Thanks Fetcher’s!
When anyone asks me for a doggie day care or training referral, the first words out of my mouth are always, “Fetcher’s Dog Care.”
Several years ago, I fostered my first rescued American Eskimo dog, Domino. He’d been a stray for so long that he’d forgotten to be a pet, and as soon as he healed from his neuter surgery, he was jumping across couches (into my face) and instigating fights with my male Eskie. I knew that I couldn’t give Domino the training that he needed, and I worried that without it my own dogs would be injured. After I regrettably informed my ERU contact that Domino needed to be moved, phone calls were made and the rescue’s association with Fetcher’s was formed. (Our volunteers had used Fetcher’s day care services previously - on a non-rescue basis - and owner Cowles Self graciously extended his help when ERU asked.) At Fetcher’s, Domino was given the training he needed to erase the troublesome behavior, and was adopted not long after “graduating” from his doggie boot camp.
Fetcher’s, Cowles, and the rest of the staff have been invaluable to Eskie Rescuers United in the past several years. As the regional director, I can confidently say that without Fetcher’s, we would only be saving a fraction of the dogs we rescue. The American Eskimo breed doesn’t do well in shelters, is often under-socialized, and come to ERU with fear-aggression, often growling or nipping out of fear. In the years we have been working with Fetcher’s, every dog whose experienced board and train has become a different dog - well-balanced, trusting, and - most importantly - highly adoptable. It’s also helpful that as long as the dogs’ vaccinations are up to date and they appear in good health (no coughing, discharge of the eyes or nose, etc.) they can move from shelter to Fetcher’s without a holding period. (Fetcher’s Dog Care is insured doubly to cover their extensive work with rescue dogs, as ERU is not the only rescue that Fetcher’s assists.)
With such a great reputation, it was a no brainer to suggest Fetcher’s when one of my clients called a few days ago with concerns about her adopted Beagle. Bear is a good dog, but was exhibiting some worrisome behavior, exerting dominance over his siblings and even wounding them. My client was worried, especially since it was possible that without the help needed to correct this behavior, Bear may not have a chance at being adopted to another home. With a resource like Fetcher’s, I wasn’t about to let that happen. My client made the call and I joined her for Bear’s evaluation this afternoon.
When I walked in, Bear was already undergoing his behavioral evaluation and some training. Within an hour, some of his troublesome behavior was already corrected. I won’t go into every detail about Bear and his evaluation today but observing Cowle’s training techniques and the dialogue between trainer and client made me so, so thankful that ERU (and Petcetera) have Cowles and Fetcher’s in our lives. Because of Cowles and Fetcher’s, I know that there is a happy ending waiting for Bear, whether it’s with my client or another home. I know of no other day care that dedicates so much time, so many resources to saving dogs. I am so appreciative of the support Fetcher’s has provided ERU and myself. THANK YOU FETCHER’S!!!!
Cowles and Bear
My sweet friend Bear <3
