Working with a different kind of client today. Isabella is a female Dachshund suffering from SARDS. The blindness is often very unnerving for a dog that has been able to see their whole lives. One of the major issues faced by these dogs is the sudden loss of all confidence in their surroundings. Bella was a shell of the happy dog she once was when we started. She wouldn't leave the kitchen and whined or barked most of the day. We have been working over the past several weeks on a new daily routine for her. Our goal has been to reduce her anxiety, whining, weight gain that is an unfortunate result of the steroids prescribed (down 2lbs!), and help the family arrange the household in a way that is safer and encourages her to explore safely again. Here we are working on an emergency "stop" cue in case she is headed towards something dangerous (IE: Pool/Roads). We tested it around the pool today for the first time and she did very well. Dad is still getting used to the fact his little one can't see anymore. As you can see though, her whining has stopped and she's starting to get the hang of orienting herself by voice and feel. Good girl Ms. Bella!

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