One Smart Cookie

This week was Hope’s first time trying stairs, and she did really well! Going up them was no problem, but coming down she wanted to pause about halfway and then jump to the bottom. It is okay, though - she will get better at this and more comfortable the more she does it.

Her favorite command is “bed” - if she sees an empty day bed out in the dorm and she walks past it with her trainer, she wants to go lie down on it immediately!

One morning this week, she laid down on the bed and stayed there for an hour - a few people came up wanting to pet her. She was deep in relaxation mode.

Her trainer has been getting her to “sit” for her food while he puts it in the kennel and then releases her to go in and eat. He has to switch it up, because now she’ll sit before the command is even given! It doesn’t take her long to figure out how to make the food happen. She is eager to please and LOVES treats of all kinds.

Hope also got to work on “jump” this week and took to it like a champ! Jumping in the back of an SUV, truck or van is not going to be a problem for her. She’s a smart girl! Well, this is all for now - check back next week, because this gorgeous smarty pants has many more adventures down the road. Take care!