I like to update you guys about Gracie’s training progress from time to time. Some of you may have rescue dogs that are driving you nuts. As we all know, our little rescues are mysteries wrapped in a bundle of fur. When we adopt, we have no clue what happened in our buddy’s past and must spend the rest of their lives figuring it out.
After almost three years with us, she finally seems to be enjoying car rides. During the last few car rides, she has sat upright for a good part of the trip, instead of cowering and trembling in the corner of the seat. She popped her head out the window and felt the wind in her face when we neared the house or drove through the Biltmore Estate. (Yes, she is properly restrained.)
As I mentioned in a previous post, we recently began trying walks around the yard off leash. That has been a challenge. For the most part, she does very well. She always returns to us, even if she takes off after a rabbit or deer. Naturally, we would prefer if she did not chase animals in the first place. However, she is a dog - and a terrier at that. It is her natural instinct to chase.
Being around Angel, the next door neighbor’s puppy, has helped more than anything else we have tried with socialization. She has no choice. Angel always accompanies us on our daily walkies so she cannot be avoided. I must remember to give Angel an extra biscuit for helping us.
Of course, there is more work to be done. As I always say, enjoy those moments when training and perseverance pay off. They are truly wonderful.
Rescue Mommy
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