𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘆𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗱

Freya is a lovely dog, though she can become quite stressed. Even small things—like her owner walking down the stairs, passing through a gate, or preparing for a walk—can make her spin in circles frantically. She also tends to bite at feet when frustrated and often grabs onto her lead.

Freya’s behaviour plan includes support from a vet behaviourist, who suspects hip dysplasia in both hips, which might be adding to her stress. Recently, she started a new course of anti-anxiety medication, so today’s session was focused on light training to give the medication time to kick in.

We worked on training outdoors, practising loose lead walking, and helping her relax when leaving the house. Freya did fantastically well, and by the end of the session, she was lying down by choice, calm and happy—just like a regular, relaxed dog.

Freya has a way to go, especially with reducing her spinning behaviour, but she’s showing great progress, and her owners have been incredibly dedicated. Massive well done to Freya and her amazing owners!

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