Big Sir Emmett had a date with ABR Alum Sasha Bean. Video coming tomorrow! They had some fun together. I was on the jittery side because since Emmett started boot camp training he’s played with trainer Dave’s dogs only. All went well and trainer Dave was perfect at intervening when Emmett tried to push the… Read More
In yesterday’s post, you saw the Dodge doing his version of “sit on the dog.” Clearly he wasn’t sitting on Emmett so what was that all about? “Sit on the dog” is a technique that establishes a bond with you and your dog while also conveying some messages to him: your leadership and your dominance…. Read More
“I WUUUVVV YOUUU SOOO MUCH!” Emmett is a big love and he wants to share it with you. All. The. Time. When he started boot camp, only 5 days ago, he didn’t now how to simply chill and be comfortable on his own. Fairly typical from a dog who hasn’t been socialized well and hasn’t… Read More
Emmett is running the gauntlet of Show Me YOUR Dog Training balanced dogs. Thanks to trainer Dave and his amazing dogs, Emmett’s learning how to be socially appropriate. Something I have yet to learn and I’m much older than Emmett. Kick back for a few minutes and enjoy these play videos from trainer Dave. We’ll start… Read More
Welcome to the American Bulldog Rescue weekly recap. We’re planning to post a weekly roundup…. New Arrivals! Please welcome Shamrock, a 4 years old and was surrendered by his wheel chair bound owner. Unfortunately, we do not have a foster home for him so he is in boarding with Aunt Louise until we can… Read More
Really, cannot believe how quickly Emmett is learning the ropes! Guess that’s what being a good trainee is all about. Today Emmett met The Duck. Duckie knows the ins and outs of dog speak and pretty much what it takes to be an awesome dog. (Case in point: Duck shows how a lady gets into a… Read More
Emmett just wants to sit on your lap and be loved like he’s a wee pup. Who can say “no” to this face? Day 2 of boot camp and Emmett is already starting to shed some of his past life. At his first kennel in December, they said all the kennels on every side of… Read More
How many times have I watched this video? (Only YouTube knows.) Check out trainee Emmett and trainer Dave laying the groundwork for a beautiful relationship. (Video courtesy of Show Me Your Dog Training.)
Emmett is a young guy who was kept outside by a supposed breeder. You may remember Sydney and the fun of her Candy Company pups born in December. Emmett is one of Sydney’s pups from a previous litter. When we were contacted to help Sydney, Emmett was also rescued by us. Since then, Emmett has mostly… Read More
UPDATE: (PA) ABR got a surrender email yesterday, To make a long, sad story short, there were 4 ABs, 2 were living outside on the son’s property and the female was pregnant. He didn’t have time to take care of them and had some other issues. One of our wonderful volunteers, Heidi, took the pregnant… Read More
For those of you who are new to Frank’s story, here it is. Frank was found on the side of the road in Jackson, GA earlier this year, hungry and covered in ticks. He is a baby, only around 1 1/2 years old. ABR took him in and he has been fostered in Atlanta for… Read More
UPDATE Feb 1, 2014: The fundraising goal for Frank’s emergency vet bills has been fulfilled thanks to many people. Every donation counted! We are so grateful to everyone for their support, generosity, and concern. He is doing fantastic in his foster home is up for adoption! If you’re like many people who have fallen in… Read More
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You came into the world and you were lovingly nurtured by your birth mother. She would soon see you leave and she trusted that human beings would care for you. Eventually you were purchased by a family and you were happy. Your happy life however was going to end. Your family could no longer care… Read More
Hey everyone we are so excited to have our spring event! We can’t wait to see our friends and make lots of new ones. Our spring egg hunt is Saturday April 28th at the Quakertown Memorial Park on Mill Rd. If you want your dog to participate in the egg hunt there is a ten… Read More
We met a couple of years ago and it was love at first sight. You were cautious about letting down your guard at first, but I was patient and in a short time you realized you could trust. I wake every morning to your gentle wet kiss. We snuggle for a while before our day… Read More
