Why your expectations about adopting a dog are probably wrong (here's the reality)

The truth is, not all adoption stories have a happy ending. Many dogs are sent back to the shelter because of behaviour challenges. It’s estimated that 1 in 5 dogs end up back in shelters every year. And we all know that behind every statistic is a heartbreaking story. This is the problem Emma Jane-Lee is working tirelessly to help solve. Emma is a teacher, writer, assessment consultant and canine behaviourist based in France. In this episode I chat with her about what drives people to adopt a dog and why you shouldn’t judge a dog’s behaviour when it’s in the shelter. Emma offers behavioural support to people who have adopted dogs from her and other local shelters. Sometimes her work involves dogs who owners want to keep instead of surrender their dog but they have run out of options. She specialises in working with dogs who have a history of aggression and bites. Emma is a member of the Pet Professional Guild and is a certified shelter dog behaviour consultant by the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants. She’s written a book to help dog trainers. It’s available on Amazon as a digital download and also a paperback. Client-Centred Dog Training is aimed at helping dog trainers get the most out of their human clients. Links we love 🧡Read Emma’s fantastic blog on her website  Check out her Facebook Page Resources to help you with Separation Anxiety Julie Naismith: Be Right Back! Julie also has a network of SA specialists called SA Pro where people can find trainers who use her Sub-Threshold Training.  Malena Di Martini: Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs.Malena also has a network of certified dog trainers through her own certification programme, most of whom work virtually. James O'Heare: Canine Separation Anxiety Workbook. A useful study from de Assis et al (overseen by Daniel Mills) To find out more about Rescue Tails, visit www.rescuetails.co