I look forward to working with Sherry, who is no stranger to Korean dogs or rescued dogs, to help her integrate her new Korean rescue, Kiri! I originally met Sherry when she contacted me because another of her Korean adoptees suffered from anxiety, and then she adopted one of my mexi-rescues!
Integrating rescued dogs into a home in a foreign country, and into life as a companion animal, requires flexibility and adaptability. Dogs over the age of six months have different needs (although are not more challenging) than puppies. Much of the advice offered online and even through reputable orgs. is great for puppies but can be ineffective with adolescent and adult dogs. We need to harness their cognitive skills (which they are already using) and although canine enrichment activities can do this, it is often not enough. We need to respect autonomy while establishing a bond and form of communication to provide calm, clear pro-active direction using intrinsic rewards.
Whoosh!! How do we do this?
We use an integration program adhering to the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Easy, logical, and proven effective.
There is much talk about the inherent challenges in, and perceived inability to, provide street dogs with what they need to thrive and enjoy life as a companion pet. Perhaps it is not the dogs that are challenging, but rather the limitations in our approaches and strategies.
There is no “one right way”, making it imperative to research and explore approaches and methods that equip humans with the tools to make “animal welfare” truly about people and animals connecting on a deeper level.
To learn more about the benefits of Canine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, visit my website, or check out my podcast.
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