Cuddle Buddy

Week 10 has arrived!  That means it’s graduation week and time has flown by!  Alex’s inmate trainer says that it’s a week of mixed emotions.  Happiness to know that Alex is going to a forever home, mixed with a little sadness of having to say goodbye.  

Alex passed his graduation test with no problem!  They played in the big yard and he got a chance to explore as much as his little heart desired.  His inmate trainer says that Alex is a cuddle buddy and loves to get scratched.  He believes that Alex is going to make his new forever family very happy.  

Doing GREYT!

Swap week was GREYT with Alex. He had no problems with separation anxiety and Alex performed every command very well. He’s a pro at leash walking. He never pulls and stays right by your side.

Alex’s swap week trainer said Alex is very loving and he has the sweetest eyes. He gives you these looks that make you give him treats. Over all he is a great hound and he knows his forever home will love him. One more week…

Your Next Best Friend

Alex still doesn’t seem to be interested in toys.  His inmate trainer says they present them to him every day and attempt to show him how fun they are, but he just seems to think they are kind of boring.  

This week Alex has been lounging around on his bed, going through his commands, watching a little TV, and playing in the big yard.  His inmate trainer says that Alex is a loving boy!  He enjoys giving and receiving attention. His inmate trainer says that he believes Alex is going to make a wonderful companion for some lucky family. 

The Eyes Will Get Ya!

It’s official, Alex knows all of his commands!  His inmate trainer says that Alex has been doing so well with his commands that he’s getting more breaks for relaxing.  He says that Alex usually goes out into the dayroom and lays on his bed.  He seems to be taking retirement pretty seriously. 

His inmate trainer says that he believes Alex is going to make a great pet for some lucky family.  He will lay his head on his trainer’s lap and wait for scratches.  He’s been a great companion and very well mannered.  He enjoys playing with toys on his bed, but isn’t much of a toy chaser.  He’ll fetch a couple of times, but loses interest pretty quickly.  His inmate trainer says that he calls Alex a big baby. He’s just happy to have his human around.  He doesn’t mind having his nails clipped, teeth brushed and getting a bath is no big deal for him.  

The only warning Alex’s inmate trainer has is… watch for those puppy dog eyes!  He’ll use them on you to get whatever he wants and it works!  Who can resist! 

Lounge Hound

Hard to believe it’s 6 weeks into the training program already!  They had the half way point testing to see how the pups are progressing with commands and Alex did great!  He did all his basic commands with no problem!  His inmate trainer says that Alex an awesome boy!  He’s smart and loves to lounge around.  He soaks up attention like a sponge and loves kibble! 

Alex’s inmate trainer says that Alex is very cute when he gives you eye contact after a command, then looks you up and down as if searching for a treat and nodding saying… it’s time now to give me that treat!  

Happy Boy!

It’s been a week of leaps and bounds for Alex! He has finally started to sit on command. Good boy Alex. His trainer introduced him to stairs and jump/off this week and he thinks “jump” is his favorite .

Alex gets so excited when it’s training time because he loves getting kibble or treats for doing a good job. He has been doing so well with everything, from brushing his teeth, trimming his nails to all of his commands. He is a big happy boy that loves to be around everyone. His trainer is proud of Alex and how well he has progressed.

Toys?!

Alex’s inmate trainer says that they’ve had such a fun week!  Alex has figured out what toys are for and is having a blast!  He also got to run around in the yard with his toys which seemed to make him very happy.  

They’ve started working on sit to see how he does with it.   As usual he’s doing well with all of his other commands.  They have been focusing on distance and duration as well as fine tuning everything.   

He has become intrigued with doors. It’s like they are magic.  They open and someone appears or disappears!  His inmate trainer says it’s very funny to watch is amazement of this magic trick.  

Learning New Things

Well, it’s been another great week for Alex.  He’s getting excited about training and learning new things.  He’s made great progress with all of his commands.  His inmate trainer says that once Alex has everything down pat they’ll start working on sit, down, and jump.  

Alex walks around the training room displaying the perfect puppy dog face, requesting loves and attention from everyone around him.  Needless to say, it works.  

He’s not too sure about toys just yet, but his inmate trainer says he’ll be working to show Alex how much fun those squeaky things are! 

Favorite Command..."Bed"

Alex is making progress and learns quickly!  He’s doing great with leash walking.  He’s not too sure about all the stopping business as he has exploring to do.  His inmate trainer says not to worry. Alex is learning that listening earns him a yummy reward and time to explore.  

So far his best command follow through is with bed.  He loves to lay around enjoying the day.  They’ve also been working on kennel, wait, release, heel, let’s go, hurry, stay and here.  He loves to lay on his back with his feet up in the air.  He also loves to use his cute puppy face for attention and treats.  

Cute Puppy Dog Face!

Alex has arrived for training!  His inmate trainer says that it’s the first week and Alex is already showing some excitement and eagerness to learn.  Like most greyhounds he has a stubborn side, but a few training treats and his inmate trainer thinks he’ll find a way around that stubborn streak.  He’s already picking up on things quickly.  Alex is very curious and wants to explore everything.  Sometimes this can cause a distraction with his training, but as soon as he finds his treat focus that’ll change! 

His inmate trainer says that Alex has a great puppy dog face. When you look at him it’s hard not to give in.  He’s looking forward to the training days to come with Alex!