Bogie

For Adoption: Bogie – A very special cocker<br/><br/>Bogie is a beautiful, healthy, one year old cocker boy. He loves belly rubs and playing fetch (endlessly) – he will even bring the ball back and drop it at your feet. Bogie can entertain himself by dropping his ball or toy down the stairs, retrieving it and dropping it down the stairs again.<br/><br/>Bogie is SMART! He learns quickly and does not forget. He knows most of the basic commands – even “wait” which can be a challenge for many dogs. He’s reliably housebroken and doesn’t pull when he’s on the leash. Like most very young cockers, he likes to tear up paper items including money – fortunately it was only a $1 bill!<br/><br/>All of this sounds very typical of any young dog – so what makes Bogie special? In order to understand Bogie’s reactivity and his fear of new things, strange people, new sounds and especially other dogs, it’s necessary to understand a little of his previous life.<br/><br/>Bogie was born in a big puppy mill with dozens of other barking, stressed dogs. The dogs live their lives in wire cages – they rarely get out and experience even a small part of the real world.<br/><br/>Bogie lived in this chaotic, noisy environment until he was 4 months old. He was then sold to an older woman who purchased him from an internet website. He was packed into a section of the luggage compartment of a big airplane where he constantly heard very loud, scary sounds for the entire trip.<br/><br/>The woman who bought Bogie lived on the 3rd floor of a big condo complex. She worked full time so 4-month-old Bogie spent a lot of time in his crate.<br/><br/>Bogie had limited interaction with his environment and exposure to other dogs, children, varied people. Street traffic, new sights and sounds were minimal. So, when Bogie did encounter other dogs, etc., he barked and pulled on his leash. His owner was afraid to have him get near other dogs when out on a leash-walk. She became stressed and quickly moved Bogie away from the other dog. This avoidance behavior taught Bogie to be fearful and reactive to whatever new sight or sound (especially other dogs) he met on his leash-walks.<br/><br/>Andria Young, a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Trainer, who has evaluated Bogie’s behavior summed up the effect of his owner’s behavior by saying “his critical socialization window closed before he had the opportunity to learn that the world – it’s sounds, it’s people, it’s unpredictability – are fundamentally safe.” Andria went on to say that Bogie is not a dog who was mistreated – he is a dog who simply was not given the opportunity to learn.<br/><br/>Bogie’s owner, who loved him dearly, decided she could no longer cope with his fearful, reactive behavior and she called Cocker Spaniel Rescue of New England (CSRNE).<br/><br/>CSRNE placed Bogie in a Training Foster Home where he then was seen by Andria Young for a Comprehensive Behavior Consultation. A Fear-Free behavior modification program was implemented.<br/><br/>So after only 3 weeks in his foster home following Andria’s program she noted that “meaningful progress has been observed.” Bogie had become more social and was getting attached to his foster mom. The important factor was “Bogie did not lack the capacity for social relationships – he just needs time, predictability and freedom from social pressure for that capacity to emerge. Dogs like Bogie can form genuine bonds, they simply require more time than dogs who have been properly socialized as young puppies.”<br/><br/>Both Andria and Bogie’s foster caregiver feel he is ready to be adopted into a permanent home. According to Andria, “A successful adoption match should involve an owner who is committed to continuing Bogie’s established behaviormodification plan – continuity of this plan is important to make sure the progress he has achieved during his time with his foster caregiver is maintained rather than lost in the transition to his new home.”<br/><br/>Andria recommends the following adopter profile:<br/><br/>An adopter who understands:<br/><br/>• That progress with a dog like Bogie is measured in weeks and months, not days.<br/><br/>• The need to allow Bogie to set the pace for social interaction – Bogie will approach when the pressure is removed.<br/><br/>• An adopter with a commitment to structure and predictability in his daily routine – same mealtimes, same walk schedule.<br/><br/>• That a change of home, people and environment is a considerable emotional load for a dog whose nervous system is often operating near its ceiling.<br/><br/>• An adopter who will continue with Bogie’s medications (fluoxetine and clonidine) both of which have been important in supporting Bogie’s ability to cope with new sounds, people, dogs etc.<br/><br/>Andria also recommends the following home environment:<br/><br/>• Adult only – children can be unpredictable<br/><br/>• Low stimulation neighborhood<br/><br/>• Low visitor traffic – a quiet and consistent home<br/><br/>• A securely fenced yard – Bogie likes to chase squirrels, birds, rabbits etc<br/><br/>Andria is willing to talk with Bogie’s adopter and answer any questions. She is also willing to follow up with his adopter after bringing him home.<br/><br/>Bogie is a smart, funny, affectionate, busy young dog. Bogie will flourish in the right home with people committed to following a behavior plan, that has already made a big difference in his ability to relax and be a confident dog in a world that no longer frightens him.<br/><br/>If you are interested in adopting Bogie and following his behavioral plan, please fill out our adoption application and also indicate you are applying for Bogie. Here is a link to our adoption application: https://csrne.org/adoption/apply-to-adopt/<br/><br/>Thank you!

For Adoption: Bogie – A very special cocker

Bogie is a beautiful, healthy, one year old cocker boy. He loves belly rubs and playing fetch (endlessly) – he will even bring the ball back and drop it at your feet. Bogie can entertain himself by dropping his ball or toy down the stairs, retrieving it and dropping it down the stairs again.

Bogie is SMART! He learns quickly and does not forget. He knows most of the basic commands – even “wait” which can be a challenge for many dogs. He’s reliably housebroken and doesn’t pull when he’s on the leash. Like most very young cockers, he likes to tear up paper items including money – fortunately it was only a $1 bill!

All of this sounds very typical of any young dog – so what makes Bogie special? In order to understand Bogie’s reactivity and his fear of new things, strange people, new sounds and especially other dogs, it’s necessary to understand a little of his previous life.

Bogie was born in a big puppy mill with dozens of other barking, stre

For Adoption: Bogie – A very special cocker

Bogie is a beautiful, healthy, one year old cocker boy. He loves belly rubs and playing fetch (endlessly) – he will even bring the ball back and drop it at your feet. Bogie can entertain himself by dropping his ball or toy down the stairs, retrieving it and dropping it down the stairs again.

Bogie is SMART! He learns quickly and does not forget. He knows most of the basic commands – even “wait” which can be a challenge for many dogs. He’s reliably housebroken and doesn’t pull when he’s on the leash. Like most very young cockers, he likes to tear up paper items including money – fortunately it was only a $1 bill!

All of this sounds very typical of any young dog – so what makes Bogie special? In order to understand Bogie’s reactivity and his fear of new things, strange people, new sounds and especially other dogs, it’s necessary to understand a little of his previous life.

Bogie was born in a big puppy mill with dozens of other barking, stressed dogs. The dogs live their lives in wire cages – they rarely get out and experience even a small part of the real world.

Bogie lived in this chaotic, noisy environment until he was 4 months old. He was then sold to an older woman who purchased him from an internet website. He was packed into a section of the luggage compartment of a big airplane where he constantly heard very loud,