Healing is a Pack Affair

Nick working with River on crate.
Thank you Carrie & Donna for the crate!

Nick Martinez has been working 24/7 for weeks with our boy Ke-ola. He has transformed a scared, abused, unsocialized, street dog into a balanced, well-behaved, confident pack member. Ke-ola is doing so well now that Nick even uses him to help other dogs in their healing process! 

Nick working with River on treadmill.
Thank you Donna Mason & Debbie Herber!

Nick has been working with Ke-ola and each human member of our pack individually and as a group. He has also made several home visits to help us prepare our other two dogs for Ke-ola's homecoming. He has been patient, focused and encouraging every step of the way. My family and I feel blessed to have Nick, Kiannah and his amazing rehab pack to help us. 

Ke-ola doing a pack walk with Nick and some of his special rehabilitation pack. 

These are some hardworking and beautifully balanced canines. Nice job Nick!

Ke-ola enjoying an off leash walk with Nick. The difference in our boy's state of mind and emotional balance is remarkable.

Today marks the first time that Ke-ola and his canine sisters have ever been together. It was a monumental day for all of us. We had been waiting for this day for almost two years. It is amazing what can happen with love, courage, determination and a willingness to grow and change. 

Nick and I walking my pack together for the first time ever.

Nick walking my pack and keeping them calm and balanced throughout.

River & Ke-ola bonding in the shade.

Once we were done with treadmills, individual walks and our pack walk, Nick brought River and Ke-ola into the back yard and let them vibe each other out. It was very touching to see what a gentleman Ke-ola has become. He gave River her space and even calmly let her drink from the water bowl before he did. (Prior to Ke-ola's rehab the sound of a dog drinking from a water bowl would trigger anxiety and he would react poorly) This boy has found his center and his confidence.

Sky still needed more work before socializing freely with Ke-ola. We are on it and look forward to helping Sky find her center like her bother Ke-ola. 

Thank you for visiting. Wishing you and your pack Peace today and everyday.  

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