By Meghan Danahey
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MARS HILL, North Carolina (WLOS) — There is a dog in Madison County who has actually invested his entire life assisting other dogs. You may all him a “master” of mentor dogs how to simply be themselves and play.
Pit bull with a function: Dog who’s assisted others for many years now has own container list
Asheville location animal behaviorist Trish McMillan says he’s her finest assistant. Theodore has a propensity for understanding which dogs require him. Trish says he can repair dogs that bark and lunge on a leash.
“When he was younger, he could match his play style with any dog,” she says. “He can bring a shy dog out of his shell. If it’s a rowdy dog, he can keep up! If a dog shows aggression, Theo can diffuse it instantly.”
‘Fire-breathing demon’ dog went back to shelter for 3rd time He has actually assisted numerous dogs over the last 9 years with Trish. He has that propensity with individuals, too.
“I take him to the coffee shop in Mars Hill and he will look at all the students coming in and he will figure out who’s having a bad day,” Trish says. “He will zero in on them and try to make eye contact. He’ll give them a little ‘woof’ and try to make them come over to make friends with him.”
Now Theo might utilize a little help from everybody else. He’s combating hemangiosarcoma, a hard cancer for dogs. Early on after the medical diagnosis, they did a great deal of taking a trip attempting to alter individuals’s minds about bully types. Now that he is a year and a half into the illness, they wish to remain near home and do things that make him happy.
Number one on Theo’s container list today? Trish says, “going for a ride in a motorcycle sidecar!” If you can help make that dream become a reality or have other tips for Theo’s container list, you can visit his Facebook page.
Listen to some other things that make Theo happy listed below:
Trish says the following things are certainly on Theo’s container list:
Ride in a motorbike sidecar Have a hamburger prepared on the grill that I don’t need to share Have a salmon sushi roll made simply for me. Ride in a boat on a great day (no swimming!) Sniff all the smells in a soap shop Change somebody’s mind about dogs from combating cases Eat a steak! Make pals with Kindi Cat Ride in a convertible on a great day Eat an entire piece of pizza, not simply the “bones”
They reside on Pibble Hill Farm in Mars Hill. Trish has actually recued chickens, horses goats and cats. Theo is pals with all however one cat, and he’s still dealing with that!
It is Theo’s objective in life to make pals with all people and animals. When they are out in public together, Trish utilizes the chance to put a positive spin on pit bulls and bully types. She says, “when someone says it’s all about how a dog is raised, you’re condemning dogs like Theo.”
The man who abused Theo and over 100 dogs on his property got 8 years in jail for dogfighting. Trish worked the 2014 case in Alabama. After his last day on the chain, Theo became her primary assistant. She said you might simply put him with any other dog and Theo would determine how to get them to play.
“He is a sweet, sweet soul and a really special guy and I hope he keeps beating this cancer diagnosis for a long time.”
If you require aid with an animal behavioral issue and want to connect to Trish, you can take a look at her website HERE.
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