What are you afraid of?
I'm afraid that Ruby might hurt someone or another dog and she will be put down , even though she isn't an aggressive dog.
What's the challenge?
To get Ruby interacting with other dogs and try getting her to make friends on a regular bases. To attend a work party where there is a lot of dogs going.
How was the experience?
On 3rd September me and Ruby got our best outfit on for works BBQ dog party. About 30 different types of dogs attended, which gave Ruby lots of opportunity to meet new friends and learn to play. My fears set in while driving down to Ferry Meadows and Ruby show fear due to the crying she caused. We tried to find the team but was unable work out the BBQ pit place. My anxiety grew when I spent 30 mins looking, I then found a work colleague which helped us work together to find the rest of the team.
We met many different types of dog breeds from beagles to pugs, Ruby got sniffing and everything seemed to be OK, one of my colleagues has two kids which the youngest took a liking to Ruby. Ruby sat with girls, Ruby was happy to be stroked under my control. I had her facing me at one point as she was crying a lot to calm her down, the kid came up from behind her and Ruby was unsure who it was and barked back but not aggressive to anyone.
She also was introduced to a little black pug and she started to bark at her but not actually trying to harm any human or dog, so I would say it is a success. I realised that this is probably the worse thing that could happen cause I always show control with ruby. Also i'm not so scared to let Ruby meet new people and dog and she has made friends on her walks since. Well I guess this one just proves that the fear is in my head and I need to get out of head to complete more...
I hope you like it and follow me on my journey as there is way more to come with lots of photos too.
We met many different types of dog breeds from beagles to pugs, Ruby got sniffing and everything seemed to be OK, one of my colleagues has two kids which the youngest took a liking to Ruby. Ruby sat with girls, Ruby was happy to be stroked under my control. I had her facing me at one point as she was crying a lot to calm her down, the kid came up from behind her and Ruby was unsure who it was and barked back but not aggressive to anyone.
She also was introduced to a little black pug and she started to bark at her but not actually trying to harm any human or dog, so I would say it is a success. I realised that this is probably the worse thing that could happen cause I always show control with ruby. Also i'm not so scared to let Ruby meet new people and dog and she has made friends on her walks since. Well I guess this one just proves that the fear is in my head and I need to get out of head to complete more...
I hope you like it and follow me on my journey as there is way more to come with lots of photos too.
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