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And that was Boomer

2/27/2015

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I know, he's a little angel! Now tell me if you can believe that he is the hardest case I've ever dealt with.
I don't really know if it has to do with a certain difficulty of working with ones own dog, or, this is the one dog that is a major challenge, because of his regrettable history.  Most often, the history of a dog is only a guess, because most often,  the public has nothing to do with the specifics of an animal's "past life"!   A rescue, or any dog for that matter, has some sort of a history.  Fortunately, most cases don't take on anything, too dramatic!  You get a new, or "used" pup (or cat) and there is a bit of baggage!   We all come with it too!  I know, only too well!  I've been on dating sites!   Fortunately, I've been very lucky, or at least smart enough to shed the past, and embrace a new beginning, and a new person in my life.  OK, enough about me!  

As I have mentioned, Boomer is a rough case!  I know enough of his history, to know that he could have been a statistic, instead of a wonderful little scared guy!  

The biggest problem I have with him, is that, since I am an experienced behaviorist of dogs in all conditions, I have done what I know is correct for me to do to gain his respect!   I am his leader, and could stick my head in his mouth, if it would fit, (and if that thought wasn't so disgusting); and he would not bite me.  I have gained his trust, and he will pretty much do what I ask of him!  What about the rest of the people in my life?  That is where the problem lies, and even my roommate, who has dozens of years experience working with these dogs, has a certain fear of him!  That is not good, and I have a rather depressed friend (and roommate) to show for it!  She is "mom" to him, but, he hasn't gained the trust in her leadership qualities, and he plays it out for all it's worth!  For the most part, all I can do is advise her, just as if she was a client of mine.  I can figure out what makes a dog tick, but it is always up to the owner to take the advise, and hopefully empower themselves with the tools I give them.

But...like I mentioned earlier, this is that much harder, because for better or for worse, I have committed to this little guy, and must succeed with him, or I am doing him a terrible disservice!  If Boomer had his way, he would be very content to live in a cave with "daddy"!  Not really my idea of a perfect life!

I am very interest in your stories, that relate to any experiences you might have had!  I do listen to other "behaviorist", and always listen to new techniques.  The fact is, I enjoy speaking to anyone that might have some insight for me.  Lets hear your stories!  Please?  You needn't be a professional to have something important to add to the blog!  Experience is everything!  Tell us about yours!
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Yikes, I'm on my own, now!

2/24/2015

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I do look happy, don't I?  I really am, but, being a guy who started his new life in a rough manner, makes me do things that even my family can't understand!

I think my dad mentioned that when I was dropped off on the road by the bad people, I was so scared, that I didn't know what to do; except to protect myself.  Just as things got a little calmer, I went and got hit by a car, and my leg felt like somebody had twisted it right off!  I was so sore, and so bummed out, and most of all...so lonely!  

But, like dad says, "that was the past, and to dwell in the past, is not a healthy way to live"!  So, what is a "dwell", anyways?  Alright, I get the idea.  

So, I meet my new Daddy at the doctors office, and he has the people there, call the good lady from the shelter!  All of a sudden they grab me, stick me with a real sharp tool, and "bam", I'm out of pain, and sleeping!  The next day, I wake up with less pain, and also, less legs!  I go to sleep with 4 legs, and awaken to 3!   Pretty lousy trick!  Even for Penn and Teller, the silly magic guys!  I was kind of sleepy still, but remember my new friend was there with another person that looked friendly too! Maybe, just maybe, things were going to get better!

But my leg was gone, and that concerned me a little!  I think I didn't sleep for a while , cause I was afraid that I would wake up with another leg missing!  If my math is correct, it wouldn't be long before I had no legs at all!  We dogs don't understand these things too well, and I was hoping that my new friends would explain things to me!  And just maybe, they would take me home with them.  

That is if they came back...!

