Dutch Shepherd Forum

Hi,

My name is Susan and today we are adopting Bella, a 5yoa who has been mistreated and abandoned, moved across the country and now from VA, to TN, to here (GA). Looking for advise in training and socialization, other local owners willing to be a resource, and hopefully the occasional play date.

Thanks so much,
Susan

Welcome to the forum. We'd love to see some pics.

Please start looking for a trainer in your area who is knowledgeable with protection breeds.

You'll also want to start seeing what types of activities Bella may be interested in, such as agility or tracking. Exercise is a must, but so is some type of mental stimulation.

welcome and thank you for rescuing. You will need a trainer ASAP that knows this breed. If she has resource guard issues, you will need to be very careful. are there any other animals in the house? what is the living situation? Do you have a fenced yard? can you provide tons of physical and metal stimulation? at this time, socialization of other animals should be put on the back burner. You are only looking to get her used to the world in general, not other animals or people until you and your trainer have her in a good mental place

this is a protection breed. Look up some Michael Ellis videos too