One fall morning during a routine walk, I saw it coming — an approaching disaster: about 60 school-aged children heading down the sidewalk toward us. There was no time to turn back, and crossing the busy street wasn’t an option.
When you foster a rescue dog, you quickly learn that staying calm in high-pressure moments is non-negotiable. Dogs pick up on your energy — your anxiety becomes theirs. I glanced down at Bella. Despite her nerves around strangers, she had never shown aggression, and I desperately hoped she wouldn’t start today.
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