MJ has almost mastered "sit," and her manners are improving every day. MJ's foster mom taught her to sit for meals, and we are thankful for that! It has been a great step to help MJ learn to sit for other things.
We've learned that when MJ gets frustrated, she likes to use her mouth. By understanding that she must use other methods to get what she wants, MJ is learning to politely sit instead. The trainers are also working on her impulse control which will help with important behaviors like "leave it."
MJ likes to jump when she's excited, but is slowly learning that in order to greet people, she must remain calm with all four paws on the floor. One of our staff members who witnessed MJ while in her foster home was amazed at the positive change in her demeanor. Even though she still gets excited at times, MJ is much calmer!
MJ is such a snuggler! She is more than happy to climb up on your lap with her favorite toy. She loves to play and really enjoys treats. She is a wiggly girl and is always wagging her tail! All of the staff are in love with her. We think by now she might be sick of hearing how cute she is!
As part of working on her leash manners, MJ has been using a Freedom No-Pull Harness which helps her learn to not pull and pay more attention to her walker! This type of harness is fairly new in the training community. The leash clips from the front and allows the trainers to have much more control than a regular harness. It is a dog's natural instinct to pull when on a harness, and with the pulling sensation removed, the dog must now rely on their walker to guide them.
We've also been documenting MJ's progress with pictures and video so stay tuned for updates! Thank you for following MJ's journey!
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