08/06/2026
Freddy recently completed our 8-week Aggression Board & Train Program
When Freddy was adopted from a shelter, his new family took a chance on a dog that most people would have walked away from. He came with a history of multiple bites involving different people, and once he settled into his new home, they quickly realized just how severe his behavioural struggles were
Walking Freddy simply wasn't possible. If he saw another dog he became frustrated by leash pressure, he would redirect onto his handlers, attempting to bite them. He chewed through multiple leashes trying to get to what he wanted, and the same redirection would happen inside the home in various scenarios. Outside of the house, he had absolutely no engagement - his name, food, toys, praise... nothing mattered. His world was simply too overwhelming
Freddy's rehabilitation had to begin slowly and safely. We started with a two-leash system to ensure everyone remained safe while he worked through his frustration. In the beginning, he focused on biting the leashes instead of the handlers. Little by little, Freddy began to learn that he didn't have to meet frustration with aggression
As his emotional regulation improved, we were able to build engagement, trust, communication, and the obedience skills that would ultimately change his life
Freddy was never a "bad dog." He was a dog who needed understanding, structure, and someone willing to show him a different way
Watching Freddy transform has been incredibly rewarding. Seeing him learn to think instead of react, to look to his handlers for guidance instead of making impulsive decisions, and to finally be able to enjoy the world around him has been nothing short of amazing
His owners never gave up on him, even when things felt impossible. They saw the dog underneath the behaviour and chose to fight for him. That decision gave Freddie the opportunity to become the dog he was always capable of being
We can't wait to watch you continue to grow, build confidence, and finally enjoy the happy, fulfilling life every dog deserves!
