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Chloe Ackerman, PsyD (she/her)'s avatar

Such a lovely meditation on the process of bonding for new rescues. I had a similar experience with Pants. She would not allow me to go near her back end at first, but now she begs for butt scratches. She initially lifted her lip when I tried to dry off her paws - now it’s a fun game. Trust and time go a long way.

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Jeanne Grant, Ph.D.'s avatar

Thank you, Chloe. It is slow-going, but, I agree, the patience is worth it.

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Anna Christina Ebert's avatar

I have to mention UsA’s mesmerizing eyes 👌wow

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Anna Christina Ebert's avatar

I enjoyed this episode so much, delightful doggie ‘tales’ 💕🐾

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Jeanne Grant, Ph.D.'s avatar

Thank you, Anna. It feels like every day they tell a tale.

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Kathyrn Merrithew's avatar

My rescue Zelda looks so much like Usa! We’ve had two rescues, and both turned out to be good choices.

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Jeanne Grant, Ph.D.'s avatar

Hi, Zelda! (Could you tell your dog I said hi?) I’m so glad you have good doggos.

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Mary Roblyn's avatar

Happy Birthday, Jeanne! Beautiful dogs, lovely story. Thank you for this.

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Jeanne Grant, Ph.D.'s avatar

Thank you, Mary!

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Cindy Ojczyk's avatar

I've enjoyed learning how the 3-3-3 rule has played out in your home. Thanks for providing the depth and the context.

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