5-year old male rescue Dobermann
The challenges: Barking, lunging and difficulty remaining focused around other dogs and in busy environments. Very low handler engagement and over-excitability around new stimuli.
The approach: Engagement building alongside owners with identifying drive with toys and food rewards. Managing distance-thresholds and working on reducing distance, side-by-side neutral walking with dogs.
The progress: In progress handler engagement and drive building at home.