🩷💫🐾😞 Miss Bella started to shut down out of nowhere…her past may-be resurfacing. Helping a nervous, traumatized dog work through fears is a gentle, gradual process. Think of it as building trust brick-by-brick. ⭐ 1. Create a Predictable, Peaceful Environment (Her bedroom is her “safe spot.” We allow her to go in, but we start to control the environment by shutting the door at times while we work through her problems. Trust was built first before this action). ⭐ 2. Let Them Set the Pace (We w

Dog therapy service helps veterans overcome trauma

Therapy dog in training aims to help first responders in traumatic events and recovery