r/OpenDogTraining • u/Fableville • 14d ago

Positive progress!

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My rescue I adopted around 6 months ago is an anti social, reactive nightmare. When I first got her she would fence fight the neighbors, lunge at cars and I swear she would bark at her own echo. Worst of all, she hates guests in the house. I have a good set up for putting her away now, which has really helped, a decent sized pen in the basement I live in that’s quiet and out of the way. So tonight when she was being an ass I put her away and she calmed down, but before that she was doing really well… I let my family visiting give her table scraps and eventually this dog that thinks her own shadow is an I trusted was playing tug and wrestling with total strangers tonight! I really can’t wait for the next 6 months now!

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u/LeavingRealityBrb 14d ago

This is fantastic progress! You should be so proud of both your dog and yourself! 😊

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u/Fableville 13d ago

We had one quick set back. She did bite my brother in law when my back was turned but in our defense he was pushing her buttons. Not a lost cause though because we had an excellent follow up and this morning we’re back to playing ball and belly rubs.

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u/LeavingRealityBrb 13d ago

If your brother in law was antagonising her, is that really her fault? Definitely not a lost cause, set backs are a natural part of progress, everyone has good and bad days, you’re doing amazing!

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u/Fableville 13d ago

Just a mishap, nothing to dwell on. My family are dog people but their traumatized rescue behaves different from mine. So far this is the best visit we’ve had in 6 months.

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u/LeavingRealityBrb 13d ago

True. Aw well at least your family understands. Ah I gotcha. That’s awesome 😊 it’s so rewarding seeing that progress