A Story of Transformation and the Power of Games: Meet Alice and Bonnie

What do you do when the dog you’ve waited so long for doesn’t fit the dream you imagined? What happens when love, commitment, and good intentions don’t seem to be enough? For Alice, the journey with Bonnie began with hope - and quickly spiralled into overwhelm. Bonnie was a newly rehomed rescue dog with a difficult past, intense reactivity, and challenges that felt bigger than anything Alice and her partner had ever faced. Walks became frightening. Visitors became impossible. Sleep was rare. And the weight of responsibility was constant. Then came devastating news: Bonnie needed major orthopaedic surgery. And with her behaviour struggles, even that came with heartbreaking questions about whether it was fair - or even safe - to go on. This video tells the real story behind our Christmas film. It’s the honest, unfiltered journey of a dog and her people standing at a crossroads and choosing to keep going. Not through quick fixes or force, but by learning to understand why Bonnie was struggling, and how to help her feel safe, calm, and capable in a world that overwhelmed her. Through games-based training, Alice discovered a way to build skills, confidence, and connection - one small step at a time. Progress wasn’t linear. There were setbacks, doubts, and hard days. But slowly, those moments added up to something extraordinary. Today, Bonnie enjoys calm walks, settles happily at home and even plays safely with other dogs - something that once felt unimaginable. This is Bonnie’s story so far. But more than that, it’s a story shared by so many dog owners who have felt lost, overwhelmed, and unsure where to turn. If you’ve ever wondered whether things could be different for you and your dog this story is for you. 🎄 This video sits alongside our Christmas film and shows the journey behind the scenes - the real experiences, the real doubts, and the real transformation made possible through games-based training. 🔗 Related ▶ Watch our Christmas film: https://youtu.be/ApAmwHbckV0?si=fDN1AI29WppdtOah ▶ Learn more about games-based training: https://absolute-dogs.com/pages/our-methodology