Emmett’s & Sasha’s Play Date

Posted: February 23rd, 2014

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.
emmett and sasha
All went well and trainer Dave was perfect at intervening when Emmett tried to push the play too far for Sasha. He used some basic techniques to keep the tone of the play date just right. When he saw their body language suggesting tension, he would simply walk between the two dogs. A couple times he tapped Emmett’s side with a basic, thin stick. This served to redirect Emmett’s attention away from Sasha and break the intensity that was building up in Emmett. Emmett responded great to all of this.

Emmett pretty quickly tired out party girl Sasha.

And it was great to spend some time with the big sir. He’s such a lover boy. Even with his new friend Sasha there, he took some time outs to show us some love. He will lick your face clean if you let him! He couldn’t contain himself when I got close with the camera. See:

emmett says hi

If your face is this close, I must kiss it!

It’s great to see him getting this chance. He’s going to make some family a great pet. He’ll love you, play with you, make you laugh, and make you feel safe & warm inside. If you think you’re that family, apply today to adopt Emmett. By mid-March he’ll be finished with boot camp and ready to go to his forever home. His family will have lots of great support from Show Me YOUR Dog Training owner Dave.

Sit on the Dog

Posted: February 21st, 2014
Sit on the Dog

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

Learning Doggie Zen

Posted: February 19th, 2014
Learning Doggie Zen

“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

Play Hour with Emmett

Posted: February 18th, 2014
Play Hour with Emmett

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

Update: February 17, 2014

Posted: February 17th, 2014
Update: February 17, 2014

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

Who says I have problems with other dogs?

Posted: February 17th, 2014

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

If Only I Could Be Your Lap Dog

Posted: February 17th, 2014
If Only I Could Be Your Lap Dog

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

The beginning of a beautiful relationship

Posted: February 16th, 2014

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.)

Trainee Emmett

Posted: February 16th, 2014
Trainee Emmett

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

Babies on the way…

Posted: December 20th, 2013
Babies on the way...

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

Sweet Frank needs your help!

Posted: December 9th, 2013
Sweet Frank needs your help!

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

You Did It!

Posted: December 6th, 2013
You Did It!

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

American Bulldog Rescue S.O.S.

Posted: June 29th, 2013
American Bulldog Rescue S.O.S.

Dogs are our link to paradise. They don’t know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring – it was peace. – Milan Kundera ABR family, we have reached a critical state and we… Read More

Eat. Play. Love.

Posted: February 15th, 2013
Eat. Play. Love.

Last year was a huge success and a ton of fun. Please join us this year! Click here! Our Event Sponsor:  EC Fence & Iron Works, Inc. Springtown Inn Vendors: Inked Magazine   www.inkedmag.com EatABulls   EatABulls.com Wag N Wear Dog and Cat Accessories Lehigh Valley Roller Girls   www.lehighvalleyrollergirls.com Pugs & Kisses Pet Care   www.pugsandkissespetcare.com… Read More

Full of Thanks!

Posted: November 17th, 2012
Full of Thanks!

Signs

Posted: October 10th, 2012
Signs

I’ll be your mom

Posted: May 13th, 2012
I'll be your mom

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

The count down is on!

Posted: April 22nd, 2012
The count down is on!

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