22/07/2022
Introduction to my regulars – 2 – Emma-Lou
Emma is a super intelligent French Bulldog/Beagle Mix a.k.a Frengle. Who wouldn't love that smiley face!
She has been my walking/training project. When I took over Emma’s walks it was because she was pulling too much for the previous walker, she would do what we have nicknamed the *alligator*, where she would lower herself to the floor and use every muscle and leverage to get to where she wanted to go. Since I started working with her, I have worked with her mum and dad to improve this. She now comes to the right heel when told to come, is generally very good at loose leash walking. Her response to directions is far improved, along with her recall.
From the beginning Emma showed possessive tendencies and sporadic moods with other dogs. Just to clarify, she has never bitten another dog, she barks and bullies dogs. It was sometimes bullying dogs away from a puddle that she is in, a stick she wants or sometimes just taking a random dislike to a dog. This has improved massively with the socialising training we have gone through. Walking in an established pack helped Emma understand how to communicate and listen to other dogs communications better. She can now play with dogs with balls in play (she may occasionally vocalise that she wants the ball but it’s a little woof). She has learnt to give dogs that she used to clash with space and not to aggravate social situations.
We are currently working on her confidence in public spaces, outside of Ørestad Byparken, such as the metro and railway station. Also, we are working on her leash reactivity.
She is such a loving and intelligent dog and has progressed so much and I’m excited to see how far we will get her. I’m so proud of how far she has already come.