Bella's Progress

We had our doggie olympics evening on Thursday and everyone had a great time but it was particularly pleasing to see Bella, the little Coton De Tulear, playing with Otto the Rottweiler.  Nothing to write home about you may think except for the little and large scenario!  However, for Bella and her owner this is a huge step forward and marks a real step change in Bella's relationship not just with other dogs but people as well.

Bella had a very difficult start in life and spent all of her early months in quarantine which resulted in her being extremely reactive to other dogs.  Following an incident with a "trainer/behaviourist" in a large training club she then became reactive to people.  Bella and her owner came to us to see if we could help.  

We have worked hard over the last few months gradually integrating Bella into the class, little by little, and as she has grown in confidence she has ventured further and further into the general class.  Over the last few months she has gained her Bronze Kennel Club Good Citizen and then her Silver just a few weeks ago.  Bearing in mind that Silver involves examination of a dog by an individual unknown to the dog this was a big turnaround for Bella. Bella and her owner are now working towards Gold Good Citizen.

So in summary it really was an occasion to see Bella play with Otto and we are so proud of both Bella and her owner for all their hard work as it has really paid off.