Taking Retirement Seriously

Since Belle knows all of her commands really well this week training has been focused on her performance without treats as a reward.  She has been doing really well with praise rewards and her inmate trainer makes sure she gets her favorite treats after the training session is complete; Beef Lung Tips.  They also worked on stair training this week and she is catching on nicely.  She takes the steps slowly but as her confidence builds so will her speed.  Her inmate trainer says that she listens very well and does great with the recall command.  He hasn’t seen any signs of aggression over anything and she is very comfortable around the other dogs.  

Belle has been taking retirement seriously enjoying her downtime lounging around on her doggie bed.  She hasn’t shown any interest in toys yet.  She seems a little uncomfortable on the shiny floors but marches on.  Her inmate trainer is really enjoying his time with this sweet girl.