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Linda Lloyd

Linda Lloyd - Boxer Rescue

        When a "problem" dog comes in to Boxer Rescue Ontario we call Dave
        Walker for help. As you can imagine, Boxers come to us for all sorts of
        reasons. Some have been neglected, some abused, some loved too much
        and as a result never properly trained or managed by their owners.

        While we are generally pretty experienced in dealing with a myriad of
        issues, when we get stymied we call Dave to help us understand and
        treat whatever issue we might be dealing with. The difference in our
        dogs tells the "tail". Dave is able to help us identify and work with
        behaviours in a way which allows us to successfully turn "problem" dogs
        into adoptable pets. Dave has helped us rehabilitate dogs demonstrating
        aggression towards other dogs and strangers which is typically the type
        of behaviour owners find most distressing and difficult to deal with.

        Case in point: "Rex" came to us from his owner at about 7 years of age.
        "Rex" was nearly impossible to handle on leash, particularly in the
        presence of other dogs or people strange to him. Given the opportunity
        he would lunge up at people while on leash which is behaviour completely
        unacceptable in polite society. We were at a loss as to how to deal with
        Rex because within his comfort zone he was a really nice dog. But who
        would want to adopt a dog who turned into the Tasmanian Devil when
        out on a walk? We called Dave and within the first hour of class Rex was
        starting to understand the rules of the road which did not include acting
        crazed when in the presence of other dogs and strangers. Rex's foster
        mom worked with him over the next couple of weeks, once she knew how
        to handle his behaviour, and within 3 weeks Rex completely turned things
        around. He became attentive to his foster mom to the point where he was
        the best in his obedience class, even among dogs with more training! Rex
        is now highly adoptable and will make some lucky family a loving pet.

        At Boxer Rescue Ontario we say "until there are none, rescue one" and
        that's what we think Dave does. He rescues dogs and their owners from
        a lifetime of bad behaviour and turns them into good canine citizens!

        Linda Lloyd
        Director of IntakeBoxer Rescue Ontario
        www.boxerrescueontario.com