restless puppies as well.
Great for rainy days, a good circuit breaker for zoomies or unsettled behaviour and helpful in building optimism for anxious dogs.
Providing your dog with enrichment is so important but it’s so often includes food. These boards are perfect if your dog is on a diet or has an upset or sensitive tummy or just loves a good sniff!
If you think your dog might be interested, let me know in the comments. If I get enough interest, I will make some up to sell and share prices, postage etc.
Note - if you live anywhere near snakes we wouldn’t include that scent on your doggies board!
It’s a year today since we lost our beautiful Meeko…
Mia has struggled terribly without you this past year Moo. You were her soulmate and her confidence. I miss seeing you run up the hallway with her - bouncing off each other. I even miss your disagreements… I miss her stealing your food and you looking at me as if to say where did it go, as she got chubbier and chubbier!
However just of late she is finding her feet and starting to play again. I only wish you were there to play with her and snuggle with her like you used to….
I miss your snuggles too Meeko. I hope you’re having fun somewhere over the rainbow bridge with Charli. Love you always Mum xx❤️xx
If you have a puppy that needs some training I have two programs starting soon and can get you started as early as this weekend!
If you would like to find out more about my Puppy School programs please visit www.workingwithwoofers.com and head to the puppy school page where you will find all the things that are covered in the program the cost and the program schedules. You can send through an expression of interest there or comment here and I will DM you.
Looking forward to helping you with your puppies training!
I can’t believe it’s four years since we lost you Charli. I felt so in sync with you. We knew what each other was thinking even before things happened or anything was said. My world fell apart when you left. I’ve slowly pieced it back together like a jigsaw puzzle but there are still pieces that are missing and always will be. Until we meet again my beautiful boy. You will always be in both my and Evan’s hearts xx❤️xx