6/23/13

Gary Martin is very happy and is doing well. It's been very hot and he's been letting his handlers know he doesn't like walks in the heat by pulling to get into the cool again! He's a very smart hound and does all his commands, as well as some cute tricks. Some he's a little slower on, but he follows through. This boy is very calm and sweet, and once he's bonded with you, he will love you completely and unconditionally. He learns to trust people easily and adapts to different environments easily as well. He's a proud and confident hound who has not exhibited any kind of aggression at all. He loves his handlers and has bonded well. He'll also run up to the ladies in the dorm for affection and does his commands for them. With strangers, he will back away from a hug, but this affectionate boy loves being hugged once he knows you. Gary does fine with grooming and especially loves his ears being cleaned, leaning in because it feels good. He's less interested in having his teeth cleaned: he'll let you do it, but his head moves from side to side! This sweet boy enjoys playing with the other greyhounds and socializes great with them. He's a pleasure to train and is responsive to commands and quick corrections when needed.