Behaviour
There are people who want to surrender their dogs because of their behaviour. Know that their behaviour is not the dog's fault. People have failed them. People will get their dogs from backyard breeders or puppymills both of whom breed for profit. These dogs are fed poor diets and live in a questionable environment where they have no socialization or any handling. Toxins compromise their immune system, some have been abused and/or may be in pain. These pups/dogs now have trauma in their lives, and it becomes apparent as they begin to mature.
These dogs are then surrendered for these behaviours which include barking, reactivity, aggression, anxiety or other number of sick issues. They are moved from home-to-home, and some end up being euthanized because people don't know what to do. Know that these dogs can be saved while you build an amazing connection between you and your dog.
The Trust Technique is a wonderful way to help your dog and you. If you need further help, make sure to book a practitioner. They work via zoom if you are too far away.
Once you have gained that connection, you may want to teach your dog some more things and continue the connection. Recallers is a great on-line teaching program that will teach you how to teach your dog everything you need to know and any new dog coming in. DogsThat also holds Susan Garrett's podcasts which have a ton of information for you.
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Bo
Oct 31, 25 06:11 PM
DOB: late Sept 2023 (don’t know for sure) rescued Dec 2023 Location: Norwood Ontario Name: Bo Single dwelling home with a securely fenced yard of -
Lola
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*ADOPTION PENDING* A single family dwelling and a securely fenced yard of at least 5 feet are musts. DOB approx: Februay 12, 2021 Location: Acton, Ontario -
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Mayne Location: Acton, ON DOB: August 5, 2017 (8-years-old) Single-family home required. Minimum 5-foot securely fenced yard. Mayne the big sweetie -
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*ADOPTED* Remi (Retriever/Pyr cross) D.o.B: Sept. 30, 2023 Location: Between Owen Sound and Port Elgin (Tara, ON) Remi was given up because of health -
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*ADOPTED* DoB of Virgil: 2021 (4.5 years old) Reason for rehoming this big white fluffy: Owner has passed away and he is presently living in an apartment. -
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Gaston *ADOPTED* This beauty went right into foster and was adopted soon after. DOB appox: 2020 (6-years-old) Location: Acton, ON Beautiful Gaston -
My dog Sam - 18-years-old
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Sam was rescued from a bad situation. His microchip showed his birthday was 2 months before my 2 year old son. They grew up together and he was the best -
Pogo
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Pogo was a mix between a Great Pyrenees and a collie. Some people down south are trying to get dogs like him registered as a Great Collie. He was our gentle