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Boomer: A Rescue Success Story

2/14/2015

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PictureHi, I'm Boomer!
I'm going to start this story about me from my very own perspective!  Just like my buddy told you I'm a little new at this, so, be patient! Grrr... grrrrrrowrr... sorry, I don't know if my dad told you, but I have some serious anger issues!  It's not so much anger, as it is scared... or, yeah, lets call it "anxiety issues"! At least that's what dad calls it. And for some reasons that I will discuss... he is my most trusted human, to this point! I think that it seems to me that he doesn't get nuts, when I get looney! Sometimes when I am scared, which is quite often, I do silly things! I might even growl at people I love, (like my mom) which I know is wrong, but I am learning to calm down with others, when he is not around. When he's not around, "to save my life"!

Dad was the one that told the animal doctor that I would be good, so my life would be saved! Animals Benefit Club called my dad, to try to decide what to do with me, 'the new rescue'. I had growled and tried to bite everyone that came near me after I spent time by myself after being dumped on the street, and hit by a car! Well, of course I was scared, and I wanted everyone else to be scared, too! I was afraid that they would hurt me, like other people had before!

They brought me into a little room, where a man was just sitting there smiling at me. He had kinda long hair like mine, so I thought that was pretty cool. As it turned out, not only did he not seem at all scared of me, but he made me feel relaxed as well! I didn't have a clue what relaxed even was. Until then! Wow, it was great. And when I thought things could not get better, he gave me some pieces of hot dogs! I knew about hot dogs, because I had eaten some out of a garbage can, recently, when I was very hungry! 

"So this sealed the deal!"

(Boomer was operated on, by Dr Pullin, who I believe might be the very best orthopedic Veterinarian in, at least the Southwest.  After attempting to fix the crushed femur, Dr. Pullin realized that Boomer's leg would never heal properly, and rehab would probably be for naught!  He removed the leg, and boomer was walking the next day.  He was running, five days later!) 

Pretty good decision!!!!

Hi Michelle!   "Dad, is that polite enough"?  He makes me do everything just right.  I don't even have much time to be a dog.  Your question had to do with my family and fun!  And my answer to you would be a "double yes"!   "I do like Dad and Mom, and I do like fun"!  

Alright, I just took grief from Dad for my short answers, so I'll try one more time, before he takes this writing "gig" away from me.  I'm pretty happy most of the time, but seem to be confused a lot, and get mixed messages, all the time!  In other words, I get confused with how I should act, all the time!  Dad knows me pretty well, and I listen to him more than anyone, because he tells me what to do, and doesn't take much "poop" from me!  I guess they call it respect!  I know I love my Mom, as well, but I don't think she knows how to treat me, sometimes, and when I don't feel very secure with her, a low strange voice comes out of my inner brain, or stomach.  Sometimes it sounds like it's coming from an Alien!  It even scares me!  Unfortunately it scares my Mom, and I don't like her to act scared.  But, how can I follow her, if I don't feel she can handle me, or my inside little demon?  You know; the one that sounds like, pea soup will be flying out of my mouth at any time!  So that's what I know about that, right now! 

I'm scared a lot!

I used to have two sisters, but just when I thought they were going to work out as friends, Daddy says, they got very old and went to an even better place to live!  How did they know that?  Maybe I scared them!  I hope not.  If you want to write me again, that would be ok!  You sound like a nice person, and probably have a lot of dogs, so you know how to speak to me.  Do You?  I got to go, cause Boomer has to help Daddy get healthy, by wanting to walk with him, 200 to 500 miles a day!  Oops!  Dad said it's only 2 to 4 miles, actually!  He said I was embellishing, and using "poetic license"; what ever that means.  I probably have to get another shot for the "poetic license"!   Hope not! 

So, Michelle, please keep writing me, and have your friends and family write me too!  You seem nice, and I like to get mail!
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    Allan with Boomer

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    I'm Allan, and have been in the Pet Care, Sitting/Training business, for the last 13 years. Cats, Dogs, Lizards, etc., you name it, I love, and care about them all! The last 9 of those years I have owned my own business, which has also given me a chance to exhibit my skills as a behavioral trainer as well.  My passion is unmistakeable!

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    Boomer
    Boomer, or Wacky Boomer, or "Why Does He Still Growl At Me" Boomer.

    I think it's best that our guest columnist be allowed to tell his own story!  Maybe as Boomers' owner, I myself would like to hear about his life, from his own perspective! 


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