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Bulldog Spotlight--

Meet Sophie Rose

From Sophie Rose: My dad was working a lot and I was living in a crate for many hours a day. I wasn’t able to get out and do my business, and I was, in general, just lonely.

Finally, I had a talk with my dad and told him about Lone Star Bulldog Club Rescue. I told him how they could find a girl like me a new family ~ one who would give me the time and attention I need.

I am 9 years old and some say I’m a train wreck! My tail pocket was quite large and badly infected and my tail had to be amputated. I had some tumors, large skin tags and several rotten teeth that all had to be removed.

From Foster Mom: Who’s ready for this sweet angel in their lives? Gorgeous, sweet, loving, and a GREAT cuddler- those all describe Sophie Rose. She will look deep into your eyes while you’re speaking, like she’s hanging on every word you say.

Sophie is doing great in her foster home. She’s as sweet as she looks and is an expert snuggler! She’s working on potty training, but does really well, as long as she’s taken out regularly. She does great with all other dogs, big or small, boys or girls, but most of all, she just wants to be with her humans.

For more information on Sophie Rose, check out her page on our website.

Thank You North Texas Giving Day!

The annual North Texas Giving Day was held recently on September 23. We had an amazing and record breaking day. We received donations from 257 donors for a total of $34,783. We sincerely thank everyone who participated in any way and at any level for your help and support. All funds go toward paying vet bills for the Bulldogs in our care.

Training Bullytin #11:

Are Ready for the Holidays?

Is Your Bulldog?

January is always a busy time for dog trainers. Why? Well, the calls usually go something like this,

“My dog bit Uncle Burrhus when he tried to pull him off the sofa over Thanksgiving”... or ...

“We spent Christmas in the ER because my dog jumped on Grandma and knocked her down”...and ...

”My son put his trick-or-treat candy on the table and Little Albert ate it all and got very sick.”

If your bully is not prepared for the holidays festivities you may be making a call very similar to one of these. How do you prevent this kind of holiday hysterics? Start training now!

Up and Off Furniture

If I had a dime for every bulldog who growled, snarked, snapped, or bit when someone tried to dislodge him from his preferred spot on the sofa I could make a very large donation to Lone Star Bulldog Club Rescue. While I’d love to make that donation, I’d rather it not be from naughty bullies. Prepare your dogs for the need to make room for Uncle Burrhus by teaching him to come off the furniture on cue.

This video from Sarah Walsh shows how to train this simple behavior. Https://youtu.be/QqL3zJSCm7g

Jumping Up

Whether you have a five pound chihuahua or a sixty-five pound bulldog teaching your dog to keep “Four on the Floor” is important. For the smaller kids this is just a matter of manners and impulse control. But for big bullies this is a matter of safety. Nobody wants to be the one whose dog knocked Grandma off her rocker.

Atta Pup! provides step-by-step instructions for training here https://youtu.be/ EMeT6sy0lVU

Manage Counter Surfing

Teaching your dog not to drag his nose along the edge of tables and counters in search of reachable delights is about more than just manners- it’s about safety! For this reason, no matter how well trained the pup in question is, I advice clients to manage them during holiday meals.

Why? First, holiday meals tend to be novel and a bit special. Your pup may have been trained to resist the kids’ peanut butter and jelly sandwiches dangling off their highchair trays, but a full turkey carcass inches from the edge of the holiday table is another story.

Second, you want to spend your time enjoying your company, not thinking about what the dog might get into. Management with a couple well placed baby gates or a timely treat scatter in the backyard can make the difference between calm and catastrophe.

Final Tips

Set your bully up for success.

Start training now! But if you get busy and forget to start training until two days before company arrives, then you can not expect your pup to have mastered the skill. Instead, provide adequate management and plan for next holiday season.

Humans need manners too.

Tell your guests that Rugaas has been trained to leave people alone when they are eating at the table and offering him morsels will undermine all your hard work.
No guest should tug and pull on a dog that is not their own. Keep an eye on Uncle Burrhus and let him know you will be happy to handle anything that needs to be done with your pup.

Always keep an eye on dogs and children.

Talk with children and their parents about playing with your pup. While your children may be educated on the proper handling of pets, visiting youngsters may not.
Watch your bully’s body language for any signs of stress. www.ispeakdog.org have excellent information on dog body language.

If you think your dog may not be comfortable with unknown children, then let them rest in another room with a turkey and mashed potatoes stuffed Kong.

If you need advice about holiday manners and safety, or any other training, I’m happy to help.

