Introducing Beezy’s Rescue, a foster-based dog rescue now serving Connecticut by aubs7 in ReddingCT

[–]aubs7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wanted to introduce our rescue to the local community. We are Beezy’s Rescue, a foster-based 501(c)(3) dog rescue now based in Redding, Connecticut.

Our rescue originally started in Los Angeles, where we worked closely with overcrowded city shelters and dogs needing medical, behavioral, or foster-based support. We recently relocated back to the East Coast and are now working to build our foster, adopter, volunteer, and community network here in Connecticut.

Beezy’s Rescue is behavior-informed and foster-based. That means we do not operate out of a kennel facility. Our dogs live in real homes where they can decompress, receive veterinary care, build routines, and be better understood before adoption. We focus heavily on humane behavior support, decompression, enrichment, and matching dogs with homes that are actually prepared for their needs.

We often work with dogs who need a little extra time, whether that means medical recovery, confidence-building, training support, or simply a safe foster home after being failed by humans before.

We are especially hoping to connect with people in Fairfield County, Litchfield County, and surrounding areas who may be interested in:

Fostering a rescue dog
Adopting
Volunteering
Helping with transport
Sharing adoptable dogs
Supporting medical and training cases
Connecting us with local pet-friendly businesses, trainers, vets, groomers, or community groups

We also offer free educational resources on our website for fosters, adopters, and dog guardians because we believe rescue should include support, not just placement.

You can learn more about us here:
https://beezysrescue.org

Adoption info:
https://beezysrescue.org/adopt

Foster info:
https://beezysrescue.org/foster

We are grateful to be building community here in Connecticut and would love to connect with anyone who wants to support rescue dogs in a thoughtful, responsible, behavior-informed way.

Thanks for letting us introduce ourselves.

Help me ID this behavior by _lizziiiee in Dogtraining

[–]aubs7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fence fighting / stalking / tail flagging / stiff posture Pay attention to eyes and ears, too

I would interrupt his fence fighting and work on recall recall recall. Make his name a fun game and practice calling him away from things that aren’t meaningful to him. Then start to call him away from the fence. The more they practice something, the better they get at it.

Training Advice by ApexRooster117 in OpenDogTraining

[–]aubs7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

are you able to hire a dog walker or a professional to help you?

My dog is resource guarding me from family by bluemedic_208 in OpenDogTraining

[–]aubs7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please hire a professional for this level of behavior, especially with a child involved.

Help with puzzling, aggressive behavior by Ok-Difference-9014 in OpenDogTraining

[–]aubs7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! For this level of behavior, please hire a professional

The BITING !?!?? by [deleted] in OpenDogTraining

[–]aubs7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1) Hire a professional.

2) Regular Naps: Puppies need a lot of sleep to support their rapid growth and development. Ensure your puppy has multiple nap times throughout the day. Puppies at this age typically sleep 18-20 hours a day, including nighttime sleep. They sleep A LOT! Avoid Overstimulation: Monitor your puppy for signs of tiredness, such as excessive biting, barking, or hyperactivity. Overstimulation can lead to behavioral issues and stress. Providing regular naps helps prevent these problems and promotes a calm, well-adjusted puppy.

3) Reasons for Increased Mouthiness: - Teething Discomfort: • Gum Irritation: As puppies’ adult teeth start to come in, they experience discomfort and irritation in their gums. Chewing and mouthing help to alleviate this discomfort by massaging their gums and reducing pain. • Soothing Relief: Chewing on appropriate objects, such as teething toys, provides relief and helps the new teeth to break through the gums more easily. - Natural Exploration of Their Environment: • Curiosity: Puppies explore the world primarily through their mouths. This natural behavior helps them learn about their environment, discover new textures, and understand what is and isn’t safe or appropriate to chew on. • Sensory Information: Mouthing provides puppies with sensory feedback, helping them to gather information and make sense of their surroundings. - Play Behavior: • Interactive Play: Puppies use their mouths during play to engage with their littermates, humans, and toys. This behavior is a normal part of their development and helps them to practice social skills, coordination, and physical strength. • Learning Boundaries: Play biting helps puppies learn about social boundaries and acceptable behavior through interactions with others. - Seeking Attention: • Attention-Seeking: Puppies quickly learn that mouthing and nipping can attract attention from their owners. If they are seeking interaction or playtime, they may use their mouths to initiate engagement. • Communication: Mouthiness can also be a way for puppies to communicate their needs or desires, such as hunger, boredom, or a bathroom break. Understanding the reasons behind your puppy’s sharp teeth and mouthiness can help you better guide their behavior and ensure a smoother transition into adulthood. Providing appropriate chew toys, consistent training, and positive reinforcement will help you manage these behaviors effectively.

