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This week has been very productive with our friend Danny Boy! He's been working on all of his basic commands except for jump, which he'll start learning next week. 

Danny is doing really well with all the basics. His heel command has greatly improved since Week 2 and he's getting into the proper position while in heel, so his front shoulder is lined up with his trainer's legs and Danny is facing forward. He is also improving on the down command. Down is an awkward position for greyhounds, and Danny normally downs with his back legs turned to the side. But his trainer is shaping his posture so he'll do it in a sphinx position. How regal! And Danny has performed some sphinx downs without his trainer having to shape them, so hooray! He's one smart boy.

His trainer says he is really enjoying getting to know this handsome guy. He is such a friendly, happy and laid-back greyhound. He enjoys just lying around in the training room with a couple other greyhounds. He also enjoys a quick playtime followed by a nice rest on a soft bed (who doesn't?). Check back next week for more updates in Danny Boy's World!