04/27/2026
Meet Dolcé. 🐾
Dolcé came to us at 5 years old, newly adopted by our Admin Assistant Mila, after spending his early life on a farm — far from the sights, sounds, and stimulation of city living. When he moved in with Mila, that unfamiliarity showed up as reactivity toward other dogs and people.
Reactivity is one of the most common challenges dog owners face, and it can feel so isolating! Reactive doesn't automatically mean aggressive. It's often rooted in fear, overstimulation, or simply never having learned how to process a busy world.
Here's what Dolcé's journey has looked like over 5 sessions:
✔️ Learning to read and respond to other dogs' body language
✔️ Building confidence in new environments
✔️ Practicing calm greetings with people and dogs
✔️ Finding his footing — literally and figuratively
Is he "finished"? Nope. Leash reactivity is still a work in progress, and that's okay. Progress isn't always linear.
If you have a reactive dog who struggles with socialization, know that it's never too late to start. Age, history, and past experiences don't disqualify a dog from learning — they just shape how we approach the work together. Follow the 🔗 in our bio to learn more about our School for Dogs where your dog can work on these skills with us.
We're so proud of you, Dolcé. 🤎
And P.S. shout-out to all of the helper dogs at school, like Poppy, who do the heavy lifting to teach positive dog-dog social skills. You are so loved, and we couldn't do the work we do without them!
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