Swap Week Sweetie

This week was swap week, when the trainers have the dogs go with a different training team to check for separation anxiety and to see if they will perform their commands for different people. Ernest did very well! He did his commands without any hesitation and showed no signs of separation anxiety. In fact, he was friendly, trusting, and welcoming to all four trainers on his swap week team.

His only challenge area was his leash pulling during walking, since he really likes to go! He loves playing with toys and is very good at releasing them when told to “give” them up, especially with some kibble or treats as an incentive! He also gave up his food bowl to his trainer without issue and ignored his trainer’s hand in his bowl while he was eating. With his outgoing, playful yet easygoing attitude, his swap week trainer expects that Ernest will quickly become a cherished member of his new forever family lickety split!