Progress

Russell is really responding well to the leash during walking and potty breaks, staying on my left side and walking WITH me! He continues to exhibit some anxiety as it relates to the squirrels that are EVERYWHERE when we are walking.

This week Russell and his inmate trainer have been working on the “stay” command while out on the big yard. This consists of the inmate trainer dropping Russell’s leash and attempting to get Russell to stay in place verbally reiterating “stay” and then using his name to get him to come to his inmate trainer. This will eventually evolve to the “stay” and “here” command without using his name.

Training is definitely a work in progress which has really just begun. Many more weeks to go!

With daily training sessions, Russell will eventually know all his commands. He’ll be ready to become an outstanding part of his forever family.

Welcome Russell!

Russell’s first week has been full of adjustments but he is doing remarkably well, his inmate trainer states. Initially his personality has been strong and distinctive!

He’s always smiling, especially when you pet him on top of his head. That’s one of his favorite things! He also loves to sniff you all over! His inmate trainer suspects that’s his way of getting to know you!

Russell enjoyed his inaugural bath upon his arrival, standing perfectly still with no resistance at all. He seemed to really like it!

His inmate trainer is looking forward to working with him through the weeks to come and teaching Russell all his commands!