𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗘 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗱𝗼𝗴!

We've had our first appointment with Hank and Pearl, the English Bulldogs. Originally, we were booked because Pearl kept attacking Hank. After suggesting getting Pearl spayed, the attack stopped.

During the session, we looked at Hank's need to possess items such as towels and kids' toys, which he wouldn't let go of, keeping them in his mouth or under his chin until he fell asleep.

It took a while to find a solution, but eventually, we cued Hank to drop the item and then rewarded him with his favourite ball. After a few reps, even when he had the towel, we could say "drop," and he would head towards the utility room where the ball was kept.

We started switching up the reward, giving him food as well as the ball, so he was dropping for food too. This ability to disengage isn't automatic with dogs and needs training.

Possession is something that dogs have bred into them, and you even see this with their ancestor, the wolf. Bulldogs often have a strong need to possess things.

Hank did extremely well, as did his owner, and with more practice, they will have no issues.

Well done Hank and his owner for taking the steps needed to help their dog.

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