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- Came in with a fractured leg but he doesn’t let that dampen his spirits
- He is a happy-go-lucky boy, looking for a safe spot to continue recovery
- Super sweet + treat motivated
- Typical puppy energy + continue to practive basic obedience training and consistency
- Loves toys, belly rubs + snuggling on the sofa
- Sillest boy who jumped right inside the toy bin and had the time of his life
- Happiest by your side, staying close and following you around
- Learning `sit` and `lay down` which he does very well when there are no distractions and is getting better during outings.
Tommy gets anxious/over excited in new environments but does very, very well with the command `chill` in a soothing voice. Does experience seperation anxiety but settles in after 10-20 minutes depending on the day.I found that guiding him to `chill` over the camera`s microphone helps this a lot.
He is alert and can be reactive when responding to noises and people he sees/hears around my apartment building. His reactivity can range from: stiff body/low growl/lunging/barking. This is especially when first going outside(much better with this the further we get from the door), at drive-thru workers, or when other dogs start growling at introduction. He does well during outings. He has made great friends with a few neighbors. There have been postitive interactions with other dogs as well where he enjoys running around and taking turns playing chase. Tommy will benefit from continuing to work with a trainer regarding his reactivity. Though he has experienced dog parks, it is not the best idea for him. We went to PetSmart yesterday for socialization and after the initial overexcitement, he settled into the environment and was just super curious/interested in everything around him!
He has improved from his leash biting tendancy by working on no mouth use and learning to play in appropriate ways.
He is very treat motivated, which is helping the training!
