Consultation Files: I'm Covered In Bruises Because My "Rescue" Dog Thinks I'm The Prey
Off Leash And Unfiltered: The Truth In Dog TrainingShow Notes
Send us Fan Mail If you adopt a dog from a shelter you don't know for sure what you are going to get. In this case the person ended up with an intense and drivey dog with clear hunting instincts. These were getting in the way of them ever having positive interactions and affecting their ability to bond and live life. The human is covered in bruises and is at a loss as to what to do. She can't kennel the dog because it is too vocal. She doesn't dare to sleep because if she moves it could trigg...
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