Ace was abused by his previous owner because she wanted a mean watch dog. She succeeded in making him mean. He won't let any stranger near his cage, and if you stray too close he will give you crazy eyes and try to attack you. More than once he has come at me teeth bared. It was only by backing off quickly that I didn't get bit. He has lived at the Abandoned Pet Rescue shelter for years now, being 'damaged' goods nobody will adopt him. Finally after a year and a half of working with him, Ace will let me in his cage. He even wags his tail when he sees me.
You're a regular Caesar Milan. Ace is lucky that you stayed with it, now he gets to go for walkies.
ReplyDeleteCaesar Milan would have had Ace in the palm of his hand within five seconds. I don't know how he does it, but he gets those dogs to trust and obey him.
ReplyDeleteAwwww...that's awesome Alan!!
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Ace is lucky that you didn't give up on him. He may have to live at the shelter but now he has something to look forward to - YOU!
ReplyDeleteBe careful, Mark may hide a pork chop in your pocket.
ReplyDeleteThat made me say "awwwww" and I almost cried. Thanks for taking the time to find his doggie soul!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hanging in there. Your efforts have made a difference for Ace when no one else could.
ReplyDeleteActually anyone can be Ace's friend if you have the patience. Employees of the shelter, and at least two other volunteers have gained his confidence and he lets them go in his cage. The other two volunteers who walk him also took the time to make him trust them. It just takes a long time.
ReplyDeleteYou prove the fact that any change takes time and patience. I was most moved by his soulful eyes, you are his way out of the shelter and he figured that out. Now be sure that you don't trip, fall, and curse loudly.....it could turn ugly!
ReplyDeleteThat completely made my day!!! Thanks!
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