07/18/2025
Cocoa has been loving sharing her toys with her baby sister. 🐶👶 She can't wait till she'll be able to throw the toys. Sugar was supervising and giving out kisses till she fell asleep. 😅
It took a lot of training/desensitization to get to this point of trust. I did a lot of messing with their ears, paws, face, tail, and dressing them up or putting clothes/towels on them. Mostly because I wanted them to be confident in different situations, but also because I didn't want to have to constantly worry about them when they were around babies/kids, especially for when I had my own. Of course I watch them when they are around kids/children, and I don't leave them alone with my daughter. (Also, it is important to mention that boundaries for both kids and dogs are SO important!). At the end of the day, dogs are animals and can be unpredictable no matter their age, breed, or how much training they have had. However, you can help prepare your dog for certain situations. For instance most dogs need their nails done so you can mess with their paws or hold their paws to help prepare them for it. I could continue on as there are so many different instances desensitization can help with, but I'll stop here for now.
✨️ If you need help with training or desensitizing your pup, contact me at 205-650-2873! I would be happy to talk with you. 😊
