Yes Chicky is still with us. She
needs a very special home with someone
who will understand her distinct
limitations.
She is doing very
will with the few people that engage
with her every day, but it takes time to
gain her trust. She
absolutely needs a home with no other
pets. Grooming is a challenge, she
does have to be muzzled and it takes two
to get through the grooming process.
A vet groomer that can give her managed
sedation during grooming would be the
easiest route. We have worked to get a
muzzle on her for these sessions to help de-sensitize her
to the process.
Chicky has
received some pretty intense abuse in
her past. We are seeing a
lot of improvement, but she still has a
long way to go. She is looking for
a home without children or other pets.
She needs someone who has some knowledge
and experience in working with abused
and defensive dogs.
Every time we pass her we engage her
with a treat and command. She is allowing us
to pick her up, but startles very
easily. We see so much potential
there. She really wants to be a
loved and loving pet, and is working
hard to get past her fears. Chicky's placement will require multiple
visits to ensure she knows the people
she is going home with and that they can
handle her. Chicky does have a
bite history. Picking up and putting
a leash on her are the most important
tasks that need to be managed before she
goes to a new home.. A new home
must also be willing to continue training
with an in-home behavioral trainer or
have experience with defensive
abused dogs. We do have
some recommendations in our area for
trainer engagement,
 
  
  
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