Jenelle Bell, CTC, CPDT-KA, Certified Fear Free Professional

Your Dog’s Champion

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Could You Be a Temporary Foster?

Authored by Gabby, LSBCR alumna and frequent contributor to this newsletter

Volunteering, as food or wine tasting, works best in small amounts. Hosting a Bulldog for a short time parallels those experiences.

To invoke the inquisitive canine perspective, have you bipeds ever considered housing a deserving Bullidog on a temporary basis? You may not be able to entertain a long-term visitor for many valid reasons. Everyone understands that. We Bulldogs crave a loving, safe, and Bulldog friendly haven when our foster or adoptive parents must travel or discharge other obligations. We depend upon your good graces.

We will not stay long. The memories of institutional boarding swamps our souls with terrors of previous abuse. LSBCR volunteers champion our cause, so they make it easy for you to welcome us.

LSBCR peeps will provide all the accoutrements, food and med regimes, crates, bowls, beds, blankies, toys, behavioral narratives (the doggy equivalent Seinfeld’s of yadda, yada, yadda), whatever you need,

Your service in the assistance of us precious Bulldogs epitomizes the LSBCR “raison d’etre”. We loving creatures need your continuum of care that makes our lives so wonderful.

If you need more information on volunteering as a temporary or full-time foster, please see this page on our website.

Thank you for helping. Love, Gabby.

Amazon Wish List

Our standard Amazon Wish List is still active as well. Check out http://amzn.to/2dUQRXL. Items purchased through that list will ship directly to us. This is a great way to donate items to our fosters and their foster dogs during the year.

Ways You Too Can Help Rescue!

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There are a host of Volunteer Opportunities.

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Upcoming Events . . .

Pizza Paw-ty

Sunday, October 24

2:00PM - 5:00 PM

Campus’s Restaurant in Ft. Worth

6150 Camp Bowie Blvd

We're having a little get-together with a few of our favorite things: Bulldogs, pizza and YOU!

We'll be visiting Campisi's in Fort Worth and we hope you can swing by for a quick bite. We're inviting our foster families, so some foster dogs may be in attendance.

You'll also be able to meet some of our volunteers to learn more about our rescue program and ask your Bulldog-specific questions.

If you have a buddy who is considering a new dog, bring him along so he can be indoctrinated to the magic of the Bulldog breed.

We'll be at Campisi's located at 6150 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76116 on Sunday, Oct. 24, from 2 to 5 p.m.

SPECIAL NOTE: We're still taking ALL precautions to keep everyone safe for this gathering! We'll be outside on the patio and masks and social distancing are still recommended.

Many thanks to our friends at Campisi's in Fort Worth for hosting this gathering for us!

Bulldog Bonanza

Sunday, November 7

1:00PM - 4:00PM

Bar 2909 in Ft. Worth

2909 Morton St.

Please join us for another Bulldog bonanza! We'll be visiting BAR 2909 - West 7th Fort Worth and we want you to come out too. Stop by to say hello to the cutest Bulldogs around ~ some of the foster dogs of Lone Star Bulldog Club Rescue.

You'll also be able to meet some of our volunteers to learn more about our program and ask your Bulldog-specific questions.

If you have a buddy who is considering a new dog, bring him along so he can be indoctrinated to the magic of the Bulldog breed.

We'll be at Bar 2909 at 2909 Morton Street in Fort Worth on Sunday, Nov. 7 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Many thanks to our friends at Bar 2909 for hosting this get-together for us!

Pizza Paw-ty

Sunday, November 21

2:00PM - 5:00 PM

Campus’s Restaurant in Plano

8100 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 101

We're having a little get-together with a few of our favorite things: Bulldogs, pizza and YOU!

We'll be visiting Campisi's in the Frisco/Plano area and we hope you can swing by for a quick bite. We're inviting our foster families, so some foster dogs may be in attendance.

You'll also be able to meet some of our volunteers to learn more about our rescue program and ask your Bulldog-specific questions.

If you have a buddy who is considering a new dog, bring him along so he can be indoctrinated to the magic of the Bulldog breed.

We'll be at Campisi's located at 8100 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 101, Plano, TX 75024 on Sunday, Nov. 21, from 2 to 5 p.m.

SPECIAL NOTE: We're still taking ALL precautions to keep everyone safe for this gathering! We'll be outside on the patio and masks and social distancing are still recommended.

Many thanks to our friends at Campisi's for hosting this gathering for us!