Enlightened By Dogs: Living with Cooperation, Not Obedience
Do you have a sensitive dog? A dog who is hypersensitive, nervous, or fearful around large crowds or when a fast car drives past? If you’re nodding yes, you’ll probably have a lot in common with Ulla Kjeldgaard and her Labrador, Bella.
Bella had a hard time adjusting to busy city life. She didn’t have a back garden or yard to run about in, which meant going out into the city was unavoidable for potty breaks and daily walks. However, Bella was afraid of everything and everyone. It wasn’t until Ulla changed her own mindset and started to listen to her dog’s concerns that big changes began to happen.
Today, Ulla and Bella are Brilliant Partners who tackle life together as a team. Listen to this episode of Enlightened By Dogs as Kathy and Ulla discuss some valuable lessons that come with having a hypersensitive dog in a really big city.
In This Episode:
Quotes:
“She was afraid of people, dogs, cars, anything that moved and walked - and I live in the center of the city!”
“The leash is like a communication tool”
“What I actually did was imagine a golden bubble around her and I was using the string (or leash) as the connection”
“I made a promise to her that I would never ever make her meet people that she didn't like”
“The relationship finally started to grow”
“I was just being attentive without being alert”
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