Understanding Romanian Dogs & Their Quirky Ways

Learn Why & How Romanian Dogs are Different to British dogs and What this Means for You as an Adopter

Course Summary

A short mini course to help adopters of Romanian rescue dogs gain a better understanding of who their new family member is, why they are different to British dogs and what this may mean for them as pet parents.

One of the most common things that can cause major problems for new or even existing adopters is not having any knowledge of how and why their Romanian family member is different.

Even very experienced dog guardians have regularly admitted to me that they didn't realise Romanian dogs were different and weren't given access to this information, which resulted in them struggling to know the best way to settle or help their new rescue dogs.

When experiencing problems with Romanian dogs, this information can be invaluable in approaching things in a slightly different way to take into account a Romanian Dog's Point of View.

Course Content

Understanding Romanian Dogs
14 Lessons
- Welcome & Intro
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- Meet Your Dog
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- Why & How Romanian Dogs are Different to British Dogs
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- Different Types of Dogs & Different Potential for Problems
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- You Can't Rush Nature!
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- Recognise Your Dogs Instinctive Needs
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- Romanian Dogs & Fear
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- Why are so many Romanian Dogs Fearful or Wary of Men
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- Romanian Dogs and Going for Walks
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- Why Are So Many Foreign Rescues Reactive to Dogs
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- Why Bribing or Luring is often Ineffective
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- Understanding Stress & Stress Stacking is Important for Living with Romanian Dogs
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- Romanian Dogs can Imprint in an Instant!
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- A quick Word about 'Stubbornness'
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Things that Can Impact on Your Dogs Behaviour & Well Being
5 Lessons
- What might impact on your dogs behaviour
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- Additional things that might affect your dog
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- Romanian Dogs & Weather
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- A little more info on lunar cycles
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- Flooring & It's Potential Impact on How Your Dog Feels
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LGD's: Livestock Guardian Dogs
5 Lessons
- What is an LGD (Livestock Guardian Dog)
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- The Correct Behaviour in Front of Livestock Guardian Dogs
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- Livestock Guardian Dogs in Action
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- Brenda Negri Talks About Livestock Guardians
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- Ritualised Aggressive Behaviour for Conflict Avoidance
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Some General Tips for Adopters
5 Lessons
- What Does Holding Space Mean & Why is it Important
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- The Key to Less Stress as an Adopter
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- Why Love is Not All They Need
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- 7 Essential Elements You Need to Know & Remember
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- Be Careful Who You Take Advice From
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What Next?
2 Lessons
- Where to get Help
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- Did you enjoy this mini-course?
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Meesh Masters

Hello! My name is Meesh Masters, founder and business owner of The Dog’s Point of View. I've been working with dogs in a professional capacity for over 20 years, with over 10 years working exclusively with Romanian and overseas rescue dogs and their families. My mission is to help adopters and canine professionals truly understand and support these more naturally evolved dogs through one-to-one consultations, home study courses, webinars, workshops, and my Adopters Coaching Group - the leading online resource for Romanian and overseas rescue dog support.

My journey with natural world dogs began in 2015 when I started fostering and supporting new adopters. It quickly became clear that Romanian dogs were different from UK-born dogs. Their lineage - shaped by street life and natural selection - means they rely heavily on instinct and don’t always respond to conventional training methods.

Learning to work with them in a way that respected their nature changed everything for me, and I’ve been sharing that knowledge ever since.

Today, I’m proud to be Patron of Cloud K9 Rescue and Annie’s Trust and provide advice to several other rescue organisations. I also run the Romanian Rescue Pro Trainers Program for qualified trainers to learn more about working with overseas rescues.

Everything I do is focused on working holistically to support both the human and canine ends of the lead. I use only fear free, force free, and positive reinforcement approaches and my goal is always to help adopters and professionals both understand, and work with the true nature of these amazing dogs - in a way that aligns with who and how they are as individuals, rather than ignoring or trying to suppress what makes them who they are.

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Judith Meurs

Great insight in our Rommies

Loved this course! I gained a lot of insight in the WHY of our dogs behaviours. A great course, in a great way, for a very decent price. Even while I'm Dutch, it was easy to follow! I'm really going to look for other great courses on this page!

2 years ago

Ali Stickler

Great bite size course

This is a fab curse for anyone who is thinking of adopting a free-ranging dog giving an insight into how and why they may be different from a pet companion dog. Would recommend, well worth the money.

3 years ago

Janeen Warman

Essential course for all adopters of Romanian dogs!

I not only recommend this course to all of my own clients with street dogs, I have also taken the course myself & can say it is an absolute must that adopters have this information at the beginning of their journey & new life with their dog. The information is fantastic, in depth but also easy to follow & will help you understand the sensitivities of these beautiful dogs. Trust me when I say that if you take the time to understand them, the bond you can achieve & the love they will give you is beyond measure. Meesh really knows what she is talking about, she is also very generous in her coaching group with the resources & support she provides.

4 years ago

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