It wasn’t a fairytale reunion when Bill joined us—it was work. Blue adjusted experiencing tranference when Bill brought a different energy. He paced. He barked. He startled. He wanted to engage but didn’t know how.

We tried everything: training, structure, calm routines, and positive reinforcement. But the real turning point came when we decided to treat his anxiety as something more than a training issue—it was a wellness issue.

With support from behavioral vets, Bill began medication to help his mind rest enough to eat more slowly, learn, focus, and build trust. That, paired with structured play and independence training, is the change we wanted to see.

Bill now enjoys the world more on his terms and is looking for people who can honor his need for space and activity.

His success will require more than training. It will require listening and learning. He’s the reason we built the Helping Paws checklist—to ask better questions and offer better support to dogs like him.

His DNA results are still pending, but signs indicate a strong 50/50 mix of American Bully and Chow Chow.

Understanding this helps us support not just Bill’s personality but his physiology and instincts, too.

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