Eager to Please

Derek has learned three extra commands: shake, bow and kiss! He is a very intelligent fella, and doing great. This past week, he did show and tell in front of the whole dorm and scored perfect 10s on all but two commands. One of those was because he was too eager to do it! He kept jumping "off" the chairs before being told to, but he's working on waiting to show off how good he is at his commands. Especially if there's food involved! Then he'll knock 'em out of the park. 

He has been perfecting his commands and continues to open up more and more to his training team, but still uses caution with new people. But once he gets to know you, he is very friendly - especially if you have treats! The way to a hound's heart is through his stomach, truly. 

So as much as Derek is doing great with his commands, his trainer is even more confident that he will master his place in his forever family due to his eagerness to please, and most of all his eagerness to love once he's gotten to know you!