After what the Puppy Coordinator called five weeks of fun, Echo must start boot camp. Either he shapes up or he "gets booted out of the program".
Echo, like the other puppies, behaves well out in public. It will be important to keep exposing him to different situations to increase his confidence and help him deal with new situations in the future. However, it is critical that his general behavior improves. The big yellow dog is not a pet and must be held to a higher standard.
Today we have instituted new rules and procedures for our new dog: (1) Echo will be fed with other dogs, not in his crate. (2) No growling, biting, or aggression. (3) He will not be allowed in the kitchen when we are preparing meals. (4) Play times will be limited. (5) No licking or jumping. (6) No eating off the floor, wait for command to eat. (7) No whining or crying, except to potty. (8) He will not go to the park for fun or exercise.
If I missed any, please let me know. The list of rules is more for our benefit than his. We need to refocus on the job at hand, and it must be viewed as a job.
By the way, Echo is readjusting to life back "home". We fed him with Buddy and Echo growled when approached which earned an immediate correction. He's not sure why he has to stay out of the kitchen, but begrudgingly complies. He is very good about waiting for the "OK" before eating out of my hand. Trimming his nails only bothered him a little bit.
The journey continues ...
1 comment:
It's a process... keep up the good work.
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