I just wanted to share the success of my first foster for NEBTR. DJ was surrendered by a truly loving family because he had some aggression issues – with both people and other dogs. The reason they finally made the hard decision to relinquish him (after working with a trainer for months) was the escalating fights with their other Boston, who picked on DJ. DJ ended up with an eye injury from a fight and they were just afraid one of the dogs would get seriously hurt.
Anyway, he's a great dog – just a loving little sweetheart once he gets to know you. He did have dog aggression issues with a couple of my dogs, so NEBtR helped me work with him and then helped find him a home as an only pet.
He is THRIVING! His adopter, Susannah, who is a law student in NYC, fell instantly in love and it seems to be mutual. She loves what a sweet, snuggly boy DJ is. Since he's been with her, he has had zero aggression issues. He is living in the East Village and made the transition to city dog with no problem.
He goes to the dog park under close supervision and does well – though he mostly likes to sit on Susannah's lap and observe. He loves long walks through Susannah's neighborhood and Susannah is working with a trainer to ensure DJ continues to make progress.
I have been able to pass along some updates to his original family. They really miss him but realize this was the right thing to do for DJ and are so grateful to NEBtR for helping them and DJ. He is so happy in his new home!
I wanted to thank everyone at NEBtR who helped DJ along the way!
I posted a couple of photos under a photo album named "DJ" so you can see what a handsome boy he is!
Molly
Penn Yan, NY
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