Maui takes Dog Training to the City

Maui’s update: He is doing great! I have taken him many places to work on his listening skills and ability to walk on a loose leash despite distractions.

When is the Light Going to Change

I must admit when he first started seeing other dogs or a squirrel he got very excited and would try to lung towards them. He went from excitement to frustration. He became frustrated, because he couldn’t go where he wanted to go. This is when he would again try to jump up and grab the leash. Remember “Lets Go” means GO. So I just kept working him around the distractions.

I'm So Good!

He is now doing great.I took him to the training center while a class was running and he completely ignored the other dogs. Did sit and down stays while the class was walking around him. I have taken him to the city several times and he walks around like he has been doing this for years. On Saturday Karen Biddinger, a wonderful trainer that works with Alternative Canine Training took him to a dog event called Mutt Strutt Pet Expo.

The rest is her commentary of how he did:

Maui and I had a blast at the Mutt Strutt Pet Expo in Dearborn Saturday afternoon.  He’s a great dog and everyone kept coming up and complimenting us on how well behaved he was and on how beautiful he was. He was such a good boy and was so friendly with all the people and dogs. Maui made such an impression that he had his picture taken by the crew from the company  ‘Blue’ (makers of premium dog food) They put a ‘Blue’ bandana on him for the picture which made him look extremely handsome.  The pictures will eventually be displayed on Blue’s website.   So keep watching Blue’s website site for his picture! http://www.bluebuff.com/products/dogs/index.shtml.

Maui also had fun running the agility course set up for beginners.  He loved it!  Went through the tunnels like a champ and jumped through the hoops like he was an old pro.  He had so much fun and I truly enjoyed having him with me.  I fell in love with him.  He had a great day and was exhausted by the time we got home

Tucker’s First Day in the City

Dealing with city life can be scary for a country boy.

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