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Are you seeking a compassionate guide to understanding canine fear and trauma created freeze states?
Do you want to help a scared dog but find them shut down and unresponsive? This book offers both inspiration and practical advice to support your journey. Based on the real-life rehabilitation of Holly, the author’s Yorkshire Terrier and a puppy farm survivor, it reveals the steps to healing even the most traumatised dogs.
Follow Holly’s transformation as she goes from a parent dog in a puppy farm, trapped in a trauma-induced freeze state, to a confident, joyful companion in a safe and loving home. Alongside Holly’s story, you’ll discover key insights into creating an environment where even the most emotionally fragile dog can begin to thrive simply because they feel safe, often for the first time in their lives.
In this heartfelt guide, you will learn:
How to recognise trauma-created freeze states in dogs.The importance of observation and giving dogs choices.Steps to build resilience and grow self-confidence in fearful dogs.Why less is more when helping a dog heal.Simple tasks to support problem-solving and enrichment.How to coach a fearful dog without triggering further fear.
Written with empathy and expertise, this book delivers not only inspiration but a range of accessible, useful tools to empower you in your journey to help any scared dog. You’ll finish this book cheering for Holly, the brave little survivor, while gaining the confidence to aid other dogs in need.
Publisher : Independently published (March 9, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 142 pages
ISBN-10 : 1799174506
ISBN-13 : 978-1799174509
Item Weight : 1.19 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 0.32 x 9 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book informative and practical. They appreciate the clear explanations of concepts and the suggestions for confidence-building activities even before a dog is comfortable with humans. Overall, customers find the book enlightening and a great resource for rescuing an abused dog.
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M & C –
Love this book!
I really enjoyed the author’s insight and tips on training a fearful dog. Her first hand experience with a puppy farm escapee made the book even more enjoyable. Thank you for sharing your journey, Sally!
gg –
great read for anyone rescuing a puppy mill dog.
I wish I had this book on day #1 of rescuing my puppy mill mom. This would help so many people realize that you need to start out with slow quiet patience. These dogs know nothing about real world, what grass is, how to walk or use stairs, bowls, leashes anything we normally associate a dog with. I donât think people realize what actually happens to these poor dogs & how hard it is to overcome fear in a new world. One day at a time is a good phrase but it is truth to these broken souls, but the reward is above any imagined.
Karen –
Great Resource for puppy farm dogs and other rescues
This is a great book for anyone who has rescued a puppy farm dog or other traumatized dog. Covers all areas of a dogâs life. Very thorough and concepts are explained well. Highly recommend
Robert Galloway –
Enjoyable Read
Was an enjoyable read, just looking for something with more detailed information. Great to have something like this for newcomers to rescue of dogs with baggage.
Christine –
Support for rescuers of abused dogs
This book offers encouragement for the difficult task of rescuing an abused dog. The pace of change can be so slow and cause us to doubt that we are helping, but this book validates my experience so far that allowing the dog to emerge at its own pace by respecting its cues, it the proper way to go. I also really liked her practical suggestions. Wish I had known to âmove like a slothâ from the beginning. I really scared my dog a few times by walking by her too quickly when she wasnât expecting me. Her suggestions to use confidence building activities even before your dog is comfortable with humans is one Iâm going to start immediately. I will definitely return to this book for confidence building of my own and Skye and I embark on this journey together
David Fisk –
Great book, very informative!
I had no idea what to expect with our rescue dog Ruby, a 5yr old Shih Tzu. We have only had her a month and she has made some noticeable progress but there is still much to be made. Thank you Sally, your book has given us renewed hope for our precious little girl, I highly recommend this book to anyone rescuing a puppy farm dog!
Amazon Customer –
Outstanding help for any dog
I am a dog trainer and I found this book particularly detailed and helpful it’s based on the most modern science.
Joanne Douglas –
Life with a puppy farm escapee
This book was so enlightening. We just got our own escapee and had no idea how to meet her needs. Gradually, with the suggestions in the book, l believe we are looking at better days.Because of the pandemic we aren’t having visitors and this will help us to put the authors suggestions into practice.We are retired and initially thought that getting our girl was a big mistake, however, the book has given us hope. Thank you.
Amazon Customer –
I love your book, thank you for taking the time to write thenFrom Montego My service dog and Me
Vickster –
Great book for those who are caring for a rescued dog and may need some support and empathy. I found many parallels in the story with my own dog and also plenty of practical advice on caring and understanding these special dogs with a kind approach to help them live the best lives they can.
LARA –
The book is full of wonderful information, I certainly found it inspirational. I loved reading how Sally let Holly make her own choices, which boosted Holly’s confidence. The Healthcare chapter was also excellent. Overall, a fantastic read.
Bigspender –
This is brilliant guide for anyone either thinking of or someone, who has just adopted an ex-puppy farm dog. The information, though scientifically based is easy to understand and the paragraphs are in ‘bite-size’ pieces, making it easy to find the information you may be looking for.. I bought the book in April 2019 & although I read it immediately, I refer to it constantly if I have any concerns about my little dogs.I have had my first little 3year old ex-breeding bitch for almost a year & she was lucky enough to have lived for a while with an incredible foster family. My second little dog was not so lucky, She was thankfully rescued by Many Tears Animalshelter, but I adopted her directly from there, so she came to me with numerous issues caused by the puppy farm. Sally’s book has guided me through the mine field of issues the little dog came with. I Highly recommend it.
Kindle Customer –
Really sets you up with all the base knowledge needed when considering bringing a puppy farm rescue into your life. Covers so many aspects, some of which I would never have considered. You can tell Sally has a gentle kind manner and wants nothing but the best for our canine friends.