Foreign rescues aren't like our home-grown dogs

Foreign rescues aren't like our home-grown dogs

❗ The culture of their homeland is very different to ours

❗ They speak 'dog' way better than our home-grown dogs do - most of ours are really rude in comparison!

❗ They're used to making their own decisions in life, free to come and go as they wish without human constraints

❗ They may have injuries that have left both emotional and physical scars

❗ They may be terrified of certain people or dogs, possibly even terrified of ALL people and dogs outside of their trusted circle

In my opinion all dogs benefit from being a co-pilot in their own learning, but for these dogs, it's crucial.

Going in all-guns-blazing telling them what to do and how to behave just isn't going to cut it. These dogs need a sensitive, dog-first approach. They need understanding. They want and need to be at partner level in the family dynamic.

Now that doesn't mean they always get their own way and get to be obnoxious. Far from it! Just like we shouldn't tolerate a human partner that's obnoxious and insists on getting their own way!

A partnership needs to be based on mutual trust and cooperation. Give and take on both sides...and that's why many standard training programmes simply don't work for foreign rescues. They often don't work for our home-grown dogs too, especially the sensitive ones.

And what about you, the caregiver? One thing I've found over the years is that the most progress comes when you support each other. When you work in small groups (6 is a really great number) and share your ups and downs in a safe space that's just for you, that's where the magic happens.

So,

🐾 My next Behaviour Rehab programme for Foreign Rescues will have a maximum of 6 participants

💚 Every dog gets to choose how and when to participate. You are an awesome team and we'll build on that.

💥 You'll get regular zoom meetings over 6 months where you get to talk about what's going on for your individual dog. You'll get support and guidance from me AND from your fellow foreign rescue caregivers.

🤩 You'll be guided through tutorials that are released weekly so that you don't get overwhelmed.

🐶 You'll get your own private facebook group where you can ask questions ANYTIME.

It starts on 5th September. Be one of the six.

https://www.calmercanines.co.uk/courses/behaviour-rehab-foreign-rescues-sept24