Having four dogs is a challenge. My dogs are rescues with anxieties. Lucy is needy and feels like she must be in control. Sophie is food motivated and can be a challenge around human food. Barney is a playful puppy that gets overzealous. When these energies conflict issues arise. Usually it’s Lucy’s inability to regulate her emotions (which I totally relate to) so she snaps. I have a behaviorist working with me to control the pack. We are getting Lucy into a calm place, we are dropping steak in front of Sophie, and we are putting Barney in time out when he doesn’t respect play boundaries. The work has helped, and I feel like we are starting to operate as a pack and they are taking cues from me. It’s been amazing to watch them all transform and evolve. ❤️ • • • #jackrussell #jackrussellterrier #jackrussellmoments #jackrussellsofig #jackrussells #jackrussellfeatures #jackrussellofinstagram #jackrussellpuppy #jackrussellworld #jackrusselllove #jackrussellmix #jackrussell_feature #whitejackrussel #shortyjack #personal #adoptdontshop #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #rehabilitation #behavioralscience #puppyface #dogbehavior #dogsofinstagram (at Piscataway, New Jersey)
