I told her maybe the universe is saving the best for last🥺🥺 Please share, lets find Birdie the best forever home 💜💜💜 To apply to adopt & if you live near southern Oregon, email me at Rachel@Rachelfusaro.com #adoptable #fosterdog #rescuepuppy #puppy

We had to end early because i felt like she was overthinking, but did you see it click? She’s starting to understand that I want her paw on the board Next time her trainer suggested try warming up with her paw “cue” and trying with something not as “scratchy” - so stay tuned to see if that helps! #positivereinforcement #trainingday #rescuedog #nervousdog #reactivedog #positivereinforcementtraining

But she tried so hard 🥹 Follow along to watch her progress, & keep leaving the encouraging comments. I read them all to her! 🙏 ❤️ #muzzletraining #positivereinforcement #positivereinforcementtraining #rescuedog #fosterfail #nervousdog #reactivedog

Leave encouragement for Marlowe comments, I’m reading each one to her 🥹🥹 We have a LONG road ahead but we’ll take however long she needs👇 Her traumatic past means she’s worried about, well, most things… so follow along to see how we help Marlowe learn the 🌎 is actually a safe place And even when it’s scary, I’ll be there to keep her safe 🙏 Anyone else struggle with nail trims, too? #nervousdogs #nailtrimming #reactivedogsaregooddogstoo #rescuedog #mykidhasfourpaws #dogmomlove

Comment YES if you want to know *why* I’m doing this👇 To watch Marlowe’s progress, follow along ✨❤️ My favorite treats in my bio! #muzzletraining #reactivedogsofinstagram #mykidshavepaws #imadogmom #dogsarethebestpeople #fosterdogmom #newpuppytips #rescuedisthebestbreed #fearfree @Winnie Lou || The Canine CO @Baskerville

“Strawberries are rich in malic acid which naturally whitens teeth *and* promotes oral health according to research.” -Dr. Becker, DVM HOW I FEED 🍓: 🍓 Remove stem & leaves 🍓 Buy organic/wash well 🍓 Slice into bite size 🍓 I feed 2-3 couple times a week! For picky dogs, i mince and mix a tiny bit in their food Here’s another fruit to try: @Rachel Fusaro 🐶 Daily Tips Does your dog like fruit?? 🫐 For more human foods you can share with your dog, follow along & pre-order the new “Forever Dog LIFE” book @ForeverDog @ karenbecker @Rodney Habib - it looks like its going to be incredible!! 📕 #diydogtreats #dogfoodrecipe #mykidshavepaws #dogsarelife #newpuppy #healthydog #caninenutrition

This is what I’m looking for👇 Marlowe’s ability to look at a trigger (ie something that worries her), & use her mind to work through it instead of immediately reacting (ie barking or lunging) From here, I’m looking for a recovery Her recovery is a shake off, the bigger the shake the bigger the feelings! When we first adopted her, she wouldn’t shake off a worrisome experience for the LONGEST time She’d hold on to a “negative” experience & over think it, which would result in trigger stacking Now, while she still over thinks sometimes, she’s mostly able to see a trigger (usually a human, bc poor girl thinks all humans are out to get her 😔), use her brain to assess the situation, check in with me and then let it go I work with a local trainer to help & Marlowe’s progress is mind blowing! I feel like the more I learn, the less I know. Highly recommend in person training if you can! Does your dog do a shake off, too? #dogtraining #dogtrainingtips #dogsofinstagram #dogmomtips #positivereinforcement

New series: BORING DOG TRAINING 😬 Where Marlowe’s training “looks” uneventful but read the captions - this was a big moment! 👀 We’ve already established a strong habit of checking in with me when she’s nervous, but my local trainer has us working with Marlowe looking at her trigger (from a safe under threshold distance) then showing her she has an out by tossing the treat AWAY 👇 This builds confidence and creates a healthy habit of making good decisions to create space when she needs it👇 Also, I’ve had some people ask about Marlowe being “reactive” and wanting to see footage of it (ie barking lunging etc)… But here’s the thing, I don’t want to put Marlowe in situations where she’s over threshold & “reacting” Does it happen? Yup, and it impacts me deeply. It’s something I personally need to work on, but when she does have a moment of “big feelings” -I’m learning how to take that as “information” and learn from (something her trainer taught me❤️) But you won’t see me put her in a position to lose her 💩 on purpose - ever It saddens me when I see a lot of content online of dogs barking, lunging “reacting” because (in my humble opinion) - that’s not setting our dogs up for success I focus on rewarding the desired behavior, slow and gradual progress, confidence building and desensitizing In fact - if we have a session where Marlowe has “big feelings” - we encourage and watch for a recovery then end early. To follow Marlowe’s journey, from puppy mill survivor to a brave good girl, follow along!!! #reactivedog #reactivedogtraining #dogbehavior #dogtrainerproblems #puppymillsurvivor #rescuedogsofinstagram #dogmum #fosterdogmom

They’re wet so a little messy, but i think thats why picky dogs LOVE them, also A lot of people turn to pumpkin for upset tummies, but green beans have insoluble fiber which can help diarrhea- too! For your daily dog tips, follow along! #dogtreats #dogsupplements #diydogtreats #petfood

And you ONLY need a little bit, since they’re so nutrient dense🫐 I love sharing kibble topper ideas, but I love making the most of what I feed, more For your daily dog tip, follow along ❤️ #dogtreats #dogsupplements #dogfoodie #caninenutrition