Freya is a lovely dog, though she can become quite stressed. Even small thingsโlike her owner walking down the stairs, passing through a gate, or preparing for a walkโcan make her spin in circles frantically. She also tends to bite at feet when frustrated and often grabs onto her lead.
Freyaโs 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 todayโs 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 happyโjust like a regular, relaxed dog.
Freya has a way to go, especially with reducing her spinning behaviour, but sheโs showing great progress, and her owners have been incredibly dedicated. Massive well done to Freya and her amazing owners!
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