Hickory is progressing

Tink · 07-14-2008, 10:47 PM

My son has decided to work with Hickory to help get her over her fear of men. I took pics of him working with her tonight and thought you all might enjoy seeing how far she's come.

This was the beginning of their session tonight.

This was toward the end of their session tonight.

blueteal · 07-14-2008, 11:01 PM

Nice work.....................

annabelles mom · 07-15-2008, 02:23 PM

awwwwww that is so wonderful

Tink · 07-15-2008, 02:49 PM

Thanks all, I'm pretty proud of them both.
Not long ago she cowered in the farthest corner of the dog house when a man was anywhere in sight, so the improvement is dramatic. She's still skittish and so far Joel's the only guy who's welcome to touch her, but considering where she was, it's a huge step.

**MaxandMe** · 07-15-2008, 06:35 PM

That is great your son is working with Hickory

07-15-2008, 08:53 PM

Awesome! Maya has become afraid of men too. We have been working on that for a while now. She is getting much better

sdrudge · 07-15-2008, 10:50 PM

That just warmed my heart. Thanks for sharing. Great to hear she is progressing well.

Tink · 07-16-2008, 04:00 PM

We brought Hickory in the house today to meet Shannon (Joel's dw-2-B) and Katie (my youngest dd). She was terrified at first, but before long was taking pieces of hot dogs from the girls and while she refused to leave my side, she did let them pet her while she leaned against me for security. I picked up her front feet and held her against me while I scratched her tummy, which made her throw her head back and cuddle against me. Before she went back out she was licking my toes and wagging her tail.

Every day we try to introduce something/someone new so she's getting quite the wide variety of experiences now. Hopefully in time she'll realize that not one of the things we've done has hurt her in any way. She's nearly quit jumping now when I give her an unexpected pat on the back or rump; so we are making some head way.

Calimom · 07-17-2008, 12:11 PM

Oh the power of patience and love! What wonderful heartwarming news about Hickory! Way to go Tink and family!

**lindamarie** · 07-17-2008, 01:19 PM

That's really great! You can just see the difference between the first and last picture! Awesome!

seazr · 07-17-2008, 03:04 PM

Way to go Hickory!

07-14-2008, 10:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tink Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West central Wisconsin Posts: 2,506	Hickory is progressing My son has decided to work with Hickory to help get her over her fear of men. I took pics of him working with her tonight and thought you all might enjoy seeing how far she's come. This was the beginning of their session tonight. This was toward the end of their session tonight. __________________ www.tinkerdoodle.net Hickory, Ava, Hana, Misty, and Chip (happy master of his Harem)

07-15-2008, 02:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tink Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West central Wisconsin Posts: 2,506	Thanks all, I'm pretty proud of them both. Not long ago she cowered in the farthest corner of the dog house when a man was anywhere in sight, so the improvement is dramatic. She's still skittish and so far Joel's the only guy who's welcome to touch her, but considering where she was, it's a huge step. __________________ www.tinkerdoodle.net Hickory, Ava, Hana, Misty, and Chip (happy master of his Harem)

07-15-2008, 06:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
MaxandMe Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 15,103	That is great your son is working with Hickory __________________ *Annmarie, Max,& Peanut* "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France uncondtional love: what a dog always does for us and humans strive to do but can we?

07-15-2008, 10:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
sdrudge Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 2,196	That just warmed my heart. Thanks for sharing. Great to hear she is progressing well. __________________ Samantha, Cacao and Beau (AKA:Romeo and Juliet)

07-16-2008, 04:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tink Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West central Wisconsin Posts: 2,506	We brought Hickory in the house today to meet Shannon (Joel's dw-2-B) and Katie (my youngest dd). She was terrified at first, but before long was taking pieces of hot dogs from the girls and while she refused to leave my side, she did let them pet her while she leaned against me for security. I picked up her front feet and held her against me while I scratched her tummy, which made her throw her head back and cuddle against me. Before she went back out she was licking my toes and wagging her tail. Every day we try to introduce something/someone new so she's getting quite the wide variety of experiences now. Hopefully in time she'll realize that not one of the things we've done has hurt her in any way. She's nearly quit jumping now when I give her an unexpected pat on the back or rump; so we are making some head way. __________________ www.tinkerdoodle.net Hickory, Ava, Hana, Misty, and Chip (happy master of his Harem)

07-14-2008, 11:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
blueteal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,334	Nice work.....................

07-15-2008, 02:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
annabelles mom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: lkkkkkkkkkkkkk Posts: 6,837	awwwwww that is so wonderful

07-15-2008, 08:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	Awesome! Maya has become afraid of men too. We have been working on that for a while now. She is getting much better

07-17-2008, 12:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Calimom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 2,408	Oh the power of patience and love! What wonderful heartwarming news about Hickory! Way to go Tink and family! __________________ Meg and Cali

07-17-2008, 01:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,172	That's really great! You can just see the difference between the first and last picture! Awesome! __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

07-17-2008, 03:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
seazr Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sacramento Posts: 2,971	Way to go Hickory! __________________ Diane (and Dakota) http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e304/seazr/

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