Anything for a Treat

Merry Christmas from our boy Rascal! Rascal got himself a Kong with peanut butter and dog treats stuffed inside - a true Greyhound favorite. Needless to say, he loved his present and it kept him entertained for quite a while in his kennel. 

Rascal is doing a lot better now that he is feeling better. Nothing serious, just a little tummy trouble, but he is over it and right back to being his normal self.

He's gotten better at "sit" and "down." His inmate trainer has him do one or the other each time before he goes back in his kennel and at meal time. "Stay" is still a work in progress. He's starting to issue the command at short distances and then a little bit farther. It will take time, but Rascal will get it - no doubt! Rascal is learning quickly and treat-motivated. He loves all treats! He's not a picky eater and will do anything for a treat. 

"Jump" is coming up soon. Rascal's inmate trainer wanted to start with commands that would be easy and less stressful. That way he can build his confidence before tackling the more challenging commands. 

Something to consider for when you welcome Rascal into your home is getting one of the black treat bags we put on our side while training. It can help once Rascal is with you and especially when he does something good and you want him to continue doing it. Plus, any time you can get Rascal to come to you with a "here, Rascal!" you can give him a treat for responding to the command and his name. 

Well, it looks like Rascal is being a Certified Good Boy again and it's time for another treat! See you next week!