Moose Day #6
July 16th, 2010
Today was Moose’s 6th day here for the Boot Camp program. He is doing pretty well. He is understanding the treadmill great, he’s getting along well with my dogs, doing great with potty training (not like that was an issue with him, like it was with his sister Zoe), and overall is learning quickly. He is definitely acting a little shy towards me and my husband. When I am working with him, he keeps his distance the majority of the time. If I take him off leash at all, he runs to my car and lays down next to it, because he wants to get in it. With my husband he just shy’s away from him and avoids him when he calls him. I know Moose’s father very well, and how Moose is acting is a lot like his father. Harley (Moose’s dad) is a very mellow and sweet guy, but he can be a little shy (not so much towards people or dogs, mostly towards new situations, noises, etc). Moose definitely got a lot of Harley’s characteristics. That doesn’t mean he can’t build confidence and get better, it’s just going to take some time.
Today I took Moose with me to Petsmart, so that I could do a bit of human socialization with him. He did great! He was curious about everyone and every dog there, was very polite, and listened very well when I gave him commands. I liked seeing this confident side of him, that I don’t normally see when we’re at home. I am hoping he will get better around me and my husband the more we use treats with him.
The video of him below is one my husband took yesterday of me working with him. As you will see, he follows well, and obeys very well, but he isn’t into the training. I am going to start working with treat rewards with him to build some interest in working with me, and also to help boost his self esteem.
Moose practicing the "place" command
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