HELP!! How do I contact DR? They aren't responding to emails...

[Amanda Yearley]

I met a dear woman while I was on a walk and she had a GORGEOUS goldendoodle named Chloe. Chloe gets possessive and quite aggressive at times. This woman works all day and Chloe stays in the crate. She's sent Chloe to many different training and obedience classes, tried the whole staring them down thing and nothing has worked.

Chloe is now in the kennel because Chloe attacked the owner's other dog and took out an eye.....

She doesn't want to put Chloe down. She thinks Chloe just needs some more time to grow up a little (I think she's 2) and a farm to run around on and a male dominant figure around. Chloe was seriously one of the cutest doodles I've seen. Just precious.

Does anyone have any advice or pointers or anything to help out?

Thank you so much!

 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

She can contact the DRC at [e-mail]

What area is she in?

This dog doesn't need a farm, she doesn't need a dominant male figure, and she doesn't need staring down. She needs someone who is committed to working with her day in and day out, someone who spends time with her and develops a bond and a relationship with her, someone who is willing to stick with a program for the long haul. All day in a crate is not appropriate for any dog, and at 2 years old, she should be able to have the run of the house without a problem. I don't know what kind of training or obedience classes she's attended, but the work has to continue day in and day out, not just in class and not just for a period of weeks.

Amanda, can you send me the woman's name and number?

 

 

 

[Amanda Yearley]

Hello! I just added you as a friend so I can PM you her number... This is all info I received during a 20 minute convo at 10pm at night when I was heading into emerge.

 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Amanda, I also just checked the email, and there is nothing there about Chloe, so I don't know whose email she's using, but it isn't the right one. Everyone who has emailed regarding a dog who needs rehoming has received a response.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

My daughter rescued a lab who had been crated for his almost two years of life. He had pretty much only been let out to go potty - not even allowed much time in the yard.  He had lots of muscle weakness and was very untrained and high energy.  It didn't matter that he was adult aged, his behavior was like a wild puppy.  He is 3 1/2 now and a wonderful dog.  She worked with him just like he was a small puppy and took him on short walks to build up his muscles.  He swims, runs alongside her bike, is very social with dogs and people.  He is so bonded to her that he is protective of her at the door and misses her terribly when she has to leave him.  He is un-cratable because of his early treatment.  My daughter is not a strong alpha male, not a stare you down gal and her apartment is a studio. He does have a nice sized yard to play in when he is outside. What Chloe needs is a person to love and pay attention to her and work with her and not leave her unattended all of the time.  The DRC can help.  I have seen both an e-mail address and a phone number she could call.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

And if SHE really wants to keep Chloe, she should look into sending her to doggy training where she stays and then learns the follow up.  The training method we used is  often used for dogs who are adult rescues with serious issues.  My dogs don't fit into that category at all but some of the other dogs in our class certainly did. It is not a stare down your dog or a treat method.  It is hugely praise and repetition.  You show the dog over 150 times exactly what you want (you do not shortcut because they seem to 'get it') and then you expect them to do it.  The method is Kohler  or KMODT.  She can google it and perhaps find a trainer in her area.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

What do you mean when you say that Chloe is now in the kennel?  Is she boarding her?  I agree with Karen...this dog does not need "more time" or a "male dominant figure (that one made me chuckle), or a farm (WTD?)...she needs a leader who will love her and teach her about expectations and how to make "right choices".  Hopefully it is not too late....

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Oh and I forgot the most important thing....thank you so much for intervening on Chloe's behalf and trying to help orchestrate a second chance for this Doodle.  So many people would have just walked away from this conversation, but you are trying to make a difference.  I think that's wonderful!

[Clifford, Cloud, Jake..and Kim]

Thank you Amanda for helping Chloe.  Without you she most likely would not have been given any chance - I don't know if this woman will contact DRC but you know you've helped as much as you can.

[Amanda Yearley]

Thank you all for your help! So much appreciated. I will be sure to pass on the responses.