Harbie's 2 Year Gotcha Anniversary!
Can you believe it's exactly 2 years since we collected Bosnian Harbie from the kennels near Hatfield to begin his life with us?!
We have had Harbie as part of our family since Friday the 13th May 2022. There have been many times I have wondered if we can cope with this scoundrel, but it looks like he's going nowhere!!
We have had ups and downs with his reactivity to dogs, but I do think we have made improvements since we first had him. Back then he would have barked at all dogs we saw out and the barking and lunging would go on for up to 5 minutes for me - he's a heavy, strong dog. But with lots of positive training and a bag constantly filled with dog treats, he is able to see most dogs across the street and not react as long as we keep him moving and talk to him in an encouraging way. He initially barked at mopeds and scooters on the street but that rarely happens now. We aren't where we want to be - with a dog that can go on the train or in a cafe or play in a park - but I believe he is a happy dog and he has lots of human friends.
Harbie's 2 Year Gotcha Anniversary!
Can you believe it's exactly 2 years since we collected Bosnian Harbie from the kennels near Hatfield to begin his life with us?!
We have had Harbie as part of our family since Friday the 13th May 2022. There have been many times I have wondered if we can cope with this scoundrel, but it looks like he's going nowhere!!
We have had ups and downs with his reactivity to dogs, but I do think we have made improvements since we first had him. Back then he would have barked at all dogs we saw out and the barking and lunging would go on for up to 5 minutes for me - he's a heavy, strong dog. But with lots of positive training and a bag constantly filled with dog treats, he is able to see most dogs across the street and not react as long as we keep him moving and talk to him in an encouraging way. He initially barked at mopeds and scooters on the street but that rarely happens now. We aren't where we want to be - with a dog that can go on the train or in a cafe or play in a park - but I believe he is a happy dog and he has lots of human friends.