Desmond is a healthy, one year old French Bulldog, with  emphasis on the “Bully” in Bulldog. He was surrendered to the FBVillage by a loving owner who just was not prepared to handle a dog that needs a strong pack leader. Desmond demonstrates very pronounced source guarding and location guarding behavior that, if not properly redirected, can result in Desmond's becoming aggressive.

No need to worry, after a careful on site evaluation of the young dog, FBVillage decided to  give Desmond a chance and enrolled him in “Bully Boot-Camp” in Maryland in a foster home with the requisite training skills to work with a difficult dog. While taking lessons in Civilization 101, Desmond is making the best of his new situation, and we hear he is getting along fabulously with the resident Frenchie and Boston Terrier, not to mention too many cats to count.

Desmond is a high energy, goofy young Frenchie who loves to clown around most of the time. Our tough little guy is also showing his soft side... He lets the resident cats groom him, sleep with him, and rub all over him.

While in foster care, Desmond has already displayed some guarding of his food, toys, and sleeping area, as was expected. However. he is responding well to the idea that these items are in fact, not his, and no matter how big the temper tantrum is, this little boy will not always get to keep what he wants. All spoiled kids need to learn this, and Desmond is no different!

We are not sure how long Desmond’s stint in Bully Boot Camp will be, but he will need lots of support to get through! Just like in the US Military, our four-legged cadets in Bully Boot Camp thrive on care packages. Desmond needs help to pay for even the essentials, a cot to sleep on, and 2 squares a day. He also needs help with the proper uniform: a leash, collar, and training equipment. And hey, all soldiers need to be rewarded for their hard work, so treats and toys would be much appreciated.  If you can spare even a few dollars to go towards getting this boy on the right track, it would be much appreciated!