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monty1Monty – Maltese/Yorkie (Morkie)
4 months

Challenges

Small puppy who needed to learn the basics – puppy boot camp!

Achievements

Gaining confidence (fast!) at puppy socials, waiting at the door, using the bells to ask to go outside

Trophy moment

“Asks” for things politely by sitting!


hershakieransachin15mos-7Coco – Chocolate lab
1 year old

Challenges

Big puppy who needed some basic training

Achievements

Loose-leash walking, basic manners (sit, stay, wait), recall at the park

Trophy moment

7-minute stay!

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Izzi – Golden retrieverliz-iz-xmas-time-065
3 years old

Challenges

Fear of getting into cars, basics refresher

Achievements

Loose-leash walking, tightened up the basics

Trophy moment

Izzi happily got into the car…

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Cookie – Boxer
3 years old
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Challenges

Barks and lunges when she sees other dogs on walks

Achievements

Walks much more calmly on leash, and enjoys playing “look at that” when on leash.

Trophy moment

No barking when approached by another dog…

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Lance – Poodle
9 years old

Challenge

House training, does not tolerate handling/being picked up, nips at hands

Achievements

House training issues resolved quickly, good basic manners, allows and even enjoys petting and handling.

Trophy moment

Allowed his person to lift him up and handle him during bathing.

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Brooklyn – Boxer

Challenge

Jumping on visitors

Achievements

Brushed up on basics and even added a retrieve!

Trophy moment

Polite greeting when visitors enter – even if visitors are jumping up and down!

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Jiblet – Australian cattle dog
2 years old

Challenge

Just moved to a new apartment and having trouble getting used to the new potty spot on the deck (holds it all day)

Achievement

Jib became comfortable with the potty spot after 2 weeks of practicing exercises

Trophy moment

Mom and dad came home to find that Jib has used the potty spot!


coreyinleavesCorey – Golden retriever
8 weeks – 2 years

Challenge

Puppy who needed excellent manners, composure, and confidence for wheelchair work

Achievements

After 20 months of training, Corey was ready to help a disabled veteran.

Trophy moment

“Paying” at checkouts by taking a credit card and presenting it to the clerk.

Favorite behavior

Tie between removing socks from people’s feet and removing clothes from the dryer.


pollygrassPollyanna – Yellow lab
2 years old

Challenges

Advanced service dog training

Achievements

Bringing the cordless phone when it rings

Trophy moment

Turning on and off lights with her nose

Favorite behavior

Pulling open drawers

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