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Training Update - 052211

Bev Barker — Sat, 28 May 2011 15:01:44 +0000

Juice completed her final evaluation this week and did exceptionally well. Her trainer says Juice has set the bar very high for any future greyhounds she trains. Juice learned all of her commands so quickly.

Her trainer says as Juice’s departure date approaches she herself has become more emotional. She says it’s very hard to say goodbye to them after having them in your life. She says she’s really going to miss Juice and her awesome personality. She hopes that she finds peace and love with whoever adopts her. Juice is a wonderful, loving girl who deserves a wonderful loving home.

Training Updates - 051511

Bev Barker — Fri, 20 May 2011 21:18:40 +0000

Juice’s trainer says Juice has gotten pretty “Juiced Up “this past week. She apparently thinks she has been promoted to the Top Dog position. Her trainer says she is very comfortable and has become a bit on the bossy side. She corrects her and that seems to be working.

Juice had a sleepover with another handler this past week. Her trainer got glowing reports on her. She did wonderful! Her trainer says most of the time Juice has exceptional mannerisms. Next week she will continue working on her commands and correcting that “Diva” attitude Juice displays at times.

Training Update 050811

Mike Barrett — Sat, 14 May 2011 01:22:33 +0000

Juice is continuing to run off leash, (with kibble shaker handy) even with other dogs as long as they don't become aggressive. She really does like to run and play. Her trainer says that Juice has found her "MOJO" and is happy there but her trainer is a bit sad knowing Juice's training time is almost up, she'll miss her "goofy and playful" personality!

She loves her raw hide but her trainer says others have to be careful when removing it from Juice's clutch. She's a bit protective of it but isn't so with everyone else. Her trainer continues to work with her and the rawhide!

Training Update 050111

Mike Barrett — Mon, 09 May 2011 01:48:33 +0000

Juice has finally learned how to run off leash on the puppy field but would rather be "chilling" in the shade. Now her trainers came up with an idea to get miss Juice motivated (the treat shaker). When the other dogs are getting kibble from the shaker out comes "jealous Juice" and she will run after the shaker till she gets some. She still has a hard time playing and running with the other dogs if they get too rough but does great when she's off leash and playing with her trainer (and the kibble jar).

Juice enjoyed a weekend switchover and did well except for a warning growl while chewing her rawhide. The other trainer was giving out rawhides and another dog got too close but showed no aggression so they are going to work on Juice's manners. All in all Juices had a very fun weekend!

Training Update - 042411

Mike Barrett — Fri, 06 May 2011 01:17:11 +0000

Doggie training camp is now over it was so much fun especially sharing our knowledge with all the participants. Juice enjoyed all the extra special attention, her being a social girl and even will move another "grey" out of the way so she can get all the attention from everyone. Juice did get to socialize with an 8 month old labradoodle " Tori" who thought it was alright to hit Juice in the face and muzzle with her paws! She took it all in stride and probably was thinking "why is he hitting me when I'm a foot taller?"

Juice had her eval and did excellent on all commands although her trainer says sometimes on "stay" she'll get up to follow if she gets too far away with her treat! She continues to socialize well in the dorm with residents, staff and other dogs. She shows no sign of aggression and is really just a happy, fun, and intelligent dog!

Training Update - 041711

Bev Barker — Wed, 04 May 2011 04:40:13 +0000

This past week has been very fun and eventful for Juice and her trainer. Juice has spent most of the week socializing with other potential trainers who were attending a training camp to learn about all the aspects of being a dog handler in the program. Juice really enjoyed all the extra pampering and attention. She was even taken by an alternate trainer to the education building and to the neighboring dorm. Her trainer received great reports on Juice. She adores people and works well with different people for training exercises. She says she is a very fun dog and will be a perfect pet for her new adoptive family in her forever home.

Training Update - 041011

Bev Barker — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:41:24 +0000

Juice had a pretty quiet week. Her trainer says she likes to keep her on a pretty set routine with equal amounts of training and playtime. She did go to horticulture with another trainer and did very well in the different environment. She has mastered most of her commands provided she gets a yummy reward. She is doing fairly well with the stay and sit commands when waiting for her meals. She is improving with that every day.

Juice is beginning to show some interest in toys while in the dorm. She will chase them and fling them around. She really enjoys her squeaky. Juice would rather sit and lounge on the porch with people than run and play off leash with her fellow greyhounds. She is a very calm and fun dog to have around. Her trainer feels she has really great qualities that any family would want in their dog.

Training Update - 040311

Bev Barker — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:22:35 +0000

Juice’s new trainer thought her last dog was brilliant, but obviously Juice is vying for that title. She actually sat on her second day of scooping. She has learned down from both a sitting and standing position. She has also learned shake and lap and after her sleepover with another handler, came back doing an advanced heel with a milk bone lure. Now that most of her commands have been mastered, her trainer plans to work on consistency.

Juice continues to be a very happy dog. She shows no sign of aggression or anxiety with people or circumstances. She is a very good patient when having her ears cleaned or toenails clipped. She isn’t a huge fan of the finger brush used to clean her teeth but she will tolerate it without any attitude.

Juice hasn’t shown any real interest in running off leash or playing with toys. She prefers to walk around at her own pace just taking in sights and smells. Her trainer thinks she would do really well in a low-key chill environment with a lot of affection and lots of kibble!

Training Update - 032711

Bev Barker — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 02:25:48 +0000

Juice’s trainer says Juice is a very fun dog! She’s playful, friendly and very full of life. She has taken well to her surroundings, as well as all the people who surround her. She enjoys roaming the dorm in search of kibble and/or neck scratching. As time has gone on Juice has become more accepting to the other dogs being around her and smelling her. She plays with the other dogs in the dorm.

Juice is very easy going and tolerates fellow residents, staff and other employees without any problems. Her trainer says she began scooping her into a sitting position yesterday morning, and already, Juice is sitting on her own. She sits for her breakfast and dinner as well as snacks. She does get a bit excited about anything food related so her trainer taps her on the top of her tail to let her know she wants her to sit. Once Juice knows what her trainer wants, she sits perfectly on her own. Her trainer says she is very responsive to all her training. She is really looking forward to the weeks ahead, and knows Juice will do great!

Training Update - 032011

Bev Barker — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:08:35 +0000

Juice is a beautiful brindle female! Her trainer says she came in wagging her tail, fearless and as happy as anything!! She has had to slow down her transition because Juice just wants to go full speed! Everything about her is perfect. She loves all of the dorm residents, staff and fellow greyhounds. Her temperament thus far is excellent. Her trainer says a couple of dogs have growled at her because of her outgoing personality. She can be a bit intrusive. But Juice just takes it in stride and doesn’t show any aggression in return. She is looking forward to watching Juice grow into a wonderful pet and looks forward to seeing her in “All her glory.” This Greyhound has truly already stolen her heart!