Meet some of the dogs who have proven tricky for their owners to train
or who have had a difficult journey...
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It has been a real pleasure to be part of their story

MUFFIN

Border Collie, Male, Entire, 18mths:
​Separation Anxiety; Constant barking; Window guarding; Restlessness; Pulling on lead; Unable to play or to settle

SULLY

Saluki, Male, Neutered, 4yrs:
​Fear of other dogs following an attack; Rescued on the street whilst badly injured (now rehomed); High anxiety around other dogs; Generalised anxiety; Reactivity within close proximity of other dogs; Inability or inclination to play/ interact with other dogs

BELLA

English Springer Spaniel, Female, Spayed, 4yrs:
​Separation anxiety following death of two family dogs, a house move & new puppy addition; Howling/ Barking; Little interest in other dogs; Pulls on lead

FRANK

English Bulldog, Male, Neutered, 2yrs:

Beaten by owner - rehomed with another dog, but would attack this dog frequently. Noise reactivity; Aggression; Fear of men; Generalised anxiety

BARNEY

English Springer Spaniel, Male, Neutered, 3yrs:
​Pulling on lead; Disobedience; Reluctance to interact with dog due to lack of socialisation

BREEZE

Working German Shepherd, Female, Unspayed, 11mths:
Out of control in the house; Reactivity to , men, dogs, livestock & sudden noises; Lunging at cars; Pulling on lead; Herding behaviours towards children and other dogs; No recall; Disobedience to basic commands; Aggression; Destructive; Possessive of balls

COLBY & ALIMA

​Boxers, Male & Female, Intact, 3mths:
'Disobedience'; Frantic/ restless; Pulling on lead;
​No recall

DOBBY

​Cockerpoo, Male, Entire, 5mths:
Basic Training; Separation anxiety; Unable to settle

Desensitisation to doorbells/ knocking/ visitors/ exciting events, etc.

BRUNO

English Bulldog, Male, Neutered, 3yrs:
Socialisation; General obedience; Pulling on lead

MAX

Border Collie, Rescued, Male, Neutered, 3yrs:
Shut in kitchen for years; never walked in previous home; Reactive on lead to anything other than large vehicles/ cars; Territorial; Suspicious of all people; Noise reactivity; Unpredictable moods; Generalised anxiety; Very poor socialisation

HETTY

Cocker Spaniel, Female, Unspayed, 2yrs:
Reactive when outside the home; Aggression; Poor recall; Reactive to doorbell; Attacking post; Generalised anxiety; Dog-dog socialisation; Confidence building

REGGIE

Staffordshire Terrier x Labrador, Male, Neutered, 4yrs:
Suffered a bad attack by another dog and its owner; Very fearful of strangers and other dogs; Ball obsession + guarding; Pulling on lead

RED

Border Collie, Rescued, Male, Neutered, 18mths (Short-term foster):
Several failed adoptions due to reported random episodes of aggression - people and other dogs

LOUIE

Labrador, Male, Entire, 4yrs:
No Recall; Pulls on lead; Unable to settle; Generalised anxiety; Socialisation skills are poor

WALTER

Crossbreed, Rescued, Male, Neutered, 1-2 Yrs:
​Generalised anxiety; Confidence building; Chewing/ Biting; Pulling on lead; Territorial barking; Unequal respect for new owners

ROXY

Saluki x Lurcher, Rescue, Female, Spayed, 2yrs:
High reactivity on lead; Car chasing; Territorial barking; Poor recall; Aloof with people

PETE

Cockerpoo, Male, Neutered, 3yrs:
Reacting to family members; Reactivity if owner pets other dogs; Aggression; Little socialisation; Reacting on lead; Basic obedience; Pulling on lead

BELLA

Sprocker Spaniel, Rescued, Female, Spayed, 2Yrs:
Tethered to a post for the first 10 months of her life - rescued but unable to settle with female owner; Urinating/ fleeing when given a command i.e. sit; No recall; Unable to play; Poor socialisation; Pulling on lead; General obedience

I rehomed Bella myself, just after her 1st birthday. 
Bracken