Maddie: The Gold Standard

Since Maddie is a superstar and knows all of her stuff, her swap week trainer decided to take their foot off the gas and crank up "Vacation" by the Go-Go's and rock out with our paws out. Don't get me wrong, school is still in session, but with the finish line now in sight, Maddie is taking it easy. Remember though, here at the second chance Greyhound Center for Higher Learning we are always learning something. This past week it was all about sharing toys. In the beginning, toys were these scary squeaky things that were to be avoided at all costs. Over time though Maddie has learned that toys are a source of entertainment, not only for her, but for her human also. It never gets old watching her throw them in the air and going crazy with them. With that being said, her trainer thought it would be important for her to learn to give them up with minimal fuss. At first, learning "give" was an epic fail, but it didn't take her long to learn that it is okay to share. Especially when her trainer throws the toy for her after she gives it up. Maddie's fierce determination to have fun in life every chance she gets has been a real inspiration for all of the trainers. She will never be forgotten by anyone who has had the joy of playing with her and teaching her. Maddie is the gold standard for unconditional love that all dogs from here on out will have to measure up against!