A Perfect Gentleman

This week the folks at Second Chance Greyhounds came down to see how all the dogs are doing in their training and to get some new pictures. It is also the Second Chance Greyhound's birthday! This week marked eight years that they have been going strong and they took pictures of the dogs with party hats and a banner in the yard. You'll see Rascal with his gold party hat on!

His inmate trainer had him go through most of his commands and he did so well - his trainer is so excited for you to see the pictures of him doing "sit." He's such a big dog and he throws one paw up when he sits, like he wants to shake hands (or paws). It's one of his cute little quirks that he does in order to stay balanced, but it's got the added bonus of being adorable.

Something else you will love about Rascal: when the light hits his eyes a certain way, they actually look green! 

After Rascal does his commands in the training room, his trainer lets him play afterwards. His favorite toy is a rubber ball that he likes to chase. Rascal doesn't have play aggression and is really good at "give." When you get a toy from him, as him to "give" and he'll let go and look right at you. You can also give him a treat to help him realize it's a good thing to give his toy up when asked. Sometimes he'll even bring the toy to you and rop it at your feet and then look up at you. Basically, this boy knows a treat is waiting. Anything for a treat!

As far as bones, he has several that he likes. He likes the "Y" bone the best but after a few days he'll enjoy playing with another one. Rascal also likes squeaky toys and to lie on his bed with them and chew on them. His inmate trainer said he is so proud of him and knows you will be, too!