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Its so wonderful to see what was such a fearful dog, enjoying playing with her super Uncle Si (aka sociable dog) and learning to be a dog.

Lovely to see. She just didn't get playing, and playing with balls before

Love the waggy tail 🐾💜🤨

What a lovely walk, Ripley Dog 💕🐾🐾

I'm a cat owner and really don't want a dog of my own but it's still interesting to hear what makes dogs tick. Pity you can't give me any tips on stopping my cat scratching where she shouldn't though.

Great podcast, thank you. I met a man out walking one day, we both had dogs and his was sniffing away as they all do. The man said to me… ‘ I don’t mind, after all, it’s his walk not mine ‘. What a wonderful thing to say. 💕🐾🐾

Wish Id heard these podcasts before a got a dog.

Does this apply to cats too?

Really helpful, thank you. Our latest rescue dog was terrified of going in the car. I happened to take her to a local National Trust park one day for her first long walk (not lead or harness trained when we first adopted her so it was a few weeks before we could do that) and she absolutely loved the park walk. She was never in the least bit worried again about going in the car, and now 18 months on stops by the car when we pass it on the street. I'm yet to work out the vet fear thing, but as avoids people she doesn't know that may take a bit longer ....

Having a fearful dog has been the most challenging thing I have done...but wonderful see small improvements.

Thank you for this and your podcasts, which I definitely find helpful. I have been following Sophie as we also have a Romanian rescue. Whilst not quite as nervous as Sophie, his history (born and spent most of his first year in a shelter where he saw men kill one of his siblings, a failed adoption and two foster placements before we adopted him) meant he was very anxious at first. He has improved massively but we are still working on his nervousness around my husband and his anxiety when approached by other dogs, particularly those not on a lead where his first instinct is to run away. It is reassuring to know that other adopters have good days and bad days and for your insights into his behaviour.

I’m literally obsessed with Sophie

Helpful and in a way comforting. A lot of work to be done on my part it seems . . .

Great podcast & explanation. My goodness I see next week is resource guarding - Ive a cocker spaniel and the list he ferociously guards is endless - sadly. A real problem.

Great stuff on secure base. Id fallen for the fail as a leader . . .

My Romanian rescue is fine with dogs, on or off the lead. But is absolutely terrified of children, bikes, joggers, scooters, random walkers...even the sound of children's voices is enough to put her into panic mode. We have been changing direction and taking her preferred route (which is usually back home). She literally looks round for her exits. We just go with her flow.

Great podcast 👏 thank you.also love Lily Cockapoos top tips 😂

Superb very informative ❤

Good to see you back here. Terrific introduction, looking forward to the next one!

How beautiful to see Sophie confident enough to play with 'her human': the results of endless patience, understanding of what she needs to blossom into the dog she is growing into, and love.

How did you tighten the harness after this? My dog would definitely try to escape!

How did you progress from this to making the harness secure on her so it was tight enough? I have spent hundreds on trainers but still haven't got anywhere with going out although my dog is now otherwise v trusting and loves cuddles from people she knows well. I have a Hungarian street rescue and after 2 years still haven't got a lead or harness on! Getting desperate for how to progress!

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How is she doing? I think of her… and you… often. Just want you all to be happy and settled!!! You have done amazing things with her .. but so rewarding ❤

I don't know if my comment was sent - if so apologies for repeating. We brought an adored dog, Roxy, back to the UK from Cluj Napoca. She lived until the age of 18. She looked almost identical to Sophie, other than having a short tail, and had very similar mannerisms. I'd love to share a photo and some of her characteristics . . .

I had an adorable dog, Roxy, whom we rescued from Cluj Napoca in 2008. She lived 17.5years and is the absolute image of Sophie (other than having a short tail) and shared many of her habits and mannerisms. I'd love to share a photo and perhaps some of her progress when she arrived in London . . .

She's so good with it......very brave. Just one suggestion.....can you change the harness for one that sits in a v-shape on her chest rather than straight across her chest which will restrict her shoulder movement. It will be far more comfortable and won't cause any damage. Keep up the good work Sophie and humans 👏

She’s getting more adorable by the day🧡🩷

I always enjoy the slightly bemused look on dogs' faces during this sort of training, as if they're thinking 'Well, you can keep putting this thing over my head if you want to, but I hope you realise it's really weird behaviour on your part'

Wonderful to see, well done Sophie and Sociable Dog!!

Amor vincit omnia.

So lovely to watch ❤

Wonderful! Sophie seems very contented, just keeping a keen eye on the treats! She looks like she could have stayed there all day...🙂

Beautiful Sophie

Oh how wonderful ❤

Well done, Soph! 👏🏻👏🏻

Oh this is going so well😊

Awesome Sophie

Those ears 😍

Makes my heart sing ♥️

Don’t miss the credits!

Such a clever girl.

It’s just so wonderful to see her just being a dog! So happy and that waggy tail!

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Absolutely beautiful, I’m crying right now happy tears. You are all doing such great job with Sophie ❤

What a joy that was to watch. I love seeing how much she has come on 😍Cracking video production too👍 😂 X

I like the fact that you, Rory, and Diane are treating her with so much respect. Just like another human. And so adorably teaching her things as if she was a human baby! The patience, care, love, and respect you give her is so motivating to see. Sophie is undoubtedly a cutie pie! She is smart too! 😊

Beautiful ❤️she is doing so well at her own pace.

Is there a reason why you don’t get down to Sophie’s level to give her the belly rubs? All that bending can’t be good for your back! Well done on all the good work you’ve done with Sophie!

This is just pure joy. Lovely Sophie has come such a long way thanks to Rory, the Prof and Uncle Si.