Rosie

MEET ROSIE

Everyone meet Rosie. This beautiful girl may look confident, and to some... she may even look a little intimidating. However, she really is sensitive, sweet, and nervous gal.

Rosie feels the need to protect her mommy. It doesn't matter if she is on a leash, in a vehicle or in the general vicinity... Rosie feels the need to keep an eye out for danger and scary "Bad guys and BAD dogs". Rosie is very typical of a lot of dogs that feels the need to protect her "pack" but is NOT comfortable doing it. Rosie has been through The Ruff Life Basic group a few years ago, and she is now getting a little bit more attention with Monique.

Session 1 of 3

(Thursday, January. 9th 2014)

Today we met up with Rosie's mommy, and went over some of the stuff that we would like to work on. Rosie usually reacts when she see's people and other dogs, when she is inside the vehicle. So this was one of the first things that we were going to work on. However, when we got Rosie into the truck and made our way through town to the dog park... she was an angel! and just watched "life" as it passed by. This was an exciting evidence to support what Monique thought right from the beginning. That Rosie wasn't truly "aggressive"... she was just self conscious, has low confidence and has been put in a position (unknowingly of course) that she is not comfortable with.

Our goal was to put Rosie into a "pack" situation with stable tempermented dogs,  that way she could feel confident and comfortable when approaching new dogs and people. This is our way of showing Rosie that situations are not as scary as they seem. Cabella, Kimber, Tikka, Yoko and Kona all took turns meeting other dogs and people before Rosie... while she got to sit back and take it all in. Eventually she was up at the front of the group... meeting new dogs and their owners... and even doing a few play bows (with a couple different male dogs.... yes we think she is a bit of a flirt <3 and we LOVE It) She is just so adorable!!!

During our session Rosie did wonderful at her obedience and even had to be coaxed out of some of her commands, because she was unsure if she was doing the right thing.  You could tell that she wants to please, but is so self conscious of what she is doing. She didn't want to "screw up". So we did tons of confidence boosting drills, which she LOVES LOVES LOVES!!! You can tell this girl is a pleaser!

Her recall needed a ton of work, as she was highly distracted by scents and what might be up a tree. But by the end of the session, she was running back with tons of excitement and a wagging tail.

We can't wait to watch this pretty ladies progress as she grows into a strong, healthy and confident pooch. Check back soon for more updates on the adventures of Rosie!!!

Below is a video of her AMAZING progress with dogs! Look how laid back she is starting to become!!! after just ONE SESSION! What a good girl!! We love you Rosie!

(A Big THANKS to Danby with Kimber & Tikka, Carmin with Cabella and Kona & Yoko for their puppy support)

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Session 2 of 3

(Thursday, January. 16th 2014)

Rosie you made us so proud today! We don't think we have ever seen you play with another dog before. YAY!

Watching Rosie come out of her shell was moving and exciting. Her meet's and greet's are MUCH better then her first session, which was only a week ago.  She even was well behaved and kept her composure when another dog growled at her! SUCH PROGRESS!!! and we are pretty excited that her recalls are getting better as well.

It was beautiful to see her show more emotion in her face today!! We are pretty sure that we even caught her smiling at least a few times today! She is just beaming!

Here is a little video that sums up her session! Enjoy!

(A Big THANKS to Heather with Bane & Luna, and Kona & Yoko for their puppy support)

Rosie from Monique Lamoureux on Vimeo.

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Session 3 of 3-GRAD DAY

(Thursday, January. 23rd 2014)

Rosie, you are an inspiration and we are so very proud of you. You have gone from a 'stand offish' girl who would react to anything passing by in the vehicle, any dog in the park, and lots of different people..... to initiating play with other dogs, running up to people, and LOVING truck rides! 

Rosie is a sensitive girl, and was reacting anytime there was any negative input (leashing being tight, scared voice from her mom, mom not breathing ;), no praise when she is uncomfortable). This can be very scary to on-lookers as she is a big girl. This is a behaviour we see everyday! and many of us human parents have no idea we are doing these things.

Rosies mommy will really have to focus on what type of input she is putting into the situation, and really focus on reading other dogs...as well as her own. Hackles means the dog is aroused .. not that it is about to attack. It can actually mean that they are happy too! The biggest thing to work on, is to continue to work on "un-zoning" this pretty girl in high stimulation environments. Getting her focus back on her mommy, and the pack that she is in...is KEY! 

Rosie had a great day, making faces at us...sticking her tongue out and playing with other dogs! 

Rosie told us a little secret today... she LOVES playing with other dogs... and she wants her mommy to remember to breathe and enjoy the experiences that will come.

Here is a little video of her session today, and a glimpse at some of the funny faces she was giving us!

(A Big THANKS to Carmin with Cabella, Heather with Bane & Luna, and Kona & Yoko for their puppy support)