As a result, he came to me fearful of all things and would bite when he got too scared - which was very often since he was afraid of everything. He is like this because the people in his past taught him that biting was his only option to protect himself, and the methods they used did not teach him to be confident and comfortable with the world. These people did not intend to teach him to bite, the
y just did not know how to handle a fearful dog (most people don't). They also did not understand the importance of going to a Veterinary Behaviorist for help. As a result, they ended up using methods that taught Buddy to be afraid and to bite without giving any warning signs when he is afraid. Much of the damage done to Buddy could have been avoided if a Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist had been consulted for guidance. Purpose of Buddy's Dream LLC:
Rehabilitating a dog in the condition Buddy came to me in is extremely expensive.
Buddy’s Dream was created in order to raise money to pay for Buddy’s rehabilitation costs. I started by selling Pussy Willows and then added sewn items. I sell these items on my website BuddysDream.org, and locally (in Terre Haute, Indiana) at various Pop-up stores and events (Follow us on this FB page for details). All money raised goes toward Buddy’s expenses.
I decided to create the website as way of bringing awareness to the issue of dog aggression; why some dogs become aggressive, how to prevent it in the first place, and what to do (and what NOT to do) if you find yourself with a dog displaying aggressive behavior. It is my hope that sharing Buddy’s story will help prevent other dogs (and people) from having to endure the same experience. You can read Buddy's story on BuddysDream.org/blog.
