T.J.
sweet and soft but has some quirks and a seizure disorder
LoveDogs "Homie"
male / 9 y o / 49 lbs
LoveDogs "Homie"
male / 9 y o / 49 lbs
The beautiful soulful T.J. gaze that melts your heart!
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Therapy dog for equines T.J. visiting his friend Emerson
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T.j. & Trixie doing canine eclipse on "eclipse day!"
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Teej is a special dog.. he has a calm, sweet exterior.. hes polite and affectionate.. He has a ton of dog pals and if after spending a fair amount of time with him you'd say hes a very easy going, extremely handsome and wonderfully soulful, friendly boy... & you'd be 100% right! He is all that!!! We have also seen him when he worries.. we know the usual dog phobias of thunder and fireworks but there's more.. shaking, panting, hiding.. the whole bit! At times even when there is no trigger!
When he worries hes always inside ... we've found that getting leashed and taken out for a walk easily resets his brain.. he goes back to being a wiggly soft smiley dog! There have been mornings we have come in and found TJ inside a tiny coat closet that houses stacks of storage boxes... He finds ways to self soothe when he feels afraid but were concerned that his options are always safe ones! We've put a camera on him so we can watch him at night and 95% of the time hes fine!!
TJ also suffers from a partial seizure disorder where he licks and swallows everything in sight. We have Teej on a series of meds and routine neurologists exams to make sure we are doing our absolute best to support our sweet, beautiful, puzzle of a dog Teej.
TJ has his life at the farm very well organized.. Routines were set up to provide him with as much comfort, purpose and choice as possible! For the most part he is a very happy guy! Sean the farms office manager is TJs best buddy! Sean had wanted to adopt TJ some years ago but after we learned more about his seizure disorder it made more sense for TJ to become one of LOVE DOGS' HOMIES.. and be Sean's assistant during the day!
When he worries hes always inside ... we've found that getting leashed and taken out for a walk easily resets his brain.. he goes back to being a wiggly soft smiley dog! There have been mornings we have come in and found TJ inside a tiny coat closet that houses stacks of storage boxes... He finds ways to self soothe when he feels afraid but were concerned that his options are always safe ones! We've put a camera on him so we can watch him at night and 95% of the time hes fine!!
TJ also suffers from a partial seizure disorder where he licks and swallows everything in sight. We have Teej on a series of meds and routine neurologists exams to make sure we are doing our absolute best to support our sweet, beautiful, puzzle of a dog Teej.
TJ has his life at the farm very well organized.. Routines were set up to provide him with as much comfort, purpose and choice as possible! For the most part he is a very happy guy! Sean the farms office manager is TJs best buddy! Sean had wanted to adopt TJ some years ago but after we learned more about his seizure disorder it made more sense for TJ to become one of LOVE DOGS' HOMIES.. and be Sean's assistant during the day!
The Love Dogs Way
- TJ's Story -
As many of you know, we are a specialty rescue and over the years have collected a group of sensitive, quirky, loving, sometimes complex and yet easy doggies. A LOT of work goes on behind the scenes to ensure the wellbeing of our dogs and the safety of everyone involved. We will go above and beyond, which we often do. TJ is a perfect example of the “Love Dogs way” in action.
- TJ's Story -
As many of you know, we are a specialty rescue and over the years have collected a group of sensitive, quirky, loving, sometimes complex and yet easy doggies. A LOT of work goes on behind the scenes to ensure the wellbeing of our dogs and the safety of everyone involved. We will go above and beyond, which we often do. TJ is a perfect example of the “Love Dogs way” in action.
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TJ has always had a set of rules around him… the ones written in the picture are really only half of them . Background..Teej has a rare partial seizure disorder with anxiety and panic attacks. He will resource guard food, bones, blankets, beds, his space and even food that’s in your hand. He won’t tolerate being touched, leashed or anything while he’s laying down. He will often times find a comfy spot and just lay there.. you can’t move him until he himself wants to move.. even if that spot is in the car for over an hour after you’ve already parked. He is protective of his room and won’t allow strangers in. He will bite, he has bitten but only if his rules aren’t followed! Added bonus, TJ doesn’t give very many warnings before he lunges.
We have had TJ for about five years now and have only had a handful of incidents. How is this possible when there are so many opportunities for an issue to occur that come up so often in everyday life?
It’s simple. WE. LISTEN. TO. TJ. and act accordingly. We create and follow his rules that HE has set. We do our best to not put him in situations where he will fail. We discuss it as a group and do our best to set TJ and all of our dogs for success. Teej is sweetheart of a dog. He’s cuddly, loving, playful, affectionate dog with a tender heart and warm soul. He just has a few quirks that he reminds us to pay mind to! TJ is just one example but many of our dogs have their own set of rules so they can continue to live their best lives with us, in harmony. A round of applause for the incredible handlers and training team at Love Dogs who put their best foot forward every day for our dogs. It’s nothing short of AMAZING. |
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