11/08/2026
Weāve had a couple of lovely success stories recently, so we thought weād combine them into one update!
Stanley
Iāve been working with Stanley since the beginning of July, and he has made such amazing progress.
Stanley has Addisonās disease, which means he needs a little extra patience and understanding, particularly during stressful situations. Building trust and helping him feel comfortable has therefore been an important part of our sessions.
Iām so pleased with how far he has come. Stanley is now comfortable enough to allow me to stroke him, which is a huge milestone and a lovely reflection of the trust we are building together!
Shaya
Shaya is a rescue who can be very nervous and cautious around people. When we first started spending time together, our sessions were simply about being around each other and allowing her to become comfortable in my presence, with no pressure or expectations.
During our last session before the sitting Iām currently doing with her, I introduced play as another way for us to interact. I let Shaya know that it was something we could do together if and when she wanted to.
Fast forward to now, and weāre playing every evening! Of course, itās always on Shayaās terms and initiated by her, which makes it even more special.
She has also started choosing to sit on the sofa next to me, whereas previously she would prefer to stay close to her crate. Seeing her become more confident, comfortable and willing to engage has been such a lovely progression.
Both Stanley and Shaya are great examples of why patience, trust and allowing animals to move at their own pace is so important.