Creating Confidence and Calm for a Working Dog




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Summary:   Zeke is a five year old tri-colored red border collie. He is Charlotte’s “right hand man” on her farm complete with a flock of 30 sheep.  Zeke has been getting increasingly anxious at home, especially if someone is using a power tool. Charlotte recently discovered that her neighbor has been threatening Zeke and wonders if that contributed to his behavior changing and increased anxiety. Zeke is more relaxed working with the sheep than when he's at home, and Charlotte would like to see him be even more confident both while working and playing.  Zeke is also having a difficult time getting along with his housemate, Tweed, another intact male border collie. Charlotte would like Zeke to be calm while at home and wants him to know they are a team. She is infinitely grateful for the role he plays on the farm and in her life. Suzy will offer tools and suggestions to help Zeke and Charlotte have calm on the farm.