Dixie is a great dog! She knows her commands very well and she is just so lovable. Her trainer went through the commands with her to prepare for graduation and she responded so well. She gets along with other dogs and she is so healthy. She loves to run in the big yard with the other pups. She really seems to enjoy herself. Thanks for giving her a second chance, and Dixie's trainer wishes the best for you and Dixie when she joins your forever home!
This week Dixie spent some time with an alternate inmate training team for Swap Week. During this time the inmates see how dogs do away from their primary trainer and work on any difficult commands. Dixie did a fabulous job! Her alternate inmate trainer says that her command skills reflect how well her primary training team has taught her everything.
Her alternate inmate trainer says that he had a great time working with her this week. He says that she’s very sweet and loving. When you pet her she rolls over to get her belly rubbed. She’ll go to sleep in a few minutes, but if you stop she’ll bump her nose under your hand signaling for the attentions to resume. He believes that Dixie is going to make a great addition to some lucky family.
It’s been a week of steady progress for Dixie! Her inmate trainer has been working with her to strengthen the distance and duration for each of her commands. He says that it’s been a pleasure to work with Dixie. He loves it when she looks up at him with her adorable overbite.
These days, Dixie has settled in, so there are not too many sounds that pique her curiosity. This has allowed for improvement in her focus and leash walking.
Dixie absolutely loves the Jollyball they play with in the training room!
Dixie’s inmate trainer says that Dixie is a sweet girl! She enjoys affection and isn’t shy. This week they worked on reinforcing all her commands. She knows most all of her commands with verbal and hand signal cues! She gets along well with other dogs and likes to plays with toys. He says that she is a quiet girl who enjoys a good run in the big yard.
Her inmate trainer says that Dixie is sure to brighten her new forever home!
Dixie continues to do great with training. She’s catching on to thigs easily. Her inmate trainer says that she can get distracted by movements and sounds, so keeping her focused can be a bit of a challenge at times. Her inmate trainer says that she’s easy to work with and a very sweet loving girl. She’s a joy to have around and he’s looking forward to seeing what she learns next!
Dixie officially loves to play with or without toys. She loves to let her hair down and run in the big yard.
She still has a tendency to be picky about her food. She’ll invoke a hunger strike every once in a while, but it usually only lasts for one meal. By the next feeding she’s right back to normal and wolfing down whatever is given to her. She’s a doll and has proven to be a consistent, efficient learner.
Dixie’s first month has flown by! Her inmate trainer says they have been taking things a little slower than usual lately. Dixie continues to impress with her ability to grasp the commands.
Dixie was given the opportunity to run in the big yard and play with toys this week. She definitely proved herself to an energetic happy girl in the yard. Her inmate trainer says it was a sight to see. He thinks she’s hiding a little fireball under all that fur. He says that most of the time she’s very reserved and curious. She’s addicted to toys. When playing with them in the backyard they have to make her come in and rest because she wants to play forever! During play session she was very cooperative with the humans.
Her inmate trainer says that Dixie has made training easy and entertaining.
Hi y’all! Dixie here! So, I’ve still be working my way through this training gig. Truly, I just wish the inmate trainer man would give me treats because I’m cute and not because he’s trying to learn new words like, sit, here, and down… but I’ll entertain his request as I see fit.
So, we’ve been working on what he calls “leash walking”. I call it walking with him following and holding on… he’s kinda nosey going everywhere I go, but I don’t really mind. So there’s this system in place where my inmate trainer uses the words he’s learning (see above) and I get yummy treats. To say that I’m going to exploit this when I get him figured out is an understatement. Y’all just sit back and watch.
So… this week I was introduced to stairs… say what?! Yep, steps… like they want me to go up and down them. WHY may I ask? (and I did ask but received no reasonable answer) We’re gonna have to do a bit more talking about this one. Someone bring me a steak and I’ll think about it.
I love all things new. I must smell them and see them. At times my nose must touch them. I’m sure you understand… if not I encourage you to experience it for yourselves… or maybe hold onto that leash thing and I’ll show you.
While working with my inmate trainer I’ve realized he gets the wrong impression from time to time. Example: he brings me food that is below par and expects me to eat it. I politely tell him no, but he keeps asking me if I’m sick… uh, no I need quality meals in crystal dishes… how does he not know that? So anyway, he brings me yummy treats that are acceptable I eat those. Now he’s calling me a bit of a diva. I know, I know, I plan to work on him. Give him time he’ll adjust.
I’ll see y’all later!
Hi again! Last week, Dixie's trainer was anxious to let you know about how she's adapting and forgot to mention her most prominent attribute. Dixie has a very noticeable overbite (you can't miss it) and it makes her look like she is always smiling any time you look at her. It is an insanely adorable sight! She catches a lot of flak for it, but she's a sweetheart and takes it all in stride.
As far as training, Dixie is progressing along just fine. She's definitely a curious hound; she's easily drawn to the slightest movements and sounds. She has proven to be a decent learner and is very easy to work with. Dixie has been a bit of a lazy pooch here early on, but her trainer sees spurts of high-energy excitement that leads her trainer to believe she'll be a bottle rocket when she's up and running! They haven't cleared the necessary rest period after surgery when they can run, but her trainer thinks she'll be a fast hound when she’s able to open up.
Is this thing on? Can they hear me? What? Oh, I have to type what I want to say… Oh… well, okay.
HI my name is Dixie and I’ve arrived at this new place for something called re-tired-ment. The floors are shiny here, but I don’t mind them. My inmate trainer says that I’m a tiny little thing. I’m not too crazy about the food here. I mean, I thought re-tired-ment would mean that I’d get steak and potatoes.
So there seems to be some sort of system here where my inmate trainer says these words, then gives me treats if I do something. I think training him is going to be fun!
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