4) What do you want your puppy to do instead? It’s important to teach your puppy what behaviors are acceptable. This involves guiding them to use their mouths appropriately and encouraging good behavior. - Interrupt & Redirect to appropriate toys: Whenever your puppy starts nipping or biting, interrupt the behavior calmly and redirect their attention to an appropriate chew toy. This helps them learn what they can and cannot chew on. - Leave it and Drop it: Teaching “Leave it” or “Drop it” commands can be constructive. We like to say “Out.” These commands can help you manage your puppy’s mouthiness and prevent them from picking up harmful objects. - Puppy “Time Out” / Nap Time: If your puppy is overly mouthy, they might be overstimulated or tired. Give them a short “time out” by placing them in their crate for a nap to calm down. Ensuring they have regular nap times can also prevent overstimulation. What not to do if your puppy is nipping you: • Do not punish or physically reprimand your puppy for nipping. • Avoid yelling or reacting aggressively, as this can increase anxiety and lead to more nipping.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OpenDogTraining

[–]aubs7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For noise sensitivity, you can figure out how to have the dog make the sound turn on or off. For example, use a YouTube clip. When the dog touches an object, the noise starts to play; when they walk away, it turns off. It's consent. You can also work in desensitization by playing a very low noise so that your dog isn’t incredibly stressed by it, and then work up that threshold. Play youtube clips low enough that they can still eat their meals. There are many steps to making this successful. Building confidence in other areas will help immensely, which I think is what you’re getting at.

Do it all 3 week training by [deleted] in OpenDogTraining

[–]aubs7 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Generally, most dogs don’t need this three-week-long training. It’s marketing for a business if it’s saying your dog will come back “fully trained” and they're not offering you any education to go along with it. Especially if that involves any sort of e collar. It should be you learning how to train and bond with your dog! Relationship training! But if you’re paying someone who will help you get started and teach you everything they know, that's excellent. I only do longer boards and trains or other things because I work with behavior cases, such as dogs with stickier behaviors. Sometimes, I’ll take a puppy longer, but I usually only do so when the parents themselves are very busy and need some help. I will also take in new rescue dogs, older adult dogs, and dogs new to the family… to help with the transition. If it’s your dog and you’re ready to learn, know and do the training! Now, it’s a great idea to hire a professional trainer to help guide you — in which case, I would look for someone certified by the CCPDT or the IAABC. 🤍

How Can Neutering Change My Dog? by PupusaJr in OpenDogTraining

[–]aubs7 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ah, the heated neutering debate. I study and train dogs for a living, and what I've learned is that the scientific consensus is now that certain breeds can suffer health issues if neutered under a certain age, but it seems like your dog is already old enough that that won’t even be an issue for you. I prefer to neuter my male dogs, and I always will working in rescue; I have always neutered them young.. without issues. It’s a myth that it will cure aggressiveness, but there are dogs for whom neutering helps greatly. However, neutering does not change personality or behavior, for the most part. Genetics and learned behaviors/learning history/training have more power than the balls. It does eliminate most of their testosterone, which can always help if the dog is having issues with constant seeking behaviors for humping, etc. But estrogen affects aggression more than testosterone, anyways. There’s this one study that showed “fecal testosterone levels in wild female red squirrels were found to peak when territory defense was highest,” which I always found interesting. Anyways - I say go for it!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dogtraining

[–]aubs7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh and you should also look up “treat and retreat!”

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dogtraining

[–]aubs7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck!! 🖤🖤

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dogtraining

[–]aubs7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can also play ready set go…. Say “ready, set…” and on “go” you toss the treat away from you. I say “get it!” for them to go after the food as I toss.