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The Dog Behind Lucky Dog
Do you see that dog in the back? That's Scarlett, the dog that inspired Lucky Dog. To learn more and read the news article about how Scarlett was rescued, click here.
Kaila brought Scarlett home in the summer of 2020 with strict rules of, "No touch, no talk, and no eye contact." Scarlett was fearful of human interaction and would lose control of her bladder. She was almost feral and avoided people like the plague, often sleeping alone in the kitchen. It was obvious Scarlett was scared and thought the further she could keep her distance from people, the better.
So what did Kaila do? She learned about positive reinforcement and how to train her, teaching her everything she could. The more they got to know each other and what the other wanted, the less scared Scarlett was. Soon enough, Scarlett learned all the basics- sit, stay, down, up, leash skills, and more.
And one day while talking with Kim, from Peace Creek Animal Sanctuary, she asked, "Why don't you teach other people to do this?" and she had a point.
And So...
Kaila got her certification in dog training and realized her love for improving the lives of our pets and being a voice for the animals of Fort Dodge, Iowa.
With time, Scarlett began to form her personality; she loves to sneak chew bones outside, her whole body shakes when she wags her tail, she has a howl you can hear from across town, and she gives quick face kisses but we’re still careful not to overwhelm her with all the love we have to give.
Scarlett is no longer the fearful dog she was before and is now the lovable happy dog she deserves to be. After a long and hard journey, she found her home and her family and will never know a life without love again.
Scarlett was a diamond in the rough and became a symbol and example of forgiveness, unconditional love, and learning how to trust again.
Meet The Trainer
Kaila Benson
Although it all started because of Scarlett, Kaila has been an avid supporter of animals since she was a child and Scarlett gave her the inspiration and reason to do it professionally.
Kaila became certified in positive reinforcement dog training in the fall of 2021, is certified with the National Animal Control Association, and proceeds to take many continuing education classes that include dog behavior, aggression, or dog communication.