Sophie’s Family

Success! I was in the backyard with Sophie last evening when a man came along walking his mini Goldendoodle on the other side of the back fence. Sophie walked along the fence and sniffed the other dog. When the man pulled his dog away from the fence, Sophie loped a circle in the yard and came to check in with me. If I hadn’t heard the man talking to his dog, I never would have known they were there. A few moments later, a bike rode by near the back fence. Sophie started to trot along the fence tracking it. The rider noticed and shouted “hi!” Sophie gave a few barks. I looked up and said “Sophie, don’t bark” and she stopped. No frenzy. If this continues, it was $1200 well spent to send her to day training. This morning she sat quietly and waited for her treat from my cleaner when she arrived, instead of barking and jumping! If anyone is ever on the fence about spending the money to day train a reactive dog, I’d be happy to share our experience. We may really be ready for Life Skills!