We're asking for your help with a year-end fundraising effort as Buddy starts his training adventure.

Buddy B joined the rescue last year when he was found running around as a stray. 😞 A family reached out to us for help and decided they would like to foster him (we didn't have any foster families available). Thankfully, the shelter was willing to let us foster him through his stray hold period. No one came for this handsome boy, so he joined the I Am Dog Rescue family.

The family quickly learned that Buddy was not comfortable with wearing a collar or with being leashed. He was very frightened if someone tried to put a leash on him, and he would let everyone know he was not happy. This makes it very challenging to do basic things like take him to the vet or have him at a meet-and-greet. We ruled out any potential medical issue for his aversion to the leash, which meant we had to work on it from a behavioral perspective. Buddy is sweet as can be and very laid back when he's not worried about having a leash put on him. He's been a real sweetheart for his foster family.

However, they just aren't in a position to really work with him on the issue. We don't have any experienced fosters available, and we don't want to risk sending Buddy to a family who is new to fostering and may not be able to commit to the time he needs.

We decided the best option for him was to send him to our friends at The HappyGentle Dog Place for a board-and-train experience. Buddy arrived yesterday (12/2), and it really appears that he doesn't have an issue with the leash as much as he has a fear of restraint (think of restraint in terms beyond a leash - for him it's more about being forced to do something he isn't comfortable with or doesn't want to do).

The training he will receive will give him the confidence he needs to move forward, and he will learn how to make good choices - all while having a great time making some new friends (we found out he LOVES playing with other dogs). We love the training team at The HappyGentle Dog Place, and we cannot wait to see Buddy B progress through his training. He's going to be such an awesome companion, and we are excited for him to have an opportunity to find a family of his very own.

Training is not cheap, and it's an expense that is very difficult on the rescue. It's a bit of an unknown factor, because we don't know exactly how long it will take to help Buddy overcome his fear. This makes it challenging for us to be able to help new dogs.

Please consider making a year-end donation to help with Buddy B's training expenses.

Check here for updates on his progress! ☑️

I Am Dog Rescue, Inc. is an all-breed, all-size dog rescue located in North Texas, and we are committed to the dogs who come through our rescue for their entire lives.

We are 100% foster-based without a facility, and we rely solely on volunteers. Our supporters mean the world to us, and we appreciate each of you!

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