Vindicated Companion Solutions
What is Vindicated Companion Solutions?
Vindicated Companion Solutions (VCS) offers guidance and support to pet parents who are facing the prospect of surrendering their animal to a shelter, or rehoming their pet because they think there is no alternative.
This is a judgement free zone. That means we are compassionate and understanding towards pet parents who find themselves in need of assistance.
Contact us today at solutions@vindicatedrescue.org for more information on our VCS program.
BEHAVIOR SOLUTIONS
how can vcs help?
When you love a dog who displays behaviors that are worrisome to you, and possibly dangerous towards people, other animals, or themselves, how do you help them? Especially when you feel like you've tried everything? We know what it's like to feel helpless, and it's not a good place to be.
VPBR has changed the way we approach behavior intervention. Rather than trying to train away negative reactions to triggers, we have started looking into medical and emotional reasons for them first.
We are now working in partnership with Animal Behavior Wellness Center to figure out why our dogs, whether they're our personal dogs or foster dogs, act out the way they do. We've been doing this for about a year, and our success rate with treatment plans has been high. We are not behavior professionals, we are just people who really love dogs, so handing the responsibility of determining what kind of treatment our animals need is a huge relief.
If you need help for your dog, reach out to us at solutions@vindicatedrescue.org
Alum Robyn and new friend, Admiral. With the help of veterinary behaviorists, we were able to reduce Robyn’s anxiety and reactivity. Admiral had undiagnosed pain which caused him to lash out towards other animals. With Dr. Pike’s expertise, she was able to properly diagnose both dogs, and without her, this photo would never have been possible!
Freedom Harness Exchange Program
We believe there is never a situation where a dogs behavior should be corrected by methods that cause physical pain, discomfort or fear. A choke collar does exactly what its name describes- it chokes the dog as punishment for pulling.
The safest option for walking a dog who tends to pull is a Freedom Harness. When dogs pull or lunge while wearing a freedom harness, the front leash attachment redirects them toward the dog walker. With a little patience and positive redirection, every walk can be a happy experience for both you and your dog.
Give us your prong or choke collar and we give you a freedom harness for FREE.
