Brodie

Brodie is a fox red Labrador, from a long line of working gun dogs. He was 'an accident' in that he and his 11 litter mates were not planned, his mother being 8 years old when they were born, by emergency ceasarian. After checking they were all ok, she rejected them. The sire of the litter was still involved, teaching them all the wild things daddy dogs do.

He was very cute, lively and interested, we were advised

'He is the cleverest of the bunch, you will have trouble!'

We have had dogs for 30 years, we knew what we were doing, there would be no trouble. HAH!

After working with a couple of trainers, i sent Linnéa a begging letter in June 2017, Brodie was nearly 7 months old.

At the time, our main problem was how easily he became over excited, therefore, difficult to manage. Being around other dogs could be a nightmare. Pulling, barking, jumping up and generally being a nuisance to all around. If he was loose, he would jump up on strangers.

On her first visit, Linnéa assessed the problem ......us! Our interactions with Brodie were a huge part of the difficulty we were having. So, our training began with a carefully worked out plan prepared by Linnéa. Progress was slow, one step forward, two back. The situation became 'critical' when our grandson arrived. Brodie veered between curiosity, 'jealousy' and seeing the baby as a toy (he is very destructive with his toys).

Linnéa was asked back and we began again (or so it felt.)

In April 2018, he at last got a place with Gregor and began his walks, twice a week. With this input and the training plan, progress was faster.

As a result, we are seeing just what he is capable of. We are in a place with him we did not imagine we could reach.  

He is, as are we, a work in progress but now life with Brodie is a joy.

Thank you Linnéa and Gregor for this wonderful gift.

- Linda & Philip