Fighting Amongst the Pack

I have received quite a few inquiries of fighting amongst the pack this season.  I found a great article that agrees with my methods of training.  Please take a look, and ofcourse....call or message with question, concerns, or appointments!


http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/canine-corner/201404/aggression-between-dogs-in-the-same-household?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CanineCornerCS+%28Canine+Corner%29


Dari Ferguson
www.backinthepack.com

Home 4 the Holidays

It's November and the holidays are upon us. Today we supported VA German Shepherd Rescue at the Home for the Holidays event in Reston Town Center. There were a multitude of vendors, shelters and rescues, trainers, and boarding facilities at the outdoor festival. My white Shepherd pack (August, Kiba, and Lily) accompanied me today.

There were so many breeds represented at the event it was even the most controversial, all on their top game as ambassadors of their breed. We had the pleasure of meeting many potential adopters for August, and welcoming in new volunteers into the rescue.

These are my favorite events. A family friendly festival, jam packed with lots of hugs and kisses. Here are a few of the photos taken at the event, more can be seen on our Facebook page Adopt today!

Pup in Crisis!!

Today was a good day.

We were able to save a pup from euthanasia.

It was a stressful and tiresome road to get here, but we made it and she is safe and sound, and on the mend. This little gal's story started a month ago when her owner gave her up to a rescue. No time, too much work, the typical reasons. She has a fear of strangers and an obsession for light-chasing. (Side note: Please don't use laser lights on your animals.) Trust is huge within the canine world, you must trust your dogs and they must trust you to protect them, to provide for them, to give them rules. Unfortunately the foster she was with didn't quite work out. She needs a person with patience and time to help her overcome her OCD and socialize her with humans to overcome fear and anxiety. Her road led her back to a vet's office after she allegedly snapped at her foster. To make a long story short, the vet deemed her a dangerous dog, unfit for human contact and she was scheduled for euthanasia. I knew this girl had more love to give, so I fought to have her saved, and by the grace of God, we won! Here is a pic of the little lady on her way to our place, her new home with her newly adoptive family.