Enzo first arrived at Best Friends in June of 2005.  He was found wandering behind Dogtown's Clinic looking pittifully lost.  He was considered semi feral when he first arrived, but through the hard work and committment of the many Caregivers he has had over the years, Enzo has really come out of his shell!  Enzo still gets nervous when he is in unfamiliar surroundings, but he loves going on walks and outings with the volunteers who come to see him. 

Enzo is a 6 year old Flat Coat Collie mix, and he is most definitely a 'herder'.  Any time we introduce someone new to Enzo's run, he feels the need to nip at their heels if they are runnning the fence or if they try to leave the run without him.  Enzo had hip surgery a couple of years ago and twice a week we take him to hydrotherapy to keep his muscles strong.  Enzo is also terrified of thunderstorms!

Enzo's nervous little coyote stare.

 

Anybody have any info on this cutie? I saw him from the road when we were there in January but didn't get a chance to meet him.

I spent a little time in his run this weekend, just doing some sweeping and mopping. His run-mate Pogo was very, very friendly, jumping and licking, but Enzo was too concerned with sprinting up and down the length of the fence barking at his neighbor Chico. Actually both Enzo and Pogo were running and barking, but Pogo was willing to stop for cuddles. Enzo was focused on Chico and wouldn't stop for anything except a quick drink of water every few minutes.

So unfortunately I didn't get a chance to get to know him either, though he wasn't bothered by having us in his run sweeping the sand off the concrete.

I spent a little time in his run this weekend, just doing some sweeping and mopping. His run-mate Pogo was very, very friendly, jumping and licking, but Enzo was too concerned with sprinting up and down the length of the fence barking at his neighbor Chico. Actually both Enzo and Pogo were running and barking, but Pogo was willing to stop for cuddles. Enzo was focused on Chico and wouldn't stop for anything except a quick drink of water every few minutes.

So unfortunately I didn't get a chance to get to know him either, though he wasn't bothered by having us in his run sweeping the sand off the concrete.

Thanks for the info. I wanted to check him out in November when I go back to BF, but thought I could get some scoop before then.

Great news!!!....  Enzo has been approved to go on sleepovers with volunteers!!!  For those of you that have kept track of Enzo over the years, this is a very big deal.  He is currently restricted to on property sleepovers though.  So that means if you are staying in the cabins or cottages, we're asking for your help!  Enzo is still nervous when he gets away from his comfort zone, but since he has been doing so well on 'on property outings' with volunteers, this is just the next natural step for him.  Also the next step toward him finding his forever home!

For those of you who know Enzo.... this next picture is unbelievable at best.  Enzo is completely terrified of thunder storms.  We always know one is coming because Enzo begins pacing an panting like a mad man, then eventually he goes and hides in his dog house until even the remaining overcast sky's are clear.  Well, we have found and natural remedy that helps him considerably.  The essence therapy comes in a spray bottle and it is called "Drama Trauma".  The maker is BlackWing Farms and their web site is www.blackwingfarms.com   It was something that was donated to Best Friends by the maker and we decided "...what the heck, let's give it a shot".   As you can see below, this is Enzo laying outside his run as a thunderstorm rolls in.  This has NEVER happened before!  I'm still in shock!  We've been using this spray on him for over a month now, and the results are the same ever time... Enzo has remains calm and he's not hiding in his dog house when the weather turns bad!  Absolutely Amazing!!!!

jsexton:

Enzo is completely terrified of thunder storms.  - -  Well, we have found and natural remedy that helps him considerably.  The essence therapy comes in a spray bottle and it is called "Drama Trauma".  It was something that was donated to Best Friends by the maker and we decided "...what the heck, let's give it a shot".   As you can see below, this is Enzo laying outside his run as a thunderstorm rolls in.  This has NEVER happened before!  I'm still in shock!  We've been using this spray on him for over a month now, and the results are the same ever time... Enzo has remains calm and he's not hiding in his dog house when the weather turns bad!  Absolutely Amazing!!!!

Do you give it to him everyday or just when a storm is coming in?  I have the same problem with one of my dogs.  I tried something called Comfort Zone and it really helps her if she is in the room where it is plugged in.  We have been having a lot of thunderstorms here in Texas this past week and poor Bailee has been a basket case.

Thanks,

Cathy

We mainly put it on if there is overcast skies or if we know a thunderstorm is coming.  It's funny, because Enzo always knows way before we do when a storm is coming.  So if we even have a hint of rain, we spray it on.  And we've found that putting it on once every hour keeps him calm throughout.  If we only do it once, after about an hour or so he starts to pant again and get anxious.  I'm still honestly shocked at how well it works for him.  If I didn't see it for myself, I wouldn't have believed it!

jsexton:

We mainly put it on if there is overcast skies or if we know a thunderstorm is coming.  It's funny, because Enzo always knows way before we do when a storm is coming.  So if we even have a hint of rain, we spray it on.  And we've found that putting it on once every hour keeps him calm throughout.  If we only do it once, after about an hour or so he starts to pant again and get anxious.  I'm still honestly shocked at how well it works for him.  If I didn't see it for myself, I wouldn't have believed it!

Thanks.  That definitely sounds promising!  I'll start looking for it!

Cathy

 

Carolyn, thanks for letting me know that people were posting here about problems with Alerts.

 

Please post any questions or problems about the Network to the Forum on the Network Support group:

http://network.bestfriends.org/groups/techcentral/default.aspx

 

The Alerts problem is system-wide, and I've reported it.

 

Thanks.

 

 

Is Enzo still only doing on property sleepovers?  I'll be there next week for 5 nights, but I'll be staying in town.  I got to spend a little time with Enzo in April and really liked him.  I'm a sucker for the shy dogs and now that Bramble is being fostered I'll need to find another shy one for a sleepover.

Mike

FYI there is another remedy that is natural from Bach flowers it is called Rescue Remedy, and has been very very helpful with the thunder storms and my poor Reno who totally freeks out just a few drops is all it takes. You can get it at most health food stores.. Good to hear Enzo is coming along well. HUGS @ KISSES  to all..

I had the pleasure of taking Enzo for a walk last week and got this great shot of him. Most of the dogs I walked didn't want to stop for me to take a picture but this guy said, "I'm ready for my close-up!"