Rebecca Haddock
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When a dream becomes a nightmare
As young children we are very often asked what we want to be when we grow up. Many adults ask children this as a way to get to know the things they like to do. Every child has a different idea of their future so the answers can be rather varied. Despite this it seems we all have one or two outrageous ideas in our childhood. Perhaps the most outrageous are those that seem the most normal.
By Rebecca Haddock4 years ago in Education
Life with a reactive dog
Dogs are renowned for requiring lots of time, work and patience however when you have a reactive rescue dog the amounts needed are more than doubled. These animals have more complex needs and thus require so much more understanding and time patience than most dogs. Many reactive dogs are rescue dogs and often their past experiences are not known meaning that we cannot predict the way in which they will react to different situations. Having rescued a very nervous and dog reactive dog two years ago this is something that has been reinforced with every new situation we have experienced. Some he has found extremely enjoyable whereas others he found stressful and was incredibly reactive. Over time we have enjoyed many good times as well as many situations from which we have learnt. Dogs need chance to overcome their issues and in order to be given this chance they need love and understanding. Despite this need for love a strong leader is also required of the handler as they need to teach the dog to look to them for reassurance and guidance.
By Rebecca Haddock5 years ago in Petlife
7 things you learn when a pet passes
The journey over the rainbow bridge comes all too soon for our beloved animals. Life is cruel in that way, it takes your best friend after so few years together and leaves you to carry on like nothing’s changed. But everything has changed and there are several things they can definitely teach us.
By Rebecca Haddock5 years ago in Petlife
