Just like most people, every dog is different. Each dog has a unique set of needs, and it is our responsibility to identify and meet those needs.
Listening to what makes your dog feel anxious and secure is particularly crucial if you have a dog that has experienced trauma.
Sean Farrell knows this well and has worked hard to provide his rescue dog Buster with the best conditions.
The senior dog experienced an unspecified but extremely traumatic experience with his previous owner, causing authorities to step in and take Buster out of the home.
Mr. Farrell, who had initially only agreed to take in Buster, eventually fell in love with him and took him in.
Because of his traumatic experience, Buster suffers from a significant generalized anxiety disorder, as well as problems forming perceptions of unidentified men.
It was obvious that the dog would need a lot of help to deal with his problems, but Farrell was not discouraged.
In fact, Farrell went to great lengths to help Buster overcome his trust issues.
Buster used his reserved behavior to serve as a therapy dog for the elderly and infirm, with the goal of gaining greater social confidence.
However, despite Farrell’s and Buster’s best efforts, Buster remained persistent in his anxiety and trust issues. Buster would often hide in the bedroom and not come out.
Buster needed to feel safe more than ever after losing his foster brother and his support for him, a 17-year-old dog named Zook.
