The behaviorist reports that Sophia is doing well but hasn't worked through all of her reactivity issues yet. What does that mean? Well, she is very exuberant (!) and ill-mannered with other dogs. This manifests itself in really annoying behavior to other dogs - getting in their face, lunging, barking and nipping at them. It isn't what's defined as generalized dog aggression - in fact, the behaviorist says she isn't aggressive at all. She just doesn't know how to behave appropriately with other dogs and her behavior is off-putting to other dogs.
So, it is that behavior that the behaviorist continues to work on. Well, that, and general manners since our girl is a puppy and can be a bit on the pushy side! As you could see from one of the previous video clips, he is working on teaching her to wait at the door, be quiet when crated, and be respectful of her humans, among other things. Sophia is a smart girl and is catching on but let's face it, behavior modification is hard - that's why most of us fail to keep our new year's resolutions!
What's next for Sophia? Another month of work at the behaviorist's house. So begins our efforts to fundraise! Please help if you can!!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Meeting and Greeting...
The work with the trainer is already paying off! She is doing really well with the other dogs and is not showing signs of reactivity!
Working hard!
Our girl is learning good manners - she is learning to wait to be told to go out the front door.
BIG News!
Training has begun! Sophia has moved in with our super-duper trainer who is teaching our girl her basic manners and is working on her "over-exuberance"! 
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