Bowie the Hero

Week 2 has arrived and Bowie is right where he should be (and he's ahead in some ways). He walks by your side on and off the leash, he doesn't pull or get ahead of you, and he's already learned "leave it."

Bowie's trainer decided to take things slower with Bowie that he has with previous dogs, being careful not to push him too far and lose trust. But Bowie, as it turns out, is already full of surprises and is adapting to his new environment very well.

He's also found that he really likes being petted and that a good scratch can be intoxicating. He is learning to relax whether it's on the dog bed, on the leash, or in the kennel. His big, beautiful eyes, his feature that truly struck his trainer upon first meeting - the way his eyes immediately connected and seemingly bore through his own eyes (Bowie makes LOTS of positive eye contact!). He has softened, and his eyes contain a flicker of excitement and healthy curiosity. He no longer whines in the kennel when the cover is on for long periods of time. In fact, his trainer lifted the cover and caught him in lounge mode lying on his back!

He's also starting to show his sense of humor. In all of this Bowie does with increasing gusto, day by day. He's incredibly sweet, good-natured, and affectionate.

His trainer believes that Bowie is very brave. He has adapted to his new environment and accepted the changes that it entails. Bowie is training for his forever home: your home. Give Bowie the second chance that he's working so hard for - he deserves it.